Susan 2.0

Other (very recent) Heider patients I know of here on VST are: CLTgirl Jennyannk73 my time

Thanks for sharing!!!!

Retakk - don't let the number of nights in the hospital worry you. If you're that concerned, there is a Hilton Garden Inn right by Lake Norman Hospital where you could stay an extra couple of nights. Even better is that at the hotel you won't be woken up every couple of hours to be checked on. :-)

Yes! I was sleeved on Oct 15th & doing GREAT!!! I don't weigh myself so I can't tell you those stats, but I have lost many inches & already at least one pants size down. Staff is fantastic. I was self-pay at Lake Norman &, this being my first surgery & first hospital stay, I couldn't have asked for better treatment. Everyone is very responsive via email & so helpful. Let me know if you have specific questions. I'd say "good luck" but you won't need it with Dr Heider as your surgeon!!!

Dr Ryan Heider @ Lake Norman Regional Hospital in Mooresville, NC: $13,500 includes 2 weeks Optifast pre-op diet, 2 hour workshop, 2 upper GIs, anesthesia, surgeon fee, 1 night hospital stay, 1 year of monthly follow-up doctor & nut visits.

What does the dde21 stand for?

Tell dad that asking about pounds lost isn't encouraging. He should ask how you're feeling, if you ate enough Protein today, or if you got your walking done.

Yay for DrH patients!! Don't you love him & his staff?? Glad you're doing well. I'm 4 weeks out (tomorrow) & feel great. I'm still eating a little too fast but, other than that, no complications or problems!! Congrats & welcome to the other side!!!

Stopped by Panera Bread for a takeout of their yummy chicken Soup broth & the guy behind the prep counter flirted with me so I flirted back. As I'm walking away I hear a female, practically yelling, say: "I knew it had to be a BIG girl" & then laugh. Why do females have to be so mean to each other?

Progresso's Tomato Basil is fabulous.

Sounds like you've hit the famous 3-4 week stall. No worries. You'll start losing again.

Love Celebrate grape & pineapple-strawberry. Tart Cherry was too tart. Love Calcet Calcium chews: lemon is refreshing, chocolate is like a thick brownie or fudge. Optisource flavor is ok, just don't want to have to take 4 every day. Hated Opurity. Initial taste was OK, but nasty by the time I finished chewing.

I think just for the first year?

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Thanks so much!!!

Opurity were gnarly, I agree! I use Celebrate Chewables: grape in the morning & pineapple-strawberry at night. Very yummy. The good flavor lasts the whole time you're chewing. Also eat the Calcet calcium chews: chocolate fudge in the morning & lemon at night.

Not all doctors do. Mine only staples.