HeatherL

Class action lawsuits are different for consumers versus regular lawsuits. You usually just have to sign up for it and then after a while you get a check in the mail if you won the lawsuit. You are not out any money and don't have to do anything but fill out a form. At least that's my experience.

Class action lawsuits are different for consumers versus regular lawsuits. You usually just have to sign up for it and then after a while you get a check in the mail if you won the lawsuit. You are not out any money and don't have to do anything but fill out a form. At least that's my experience.

I realize this is an old thread but thought I would throw my two cents in for future patients. I did partial self pay with Dr. Nick. He repaired a hiatal hernia along with the sleeve and only billed my insurance for the hernia and I just had to pay the hospital a portion of the self pay part. It only cost me $4k instead of $12k. I have always been super impressed with him and like someone mentioned he is very honest about his complications and will tell you exactly what happened with each patient. I felt very comfortable and confident with him. I am now 6 months out and couldn't be happier.

I am 6 weeks post op today and just finished with weeks 4-6 of soft foods. I never pureed anything. My daily meals have been like this: breakfast- 1 scrambled egg with laughing cow queso/chipotle wedge and 1 tbsp. of ground turkey sausage; lunch - whole foods chicken salad (yummm) just chewed really well, tuna with light mayo, deli turkey wrapped around string cheese and warmed in the microwave; dinner - same as lunch...I've had chipotle a couple of times and just get a bowl without rice and eat on it for a few meals.... I also snack on greek yogurt, cottage cheese. I had ground beef last week with no problems. I think Thanksgiving would be super easy at that stage. Little bit of turkey cut up real well and mashed potatoes. I wish I thought of food differently than before surgery. I think I have an Iron sleeve because nothing has upset my stomach so far (knock on wood).

I used dr Nicholson and loved him and his staff. I was self pay but since I had a hiatal hernia he accepted the payment from insurance for the hernia and didn't charge me extra for the sleeve. I only had to pay the hospital $4k. So I was technically self pay and only paid $4k out of pocket. That hernia saved me $8k and he said that 98% of people have a hiatal hernia. Worth looking into in my opinion.

I used dr Nicholson and loved him and his staff. I was self pay but since I had a hiatal hernia he accepted the payment from insurance for the hernia and didn't charge me extra for the sleeve. I only had to pay the hospital $4k. So I was technically self pay and only paid $4k out of pocket. That hernia saved me $8k and he said that 98% of people have a hiatal hernia. Worth looking into in my opinion.

I used dr Nicholson and loved him and his staff. I was self pay but since I had a hiatal hernia he accepted the payment from insurance for the hernia and didn't charge me extra for the sleeve. I only had to pay the hospital $4k. So I was technically self pay and only paid $4k out of pocket. That hernia saved me $8k and he said that 98% of people have a hiatal hernia. Worth looking into in my opinion.

nope, I couldn't bring myself to advance my food progression sooner than I was supposed to because of the thought that 85% of my stomach was removed and there was a cut & staple line several inches long down the side of a major organ. It was never about "cheating" on any old diet like I had done in the past. This was major surgery, my surgeon had set up specific rules, and he's smarter than me. I also figured that even though I might be able to "handle it", my stomach was likely still numb early on and any stress put on it could cause damage without me knowing it.

I'm 5 days post op! Yay! I ended up having surgery at Victory. I had a great experience except for one of the nurses I didn't care for but luckily I was being discharged so I didn't have her for too long.
How long for that dang left stitch to pop? It's the only thing hurting now.

August 20th, Dr Nicholson in Plano.

I'm aug 20th too. Very nervous and excited!

They used propofol when I had my egd. He was taking it on a regular basis to sleep which is dangerous.

I'm having surgery on the 20th. Very nervous and excited!!! Pre op was hard first few days but it has gotten so much easier!

August 20th, Dr Nicholson in Plano.

Cool! Who is your surgeon? When is your surgery?
I'm having mine at Victory Medical Center in Plano.

August 20th, Dr Nicholson in Plano.

August 20th, Dr Nicholson in Plano.

Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts today! After I got back to my room from recovery this morn I was so nauseated and pain was pretty bad, but once I got some more pain meds and zofran I felt 10x better!! I've walked a lot today and gotten up to go to the bathroom!! It's amazing how much better you feel once that gas starts moving out!!! The worst part is dry mouth!
Good night my fellow sleevers
Kim

I finally got scheduled today! August 19th at surgery center of Richardson which I think is True Results. It just got real very fast. I can't decide if I'm more scared or nervous!!

I'm on my phone too. I think the simple name is good. The other I'm in is private so it doesn't show up on your friends newsfeed which I like.

I'm on my phone too. I think the simple name is good. The other I'm in is private so it doesn't show up on your friends newsfeed which I like.

223lb in before. 174 in after pics

Hello my VST folks. Friday August 2nd is my time to shine!!! Please keep me in your thoughts as I go under! I am doing exceptional as far as my mental state. I am going to get a good nights sleep and I will update you all on my status as soon as I can. Good Luck to all the other August Peeps!

Happy to hear your feeling ok. What is the left stitch that everyone talks about?

Yes, I have heard nothing but wonderful things about him. I really like him so far. His staff has been awesome too. I have heard a few bad things about one of his PA's but that's it. When I had an appointment last week there wasn't anyone else in there besides me and they called me back immediately. I hope it remains that efficient! How do you like Dr. Kuhn?