Janice T

Going home. Dr prescribed omeprazole ' date=' tylenol liquid and sulfate something to keep the stomach staples lubricated or something like that[/quote']

Hope your pharmacy ad chewable omepraxole, mine sent capsules and it was nasty.

First day post op and I can not tolerate ice chips....are these things making anyone else nauseous?

They made me nauseous the day I got home. I did fine on them in the hospital when allowed to finally have them.

Wahoo surgery is moved up to tomorrow!

Checked into the hospital in Dallas so I can have my stress test tomorrow and my pre op seminar done. Got a call from the heart cent that they are not able to find my orders lol....will call at 8 in the am.....this is a fixable thing. I am scheduled for the 27th but something tells me ill be able to have it done either Thursday or Friday. Hope so!

Dr. Davidson and staff are wonderful! I'm more nervous about the stress test Wednesday than the actual surgery. I've had 2 friends use Dr. Davidson so I'm secure in his skills.

Im on the 27 im so excited yay

I'm the 27th at Forest Park in Dallas, getting nervous.

I'm on the 27th at Forest Park in Dallas. Dr Davidson.

Yes mam transformation is very close. Getting nervous here.

Welcome both of you.. I'm on the 27th as well.. Where are you both getting yours done at?

Forest Park, having stress test on Wednesday them per op conference....should be a fun day!

Hi just joined the group... I'm on for August 27th! Transformation here I come.

I'm on the 27th at Forest Park in Dallas. Dr Davidson.

What Protein Shakes are you all using? I'm 4 weeks out today and figure I had better get busy and make some decisions.

August 27th is my set date! Kind of nervous

Having worked in several medical settings I can see both sides. I am also waiting for a call from the coordinator. I will call again Monday. It could be your coordinators hands are tied, ie., operating on her bosses orders to not schedule until she has a hard copy of the approval. I can't tell you how many times my patients gave me incorrect information.

Well, now were not sure if the date but know its August 2nd or 9th. My doctor told me to get off my depression medicine and use another if possible. I have done so and have lost 11 pounds very quickly. I'm somewhat stunned .

What insurance are you looking at? I knew this was possible but had no Idea where to start! You can message me the info if you'd like...thanks!

Yes what insurance are you looking at. I'm self pay in Texas.

I thought I was August 1 but it will be either 8/1 or 8/9. A bit disappointed but I will persevere, it's only a week.

Tentatively August 1st in Dallas.

Mine took 10 days which included the 4th July holiday.

I am scheduled for August 1, pending passing my stress test. I was 269 at surgeons office. He told me to lose 10 lbs get a stress test and he would schedule me. This morning the total weight loss is 9 lbs so I'm getting there. My stomach already has butterflies. My husband and two friends I've told are very, very supportive. Thinking the stress test is scaring me more than anything.

After talking to my surgeons office I can have a stress test on the 29th of this month, preop seminar on Wednesday and have surgery on Thursday.....sounds like a plan for me.

I was blessed in only having to get a stress test and lose 10 pounds. My stress test is July 29th. If I pass the stress test I can schedule pre op and surgery.

My husband knows of course. I've told my son, daughter in law and other son. The other 4 don't need to know and if I find out someone has talked ill be uber upset.

Where is everybody having their surgery?

I went to Dr. Merriman for a preop consultation. I liked the doctor ok but he did not have much bedside manner. He was very knowledgeable though. However I did not feel his Staff was very cordial. And I wanted to look around just to be for sure. I ended up going with Dr. James Davidson in Dallas but i wont have surgery until december. So far the experience has been so much better when I call I don't feel like a burden I don't feel Like I'm rushed. They really want to help. I don't have anything bad to say about that Merriman but I did feel very rushed and I did feel he was annoyed with my numerous questions. I live in the middle so it's the same distance either way. Also as I researched I could not find much info about Dr. Merriman there was nothing negative but there just wasn't much and in the sleeves he has only done in the hundreds as opposed to the other doctors who have done in the thousands those were my reasons for choosing Dr. James Davidson I wish you the best of luck in whatever choice you make

I will be using Dr. Davidson, we live almost 200 miles away but he's done over 1000 sleeves and I liked his staff as well.

Did you ever find a surgeon?

we dont eat any artifical sweeteners or flavorings or dyes in our home. i am concerned that so much stuff on my first post op diet plan are "sugar free" processed products. i have bought hemp Protein powder... its pretty minimally processed. i plan on making and storing homemade bone broth (chicken and beef). we get milk right from the farmer' date=' and i have found a brand of plain greek yogurt i like. i also plan on juicing cucumber, romaine, apples, pears, etc. anything low sugar.

i think i will be fine but keep worrying.[/quote']

My doc told me juicing was too many calories. Your doc may view it differently. We juice so we hoped it was ok.