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One more thing, did anyone have a nutritionist/dietician that they liked in the Auburn/Federal Way area? I need one for my pre-op requirements.

I've enjoyed hearing about everyone's recovery so far. I have a consult appt. with Dr. Srikanth at the end of this week. I'm excited and nervous! Based on my insurance, I'll probably be cleared in Oct/Nov to have the surgery. I'd still love to be part of your support group though. I think hearing your experience might help me know what is coming my way.

Ha ha ha! This made me laugh. Glad you're keeping your sense of humor!

I had surgery with Dr. Houseworth on May 23 also! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Deb, can you tell me me about your experience? I'm debating between Dr. Srikanth and Dr. Houseworth. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Camber, great info, thanks! So glad you have had a great experience. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Camber, how was your experience with Dr. Srikanth? I'm still deciding on St. Francis surgeons. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Seastar and camber, so glad you're home. Thank you both for all of the tips. How soon after surgery do you have your first post-op appt? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! How was your nausea? Do they have support groups afterwards? How soon after surgery were you able to go home? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App I came home the night of the 24th. I was done with the nausea by then. It would just kinda be there, I vomited a few Times which was awful but at least it was at the hospital. .no major problems with gas either I was able to burp and have just got used to the fact that I am burpy now. Your self Sent from my KFTBWI using the BariatricPal App I get nauseous so easily, so I'm not looking forward to that part.Did you have to lose 10% of your body weight before surgery? How long did you have to be on liquids pre-op? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! How was your nausea? Do they have support groups afterwards? How soon after surgery were you able to go home? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Anyone else with Dr. Houseworth? Would love to hear more feedback. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Also, who was your surgeon Seastar? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Congrats Camber and Seastar for a successful surgery! Camber, so sorry that the nausea is horrible for you. I hope it passes quickly. Seastar, glad you are feeling not too horrid. When do you get to go home? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Katee, how's your recovery going? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App I'm doing great! Thanks! I feel good and do not have much of an appetite. Drinking my Protein shakes and feeling good!So glad your recovery is going well! What Protein drinks are you drinking? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for the info! I'm going to one of the info sessions next month for both doctors. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Katee, how's your recovery going? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

So excited for you both! I'm still in the early stages, need to decide on a surgeon. (It's between Srikanth and Houseworth). Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

What made you choose Dr. Srikanth as opposed to the other St. Francis doctors. I'm looking at just the sleeve and debating between Dr. Houseworth and Dr. Srikanth . Congrats on your progress! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

He wanted me to lose 25 lbs before surgery and reduce stomach cavity density so I was on a low carb diet that included phases of liquid diet. 10 days before surgery was a clear liquid diet in order to reduce size of the liver. I had the following test before cleared for surgery: EGD, abdominal ultra sound, bone density, full labs, psych eval, GI swallow, and cardiac clearance.Thanks for the details! I found out my insurance will cover 100%! Still have to do 6 months of supervised diet though.Oh man. 10 days of clear liquids before the surgery? How hard was that? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Awesome to hear your insurance will cover! Clear liquids prior to surgery was very difficult for me. I hated it. I'm still on clear liquids plus Protein drinks but it's much easier after surgery!Just curious, do you know if Dr. Srikanth used the robot to perform your surgery or just traditional laparoscopic? I'm trying to decide between Dr. Houseworth (franciscan @ St. Francis) vs Dr. Srikanth. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App He used robotic. Awesome!Hi! I'm in the Tacoma area and I'm going in on 6/22 to have my vsg done by Dr. Srikanth. I'm glad to hear things went well for you! I'm getting nervous now that it's getting close. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Hoping things go well tomorrow! Update us! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I'm only about a week post-op! I was sleeved by Dr. Illan as part of the BariatricPalTeamMX in Tijuana as I had to self-pay. However, I'm super glad. I got amazing care, and I'm feeling good! Tired a bit, but I imagine that's my body adjusting to the lack of 'normal' food I'd usually be eating. Incisions are healing, and I've been good so far with all the broth and drinks I've been able to have. I've heard great things from those who have gone to Mexico for the surgery. Thankfully my insurance covers 100% so I'll be able to do it locally. Wow, one week post-op! Congrats! Any surprises along the way you wish you had known? How'd your pre-op diet go? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Welcome! When were you sleeved? How's it going for you? I'm still deciding on a surgeon. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for posting! I have concerns that losing food as a source of pleasure/entertainment instead of just nourishment will be very hard emotionally. Do you have any advice to prepare for that loss? I'm not yet scheduled for surgery. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Can you tell me about your experience with Dr. Houseworth? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

I'd love to hear how surgery went with Dr. Houseworth at St. Francis. Any updates? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

He wanted me to lose 25 lbs before surgery and reduce stomach cavity density so I was on a low carb diet that included phases of liquid diet. 10 days before surgery was a clear liquid diet in order to reduce size of the liver. I had the following test before cleared for surgery: EGD, abdominal ultra sound, bone density, full labs, psych eval, GI swallow, and cardiac clearance.Thanks for the details! I found out my insurance will cover 100%! Still have to do 6 months of supervised diet though.Oh man. 10 days of clear liquids before the surgery? How hard was that? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Awesome to hear your insurance will cover! Clear liquids prior to surgery was very difficult for me. I hated it. I'm still on clear liquids plus Protein drinks but it's much easier after surgery!Just curious, do you know if Dr. Srikanth used the robot to perform your surgery or just traditional laparoscopic? I'm trying to decide between Dr. Houseworth (franciscan @ St. Francis) vs Dr. Srikanth. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

He wanted me to lose 25 lbs before surgery and reduce stomach cavity density so I was on a low carb diet that included phases of liquid diet. 10 days before surgery was a clear liquid diet in order to reduce size of the liver. I had the following test before cleared for surgery: EGD, abdominal ultra sound, bone density, full labs, psych eval, GI swallow, and cardiac clearance.Thanks for the details! I found out my insurance will cover 100%! Still have to do 6 months of supervised diet though.Oh man. 10 days of Clear liquids before the surgery? How hard was that? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App