LindaGail

Glad you are doing so well. What exactly is sliming, I seen it before on other posts, not sure what it is. They told me I will also go in as a out patient but will spend the night. that way they don't need pre approval from my insurance. Not sure what the point is as my insurance company would give the approval. I hope it's ok if i ask you a couple of questions. Did you know you were going to leave at night before your surgery? How many hours after surgery did you leave? Thank You

I can't thank you enough. Your post is not a rant, it is so informative and aboslutly helps. Alot of the fear is not knowing what to expect, you have certainly helped those of us who have not gone thru it yet. I know I will also not regret this choice. I'm trying to prepare as best I can, I already bought chewable Cenrums (CVS), and gas-x, I don't know what pepcid is but I'll pick some up tomorrow. I hope you are now getting a good nights sleep. Take Care

Thank you so much for all the information. Acually I feel much less stressed today. I called this morning and spoke to Nilsa, she gave me Monica's ext. (thank you all for giving me the names of who to ask for) and Monica was very helpful, she knew my name off the top of her head and said I am all set for Monday. i feltl my stress leave my body and was feeling great the rest of the day. I have the number of the hospital Admitting Department in my papers that they gave me. I don't have anyone to go with me to the hospital, that's fine, I know I'll be in good hands. I'm not nervous at all now, I think the nerves will start this weekend. It really does helps alot knowing what to expect. Thank you so much for all your valuable info. You seem to be doing well so soon after surgery, from what I have read, the sorness and swelling of the stomach gets much better in about a week. Please keep in touch and let us know how you doing and I'll do the know for those after me.

I forgot to mention the voice mail of the person Asia tranferred me to is out this week.

Yes, they gave me that packet. I was also given a yellow paper which is titled "Patient Insructions" which instructs to have my medical clearance sent to them, it was faxed but no one seems to be capable of confirming if it was received, that's why I had it faxed again today. When i called I spoke to Asia, she tranferred me to the person she said handles that, when transfered it was a voice mail of someone who's last name was Mcmillan? Asia just bruched me off to a machine. I'll call Thursday to try to find someone who is willing to check to see if everything is in order. Asia told me someone will call me to give me the time to go to the hosptial ,although I did read that I should call after 6pm for the time. If they had more cometent people working in the office we wouldn't be dealing with these issues.

I don't think I've had any dealings with Nilsa.What does she do? My doctors office faxed the signed approval form after my pre surgery exam as instructed and I'm trying to find out if they recieved it. Nobody knows anything, the person who takes care of this is out this week. I had it faxed again today. My Patient Information form states if not received by 7/29 they will pospone my surgery. All I can do now is hope I get a call letting me know what time to report for surgery. How are you doing on the two week liquid protien diet?

Hi, I am scheduled for surgery August 4th. So far my experience has been fine, although I agree about the nutritionist, she was just going through the motions, gave me the impression she hates her job. Everyone else has been fine. Dr. fielding is wonderful, I've only herd good things about him and the other Drs. . Do you know when I should hear from someone to inform me what time my surgery will be?

My good thoughts and vibes are with you Gigi. I'm one week behind you, I'm scheduled for August 4th at NYU. Let us know how your doing. LindaGail

Yes, I started yesterday, so far not too bad. I may feel differently by the end of the week. LindaGail

I'm also from Brooklyn. How are you feeling? I am going to be banded by Dr. Fielding on August 4th. I have my pre-op exam this Thursday. Anything you think I should know? LindaGail

I start my liquid diet on the 21st and my Pre-op testing is on the 24th. When is your pre-op? They said it takes about two hours. How did the get together go? LindaGail

Hi All, I had my appointment with Dr Feilding today and my surgery date is August 4. I am so excited, also very happy to know of other brooklynites. I hope your get together went well. I hope to join you at your next. LindaGail