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Thank you all - I mean it. And you are (all) right, he did his job and not for free :thumbup:, I think maybe I will buy a bottle of wine, any suggestions?

Thank you all - I mean it. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I think I will go with wine, any suggestions?<o:p></o:p>

Just got home from the hospital, haaaaaaa, so much pain, I'm wondering if it is even worth it...<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

He is high maintenance...

I totally agree with the first lin, however, I just had a revision done by him (initial surgery was in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Mexico</st1:place></st1:country-region>...) plus he said that I had hernia and took care of it too. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Believe me, it is hard for me - financially but I feel I kind-a-owe him...<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Am I correct? <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>

First thanks for the quick response. You see, I just had a revision done by him (initial surgery was in Mexico...) plus he said that I had hernia and took care of it too. Believe me, it is hard for me too - financially but I feel I kind-a-owe him... Am I correct?

Well, I think my doc would appreciate something for himself (if you know what I mean) and in addition, I need an idea for the PA that does my fills, anything? I don’t want to give them both the same thing. Normally I would buy a basket of chocolates, but I do want to be alive after my visit… BTW, do you guys buy anything at all? Thx.

Well, I think my doc would appreciate something for himself (if you know what I mean) and in addition, I need an idea for the PA that does my fills, anything? I don’t want to give them both the same thing. Normally I would buy a basket of chocolates, but I do want to be alive after my visit…<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> BTW, do you guys buy anything at all?<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Thx.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>

Thanks guys. Bottle of wine, good, names please?

Does anyone have an idea what a surgeon would enjoy as a gift? I do not want to spend more than $50-$75.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Thanks.<o:p></o:p>

Does anyone have an idea what a surgeon would enjoy as a gift? I do not want to spend more than $50-$75. Thanks.

Now I'm really scared, damage to your stomach? what does that mean? would the doc see this in the esophogram or only at time of surgery? also, if you don’t mind, can you tell me what the sleeve is all about or were to look for info - experience?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Thanks.<o:p></o:p>

<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Nancy</st1:City></st1:place> - thanks for your thoughts and I appreciate you took time to response.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> want2beme - first I would say that it is not easier to hear that someone else is in the same situation. I'm so sorry you have to go thru this <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I’m having my surgery this week, although I gained 7lbs, I keep vomiting so I lost these few pounds, I'm completely unfilled, I cant eat anything solid, so I don’t really know whats better at this point – gain little weight or be able to eat something solid (which I could heve since my initial surgery).<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I found something very interesting, your doctor was Dr. Lopez Corvala as he was mine, do you see a pattern here perhaps?<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Will you have a revision done? my (local) doc said that the problem will NOT be fixed by liquids, so I hope you take care of yourself soon.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Wishing you all the best, and please update me/us.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p>

Can anyone tell me their experience if they had a revision done because of slippage? My surgery is on Friday and I'm really worried.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Thanks.<o:p></o:p>

AThinerDenise:<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> I do not mean to scare you, I just don’t want you to waste money. Here is my story:<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I’m 7 months after surgery and lost some weight, however, it did not come easy to me… I do not remember having one meal and I mean even a cookie, without vomiting right after. I had an esophgram done at a location close to my work (so I did not have to take a day off) which came back ok. However, when I vomited even when my band was at 0cc, my doctor had me take the esophgram at his place (hospital) which detected a slippage. So, if I would have gone to the hospital immediately I would have saved at least 6 weeks of vomiting... please, take care of it.<o:p></o:p> New Life New Times<o:p></o:p> So you see, I have a surgery scheduled within two weeks. Here is my question: what is going on with you? did it fix itself? Should I wait and see if it will fix itself – my doc. Said it will not. Also, is this surgery like a regular LB surgery with five incisions, with the pain, gas, and all the other “good stuff”? if I chose to hold off on the surgery, how long can I live with a slippage before fixing it? How long do I need to be on liquid (before and after)? And, most important, what are the lesson learned that someone can tell me so this will not happen again? I appreciate any input and every advice I can get.<o:p></o:p>