raajr1962

Doing GREAT Sunflowergirl! Thank You for asking. Down 25 lbs so far since surgery and scheduled my 1st fill September 13th. Dr Sarker and her team are fantastic. I spent 1 night in hospital and went home. I started eating solid foods in my 2nd week. I already feel the difference in the way I move and people are noticing the difference in my face. When they ask me I tell them what I did and they say Good for you" Makes me feel really good about this decision. I couldn't be more happy.

Good luck with your surgery and enjoy the new journey. Keep us updated.

Ron

Been home for 2-1/2 days now. Surgery went well. already been outside for short walks. A little tenderness in the incision area where port is. Any early advice on what to expect in the coming weeks?

Ron

Well today my wife and I met with Dr Sarker to talk about the surgery. I am so excited right now, it is finally happening and I'm ready to start my new journey of my new life. Surgery is set for Thursday August 5, 2010 , 2 days, but, no time yet. Any last minute advise that I should know prior to surgery and what to expect after surgery.

Thanks Ron

Hello Everyone!

Well, what can I say, Gayle from Dr Sarker's office called me today to let me know BCBS of IL has APPROVED MY SURGERY!!!!!!:scared2:. I'm all excited to get on with my NEW JOURNEY. Surgery is set for August 5th, 2010 (Thursday). I'm sure as the time gets closer the more nervous and scared I'll be.

Please let me be aware of anything I need to know prior to going in.

Thanks, and I will keep everyone informed. Looking forward to hearing back from everyone.

Ron

Well, it's been at least 1-1/2 months since my last post. I have a follow-up with pulmonary/sleep Dr. finally tomorrow. I'm a little upset with her since my doctor contacted her around May 6th and she never called me about what was discussed. I know my doctor tried to talk to her about signing off since I spoke to him about it. But so be it, tomorrow I'm hoping that she finally writes off on the surgery, I've been sleeping with cpap since May 1st every night. I just want this over with so I CAN GET ON WITH MY NEW LIFE.

Well, I just got my results from my sleep test and out of all my dr visits and tests that I have gone through in the last 2-1/2 months I failed the sleep test. They say I have severe sleep apnea and they will not sign off until I use the auto-cpap machine for 1-1/2 to 2 months. I've passed every test with flying colors but this. This is a BIG let down! I don't want to wait another 2 months or more for the surgery. I just this over with. I wanted to be well on the road to recovery for our family vacation the first week of July. Now if I do the cpap I would be cutting surgery close to our vacation. Now I'm thinking about not doing it and try to do this the old fashion way by exercising and eating well. I am very disappointed in myself and upset.

Well, As of Friday 4/23 I will have my last doctor visit (Pulmonary Consultation). I had the sleep test done last week 4/14, what a joke! I didn't get wired and off to bed until around 11:15 or 11:30pm. I had 3 tubes stuck in my nose and I could not move do to wires having no slack. I don't really no how they can get a true ready when 1) it is not your normal sleeping positon, 2) sleeping in a hospital bed, 3) completely wired up and 4) blinking lights from the monitor machines throughout the night. I have all normal test results on all my tests so far, waiting on sleep, pulmonary, and UGI which I know there is no problem there. I'm hoping by the 2nd week in May I am cleared for surgery.

Thanks Marie715. I will update tomorrow when we get back from appointment. I'm sure I'll have many more questions.

Thanks Again, Raajr1962

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting. I have my first consultation appointment Feb 12, 2010 with Dr Sarker. What should I be expecting? I have been in the Loyola Medical System for about 10 years now. I have health issues of Hypertension, border line diabetic, and about 145 lbs overweight. My general practioners have been monitoring my weight for the past 9 years. I see my doctor every 3 months for the past 3 years. What do you guys having the experience think of my situation?

Thanks, Raajr1962