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So I am just curious what happened at your first post op visits? Did your surgeon examine your incisions? Did they talk about your diet? Or was it just a quick- how are you doing blah blah...

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I got weighed, they did vitals, discussed the meds I am taking and Vitamins. Ask about problems with eating. we did not really discuss nutrition. They took out my staples and told me to come back in two weeks for a fill. Pretty short and sweet.

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Mine was really fast. He looked at my incisions and asked how I felt. I said my port area was still sore, so he didn't do a fill. I think it took all of 5 minutes. So far my doctor hasn't said anything about my diet, but then I have been losing weight.

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Mine was yesterday....felt quick...almost had to make him look at the incisions...LOL! we talked briefly about when to call for a fill...bam! Done. Kinda disappointing....frankly, its almost like "you're done, no need to talk" with the program coordinator as well. I'm not a high maintenance patient, but do have some questions that I feel kinda dumb calling about, more from the feeling that I'm interrupting than anything. Started to notice the change when I got within a week of the surg. No contact at all from the program coordinator post-op at all. Oops, sorry to vent...hope yours is a productive visit.

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Mine was short and sweet. They took my vitals, the surgeon looked at my incision, asked how I was feeling and if there were any problems, and that was it.

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They sound s bit deflating, and that's a shame. Mine was the opposite.

My first visit was 6 weeks post-op. He was really excited about my weight loss, and called me skinny. Was also thrilled that I no longer need meds for my BP or reflux (had hiatus hernia repair too). He checked my wounds, and gave me a fill of 3.5 ml (4ml put in in surgery). He wanted to know if I liked the dietitian and her advice. He sat and dictated his report to my 2 referring doctors so that I could hear what was said. And gave me the opportunity to ask any questions without feeling rushed.

From now on I see another doctor for regular fills, the next one coming up next week. I'm told he's really nice too, so I hope so. He's also available 24hrs/day, 7 days/week for any urgent problems, so it will be worth getting to know him.

Hope your next visit is more positive.

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It was the one office visit when I didn't see the doctor. The nurse removed stitches, checked my incision, and answered any questions I had. That's it :smile:

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I had an impromptu visit yesterday. I'm a week post-op today and I was still having severe shoulder pain - now attributed to the large hernia repair.

I had called because I was barely getting any releif from the pain and any form of exercise that made me breathe harder than normal caused immense pain - so they set me up for an upper GI and told me to bring the films with me to the office when I was finished.

He showed me the films, explained the hernia repair more, looked at my incisions and asked if I had any problems. He was really caring and reassuring and said that I needed to be more patient and let my body heal.

He even obliged and gave me a hug. I think I lucked out and picked one of the best surgeons that I could have. The office is also still very helpful and never seems too busy to help me with any issue - be it a back-to-work note or a receipt for my FSA.

I'm sorry that others have not had positive experiences, but take heart - there are good surgeons out there.

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I saw the nurse first to be weighed and vitals taken. They asked how I was doing and went over my medication list (same every visit).

When I saw the doctor he checked my incisions, asked how I was doing, told me I may not lose much before my next visit, could maintain, or possibly even gain a bit, but just to follow the food plan and hang in there until my first fill. Told me not to buy a lot of new clothes as my size would keep changing quickly. He also helped me find my port. I had been feeling right under my incision when laying down, it is actually about 1-2 inches above my incision and was felt the best when standing.

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My appointment was uneventful. The nurse weighed me and went over medications. The surgeon didn't even look at my incisions. I should have asked him to. As a matter of fact a suture was hanging out that later caused a slight infection. Anyway- other than that, I am very happy with my surgeon and the care I am getting.

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hat was pretty much mine too. The assistant weighed me and he came in, looked at the stitches, told me it looked good and he was done.

I asked a couple of questions, how much Protein should I get (40) how much Calcium (1000) and how long eating only 2 oz (until I lose all my weight) and that was it.

Mary

Mine was short and sweet. They took my vitals, the surgeon looked at my incision, asked how I was feeling and if there were any problems, and that was it.

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