Sleeved on 3/23/10 @ St. Elizabeth in Gonzales, LA, by the awesome Dr. Hargroder. Spent the night in the hospital and discharged the next day. YAY!!! Today started the clear liquid diet, got New Whey liquid protein 42g in 3oz @ GNC and mixed 2 vials with some fruit punch-flavored crystal light. Tolerating it pretty well, sipping water in between. Walked 15 mins, need to do it 4 times and try for 2 miles daily, per surgeon's recommendation. Only some discomfort on incision sites but getting better every day!

Congratulations!!! I talked with a doc in OK day before yesterday and he said that your doc and his partner were the best and most experienced in the state, that he was aware of. Sounds like you were in good hands!!! I've actually thought about contacting them myself if nothing happens with insurance with the doc I've chosen in Shreveport. Do you know if your docs down there will fight for you with the insurance companies?

Take care of yourself! It's so great to hear you newly sleeved peeps doing so well right after!! God Bless!

Krystal

Congrats Faithful! The worst part is over : )

Thanks pnw218!

Krystal, I did the insurance certification through Dr. Hargroder's website, I guess they didn't have to fight too much because I qualified by my bmi alone. The website is www.gastricbypasswls.com. Good luck!!!

Faithful, I'm so happy to read that you're home and doing so well! Please keep us updated on how you're feeling.