I have not been sleeved yet, but wanted to see if there is anyone from Oregon.

I'm doing great! How about u? I deciding if I should have tuna fish with pickles n ritz crackers. What do u think?

Yum I love that combo

I'm so happy you are both here. Any surprises? I seem to be sailing along in the pre-op side

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Oh, and how was Good Sam? What's the check-in all about?

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Hello everyone. Surgery 4/24 and doing great. Nice to see others from our neck of the woods. No regrets and no real complications.

Waiting for first visit w Dr. Emma Patterson in Portland! Just had apt. W pcp, who was totally supportive! Can't wait to find out the protocols and get a date set!!

I was sleeved by her on June 13th..

She was great!!!

Tonae

It took me three days ...good luck!

Tonae

So awsome!! Congrats on ur sleeve and Thx. For post! I'm starting pre-op labs tomorrow! Yeah! Was it painful?

I was sleeved by her on June 13th..

She was great!!!

Tonae

Did you have your surgery at Good Sam? If so, what was your experience?

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

It waz awesome!!! The night staff rocks! Pain free day 2

Tonae

That is so great to hear!! How long were u on pre op diet?

What is the leak test? And when is it done?

Tonae

The leak test is an upper GI barium swallow test which is swallowing some nasty stuff that shows up on live xray so they can see it go thru ur stomach and make sure it doesn't leak thru the staple line. It's usually done one day after surgery (if u spend the night) or if u are having problems post op and they think u may have developed a problem with ur staples allowing stuff to leak out ur stomach.

Some doctors use a dye for the same purpose during the procedure and skip the leak test. Did Patterson have u do one?