I'm near the st Louis area just have some questions on your surgeon hospital etc.

Hello everyone I'm joining all the groups i can right now. My surgery is coming up 11/30/12 and just looking for like minded peps! I live just outside St Louis in Union MO.

I'm excited and nervous Dr. minkin is my doctor and I have heard he is very good.

Aligayle i haven't heard from you in a while how did the surgery go and what did you think of Minkin?

PLEASE Keep in touch I'm sure i will be asking questions soon. Luckily I only have a 3 day pre-op diet but I'm getting nervous about post-op pain.

Anyway still super excited and want to hear how you all are doing.

Hey Kate!

I am doing wonderfully WELL! I am down 36 lbs as of today, and I have never throw up. Not to say I haven't been nauseus (sp) but thats mostly when I overeat....which I have learned to not do, but it still catches me off guard occasionally especially when something is really delicious...lol.

That preop diet is only 3 days but its no joke. Drink your protein shakes, follow the instructions , be a good girl. My liver was still large during surgery, even though I followed it to the letter. If you ever want to chat, let me know....