Thought I would start a thread for the august sleevers going to Dr. A. I hope that we can all share our experiences.

Hey jenn' date=' it's 101.2, I dunno what's going on, I'm worried sick![/quote']

That is high but try not to worry so much so you don't wear yourself down. Did u call Dr. A on his personal number or you tweet him? What about Susan? Is she able to help any?

I know you are prob worried bout a leak but you have no pains right? From what I've read most people have excruciating pains. So let's hope it's something simple. Infection maybe? Anything less serious than a leak. Head high. Soon you will find out.

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dooter55' date='

You look like you are doing great on your prep "diet". I keep gaining. I have gained about 30 lbs. in the last two years, after going through menopause at 41! I am trying to do a modified pre-op diet prior to my required one, but I keep gaining. HELP! What is your secret? Any advice would be great.[/quote']

I started at 245 in august 2011 and did a couple rounds of hcg. I got down to 197 and am now back up to 220. Not so great. That is why I've decided to get the sleeve. I'm sick of always gaining it back. I keep gaining now that it's scheduled. I am working on getting it under control. Still have 25 days until surgery.

That is high but try not to worry so much so you don't wear yourself down. Did u call Dr. A on his personal number or you tweet him? What about Susan? Is she able to help any?

I know you are prob worried bout a leak but you have no pains right? From what I've read most people have excruciating pains. So let's hope it's something simple. Infection maybe? Anything less serious than a leak. Head high. Soon you will find out.

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Dr. A told me to take liquid Tylenol last night and so I did. I know I don't have a leak, no pain or anything, just a mild fever. I'm able to take down fluids and I can walk around. I asked him if I should go to the ER and waiting on his response. I'll let u know what he says.

Dr. A told me to take liquid Tylenol last night and so I did. I know I don't have a leak, no pain or anything, just a mild fever. I'm able to take down fluids and I can walk around. I asked him if I should go to the ER and waiting on his response. I'll let u know what he says.

you still have the fever this morning? I am so sorry I fell asleep last night. I hope you didn't try to get ahold of me.

It's ok, I fell asleep too. Took all those meds, lol. Yeah I still have a fever ;/. I think I caught it from my nephew who I just found out has an ear infection and a fever, my sis who is visiting from out of town took him to the ER this morning and found out. I knew it was something rare.

Susie,

Hope that you are doing better tonight! Do you still have a fever?

Susie' date='

Hope that you are doing better tonight! Do you still have a fever?[/quote']

Not really, it's 97.9 but my throat is killing me, it hurts to swallow ;(. Thanks for asking !

Do you ever get strept throat? If you do, you might get a test done at your clinic. You will need antibiotics to get over it. Hopefully it is not that. I hate it that you are sick so soon after surgery! Please take care and get better quickly.

Do you ever get strept throat? If you do' date=' you might get a test done at your clinic. You will need antibiotics to get over it. Hopefully it is not that. I hate it that you are sick so soon after surgery! Please take care and get better quickly.[/quote']

I got it a few years ago and it was horrible! If I still feel bad tomorrow I'm going to go to the Clinic by my house and see what's going on.

So I woke up in pain guys, ugh, why me?? Earlier appointment was for Thursday morning and I'm sipping on hot tea right, the only thing I can take down without pain. I'm supposed to work today but I dunno of I can. I can't keep calling in and can't get a docs note until Thursday, I think I'll just go in, show them I'm sick, then leave, atleast I'll make an effort, ;/. You all have a good day! Keep up the great job all of u on ur preops. God bless.

Stomach pain or throat pain?

You go to the clinic today if you can get there. Sounds like strept is a possibility. My son gets it so bad. Please take care and try to rest as much as possible!

Stomach pain or throat pain?

You go to the clinic today if you can get there. Sounds like strept is a possibility. My son gets it so bad. Please take care and try to rest as much as possible!

Thanks Joyce, I will get it checked, earliest day would be Thursday. I'll let u know how it goes

I have been kind of freaking out about my medical insurance covering any complications from this surgery. I've looked on their website. It doesn't say anything about not covering elective surgery and complication coverage. I am praying that everything will be smooth sailing but IF something goes wrong, a long-term stay in the hospital (out-of-pocket) would be financially devastating. Does anybody know if this is typically covered or not?

I have been kind of freaking out about my medical insurance covering any complications from this surgery. I've looked on their website. It doesn't say anything about not covering elective surgery and complication coverage. I am praying that everything will be smooth sailing but IF something goes wrong' date=' a long-term stay in the hospital (out-of-pocket) would be financially devastating. Does anybody know if this is typically covered or not?[/quote']

I'm not sure because I can't get insurance due to my type one diabetes and I'm considered high risk, but I know if anything goes wrong Dr. Alvarez will take care of it

I'm not sure because I can't get insurance due to my type one diabetes and I'm considered high risk, but I know if anything goes wrong Dr. Alvarez will take care of it

I completely agree. I had asked Susan about follow-up blood work with Dr. Alvarez cause I do not have any insurance and even the yearly blood works are outrageously expensive. She said I was always welcome to come back for follow-ups, and also stated that if anything was wrong that Dr. A would do his best to fix it. That is an awesome feeling.