Anyone from Indiana?

I'm from Westville. Having surgery in Merrillville.

I'm from Westville. Having surgery in Merrillville.

I'm going to Merrillville as well!

Dr. Siatras?

Yes I just sent you a private message

I'm in indiana! I have pre op testing on April 30 and medical history on may 10. Hoping surgery will be early June! I can not wait! I'm using saint vincents in Carmel. Anyone else use them? Wondering what to expect?

Hi cyber mom,

Welcome!! Who's your Dr.?

Dr David Diaz

I'm in indiana! I have pre op testing on April 30 and medical history on may 10. Hoping surgery will be early June! I can not wait! I'm using saint vincents in Carmel. Anyone else use them? Wondering what to expect?

Hi...I'm Roxanne.....I'm going through Carmel too. My last NUT vist is Monday. I'm ready. What does the pre op tests consist of? And what is the medical history on may 10th? Have they said how long your surgery date is from the may 10th visit. The support group lady said the surgeries take 2 or 3 months to get. I don't want to wait that long. I was hoping for early June.

Roxanne, I am not sure what the pre op testing includes I will have to let u know when it's done. May 10th is medical history and physical. I am guessing I will b scheduled in June. Because pre op testing is only valid for 30 days. I still have to attend a support group meeting locally and attend a nutrition program at the hospital. I know the testing includes a nicotine test and an upper GI.

Roxanne' date=' I am not sure what the pre op testing includes I will have to let u know when it's done. May 10th is medical history and physical. I am guessing I will b scheduled in June. Because pre op testing is only valid for 30 days. I still have to attend a support group meeting locally and attend a nutrition program at the hospital. I know the testing includes a nicotine test and an upper GI.[/quote']

An upper GI? Do you have to do a stress test? Do you know where your going to the support group? I've been to a few and find them very informative. Who does the medical history and physical...your regular doctor or the surgeon? this is so much stuff....almost make me wish I was going to Mexico.

Roxanne' date=' I am not sure what the pre op testing includes I will have to let u know when it's done. May 10th is medical history and physical. I am guessing I will b scheduled in June. Because pre op testing is only valid for 30 days. I still have to attend a support group meeting locally and attend a nutrition program at the hospital. I know the testing includes a nicotine test and an upper GI.[/quote']

Also....how did you get to the profile part to add your info. I want to change my name but don't know how.

Upper GI is X-ray of upper stomach and intestines I believe. I don't think I need a stress test I don't have heart issues. Surgeons office does medical history.

U can change ur profile from the main site under your name.

I think u may b stressing a little. Just breath. Whatever it takes to get to the surgery it is worth it in the long run. I'm anxious too. I started all thus in early march. It just takes time.

Upper GI is X-ray of upper stomach and intestines I believe. I don't think I need a stress test I don't have heart issues. Surgeons office does medical history.

U can change ur profile from the main site under your name.

I think u may b stressing a little. Just breath. Whatever it takes to get to the surgery it is worth it in the long run. I'm anxious too. I started all thus in early march. It just takes time.

Yea it does take time. I started in January. I am stressing. I read on the papers from the Carmel center that they did a stress test..and required a mammogram and pap sear.......and now you say the upper GI also....I guess they want to be very sure. So the upper GI isnt a scope? Are you going through insurance?

I guess I will try breathing now...lol

I'm using medicare. No an upper GI is an X-ray. Each patient is different. It's based on how healthy each person is. Ill know more in a few weeks.

I'm using medicare. No an upper GI is an X-ray. Each patient is different. It's based on how healthy each person is. Ill know more in a few weeks.

I think a lot of it is age also. A group was talking about it in support group. I have heard Medicare doesn't require the 3 to 6 month diets like most of the insurance. Have you seen the NUT at Carmel.....I really like mine.