I understand that specifications vary from one patient to the next, however, each doctor has their own standard preferences as far as pre-op diet details, post-op diet details, how much time is recommended off work and how much hospital time should be anticipated if there are no complications?

I do, of course, have an appointment with her already so I'm sure I'll obtain this information in due time, however, I'm a little anxious and I'd like a little idea of what's ahead. Any insight anyone could provide would be very much appreciated. Thanks guys.

Jess

I understand that specifications vary from one patient to the next, however, each doctor has their own standard preferences as far as pre-op diet details, post-op diet details, how much time is recommended off work and how much hospital time should be anticipated if there are no complications?

I do, of course, have an appointment with her already so I'm sure I'll obtain this information in due time, however, I'm a little anxious and I'd like a little idea of what's ahead. Any insight anyone could provide would be very much appreciated. Thanks guys.

Jess

Hi Jess:

I only just saw this post this morning. I am a patient of Dr. Schrope and I had my surgery at Valley on December 11. I could not be happier with Dr. Schrope or Valley. I did a bunch of research prior to surgery and watched some video on You Tube to try and get a sense of the doctor prior to my initial seminar. I was immediately comfortable with Dr. Schrope. Her personality as well as professionalism only bolstered my feeling of comfort prior to surgery. The staff was another bonus for me. Very, very helpful, patient and knowledgeable for my particular case. It always seemed we were all on the same page and again, that was a comfort.

I know some people were "assigned" a surgeon after the seminar, but I went into the seminar wanting Dr. Schrope.

Meredith, the nutritionist is also a great resource. I feel they prepared me prior to surgery for what to expect, I never felt overwhelmed and have been feeling and doing very well since my surgery. I actually go for a followup on Wednesday afternoon 3/20,

Valley hospital was also a great experience, Every aspect of my stay was as pleasant as I could have imagined. All surgical patients are given private rooms, which was very nice and enabled me to get some rest while I was there. I stayed one night and was home by late afternoon the next day.

I had surgery on Tuesday and was back in my office on Monday. My job is pretty easy physically, and I felt my energy level was fine for the office. Everyone is different, I bounced back pretty quickly and haven't had a bad day at all.

Please feel free to ask me any speficic questions you have and I would be happy to share my experience.

Hi Jess:

I only just saw this post this morning. I am a patient of Dr. Schrope and I had my surgery at Valley on December 11. I could not be happier with Dr. Schrope or Valley. I did a bunch of research prior to surgery and watched some video on You Tube to try and get a sense of the doctor prior to my initial seminar. I was immediately comfortable with Dr. Schrope. Her personality as well as professionalism only bolstered my feeling of comfort prior to surgery. The staff was another bonus for me. Very' date=' very helpful, patient and knowledgeable for my particular case. It always seemed we were all on the same page and again, that was a comfort.

I know some people were "assigned" a surgeon after the seminar, but I went into the seminar wanting Dr. Schrope.

Meredith, the nutritionist is also a great resource. I feel they prepared me prior to surgery for what to expect, I never felt overwhelmed and have been feeling and doing very well since my surgery. I actually go for a followup on Wednesday afternoon 3/20,

Valley hospital was also a great experience, Every aspect of my stay was as pleasant as I could have imagined. All surgical patients are given private rooms, which was very nice and enabled me to get some rest while I was there. I stayed one night and was home by late afternoon the next day.

I had surgery on Tuesday and was back in my office on Monday. My job is pretty easy physically, and I felt my energy level was fine for the office. Everyone is different, I bounced back pretty quickly and haven't had a bad day at all.

Please feel free to ask me any speficic questions you have and I would be happy to share my experience.[/quote']

I actually have my initial consult on that same day. Thank u for posting your experience as I did find it helpful. I'm meeting with the nutritionist on Thursday and I'm sure I'll get all the details from her but, of course, I'm a bit anxious so thank u for allowing me to pick your brain. Lol.

Pre-op diet?

Post-op diet? (How long in each phase?)

I had an appointment with her but cancelled. She came highly recommended by my regular doctor who was the head of his department at Columbia Pres in NY, she also works out of there. Everyone is different but it does make a difference you know someone else that have used that surgeon. Good Luck.

P.S. I was rejected by the insurance company thats why I ended up with a different surgeon.....

I had an appointment with her but cancelled. She came highly recommended by my regular doctor who was the head of his department at Columbia Pres in NY' date=' she also works out of there. Everyone is different but it does make a difference you know someone else that have used that surgeon. Good Luck.

P.S. I was rejected by the insurance company thats why I ended up with a different surgeon.....[/quote']

Thanks.

I actually have my initial consult on that same day. Thank u for posting your experience as I did find it helpful. I'm meeting with the nutritionist on Thursday and I'm sure I'll get all the details from her but, of course, I'm a bit anxious so thank u for allowing me to pick your brain. Lol.

Pre-op diet?

Post-op diet? (How long in each phase?)

Best of luck to you today! I'm heading there in about an hour.

My pre-op was 3 weeks and consisted of 2-3 Protein shakes a day and one low fat/low carb meal.

Post op, went in stages, I left the hospital on full liquids - Protein Shakes, cream Soups, sugar free pudding, fat free yogurt and was on that for 2 weeks until my first follow up. Then moved on to pureed foods for 2 weeks, soft foods for 2 weeks then cleared for all.

Best of luck to you today! I'm heading there in about an hour.

My pre-op was 3 weeks and consisted of 2-3 Protein shakes a day and one low fat/low carb meal.

Post op' date=' went in stages, I left the hospital on full liquids - protein shakes, cream soups, sugar free pudding, fat free yogurt and was on that for 2 weeks until my first follow up. Then moved on to pureed foods for 2 weeks, soft foods for 2 weeks then cleared for all.[/quote']

Thanks! Omg. I'm so nervous. My appt. Is at 5:30. That post op diet sounds muuuuuch better than some of the things I've read on here. Lol.

Thanks! Omg. I'm so nervous. My appt. Is at 5:30. That post op diet sounds muuuuuch better than some of the things I've read on here. Lol.

I must have left as you got there! I agree, my pre-op was a piece of cake compared to some. Some days lunch was my "meal" Sometimes dinner. It flew by. Hope it went well!!

I must have left as you got there! I agree' date=' my pre-op was a piece of cake compared to some. Some days lunch was my "meal" Sometimes dinner. It flew by. Hope it went well!![/quote']

I met with Meredith yesterday. Supernice. She was so informative. I'm relieved that even the post-op diet looks better than some of the things I've read on here. lol. When was ur surgery? How's ur progress?

I met with Meredith yesterday. Supernice. She was so informative. I'm relieved that even the post-op diet looks better than some of the things I've read on here. lol. When was ur surgery? How's ur progress?

All is going well. I'm down 52# since surgery on December 12, 2012, and feeling great!

All is going well. I'm down 52# since surgery on December 12' date=' 2012, and feeling great![/quote']

Wow. Sleeved around the holidays. That musta been tough but you're doing great. Congrats on ur loss.