Hello everyone,

I live in Hartford and am having surgery at Hartford Hospital on Jan. 10th. Any words of wisdom for a newbie?

Hi! just waiting for ins. approval everything else is done. I am hoping for approv. by March. That was my original goal anyway.

It's funny I have been bothering my husband about getting a password for our insurance web site for days now. I finally set it up and went on line. I searched for bariatric surgery requirements for a full half hour. So finally I just googled the info and was able to get it in 2 minutes. Murphy's Law!!

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Hello

I was wondering. I drink lots of seltzer water and know the carbination is a problem. Will there be a point at which carbonated beverages can be consumed or do you have to x it off the diet forever.

I have been told it needs to be gone forever.

:mad: Yes, sad but true no more carbonation. It creates extra gas in the stoma and can cause the pouch to stretch. You can make it flat and then drink it , but whats the poinit with no bubbles. Its not bad, i got over my diet pepsi addiction very quickly before being banded.

good luck, you can do it!

I could use some reccomendations for a Dr in the Hartford area.

anyone have someone they really liked?

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum here. I live in Glastonbury and am scheduled to have my surgery on 2/16 with Dr. Tishler. My process to get approved took about 3.5 months.

I'm on the famous liquid diet now. Doing fine. Hope everyone keeps in touch.

Hi-

Had my surgery with Dr. T last November and everything has gone really well. I haven't lost as much weight as I wanted to but I'll keep plugging on. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask and good luck with your surgery.

donamarie

I found out this week that my surgery will be on 4/2 with Dr. Richi in WTBY. I am excited but very nervous at the same time. Any words if wisdom??

Having my surgery on 2/11/08 by Dr. Nadzam at St. Raphael's.

Tina

Hello Beachcomber,

I had my surgery done by Dr Nadzam on 3/14/07 the procedure went very well I was more than ready to leave the hospital after 24 hours, definitely follow the pre surgery diet it will make things go much smoother. You must be getting very excited and alot of mixed emotions. Speaking for myself it was the right decision I have lost 65 lbs since last year and am coming up on my anniversary and hope to lose another 10 by then, 15 would be terrific. Just saw your posting and saw Dr Nadzam name (great doctor) feel free to ask me any questions. Lots of luck

Hello everyone,

I live in Hartford and am having surgery at Hartford Hospital on Jan. 10th. Any words of wisdom for a newbie?

:smile:

I live in East Hartford and I had my done on Jan 8. How did it go for you? How did the liquid diet go?

Mattie86,

Thanks for your reassurance. I just returned from the pre-op seminar with Chris and Diana. I believe that was my last requirement before surgery. I had the endoscopy last Friday. Dr. Nadzam was great...really reassuring.

I start the 1000 calorie diet on Monday. Do you have any suggestions?

Tina

Hello Everyone

I'm waiting for the surgery date. I've finished with my testing and waiting for Dr. T's office (Alba) to send the information into the insurance company. I'm hoping for a February or March date....I feel like I'm going to weight 50lbs more if I don't get it soon. Don't know why I can't stop eating...good luck to everyone!!!

sharon

I would highly recommend Dr. Tischler He has a new person in with him ow as his business has increased. As a registered nurse I have tracked him for a while. I wored i the community as a nurse for two years and he was the only physician whose patients I did NOT follow in the community. Which means he doesn't have complications. He is very detailed in evaluating patients for appropriateness for surgery. I am waiting for a date for surgery as my paperwork has just been submitted to insurance company. I have BCBS and was told that they are behind about a mont :yuke:( so good luck to everyone!!!

sharon;)