Hi all! Just getting started-still in the pre-appointment stages and just curious to know if anyone else is using Transformations at River Oaks in Flowood, MS? Thanks for your time.

No. I dont think so. My insurance has approved with Dr. Carroll.

Finally got to come home today. I was supossed to be at the hospital at 11 on Monday, but Mary from Transformations called me a little after 8 wanting to know if I could get to the hospital ASAP. She said Dr. Carroll wanted to get started early that day. As soon as I got to the hospital, they were on it. I got dressed quickly and was moved to the holding area within an hour. They gave me some medicine and told me I wouldn't remember much after that, and I don't. I woke up in recovery very nauseated and in a lot of pain. They gave me phenegrin and diladid right away and I started feeling better. The leak test was absolutely horrible. My suggestion is to get pain meds and nausea meds every time you are allowed. Don't wait until it starts to hurt. I had no idea it would be this painful. I hope I will be able to get some sleep tonight with as little pain as possible. The liquid Loracet doesn't seem to ease the pain at all.

Jackie glad u r home. Why did you have to stay 2 days instead of just one? I had my phase 2 tests today. Somehow I think that will be the easiest part of all of this. Hope you are able to get some rest tonight! Take care!

Jackie, did you like Dr. Carroll? I have not actually met him yet. I like all the other staff at transformations.

Jackie glad u r home. Why did you have to stay 2 days instead of just one? I had my phase 2 tests today. Somehow I think that will be the easiest part of all of this. Hope you are able to get some rest tonight! Take care!

I could have gone home Tuesday, but I just wasn't ready. I was too nauseated and in too much pain. I was scared to try and make it on my own with just the liquid Loracet, like I said it does nothing for the pain!

Jackie, did you like Dr. Carroll? I have not actually met him yet. I like all the other staff at transformations.

Yes, he's really nice. He's straight to the point, no playing around!

I haven't posted anything since they postponed my surgery so here's an update.

I weighed in Monday 9/30 and I'm down 21 pounds! So I still have a few more to go before I get a date. I meet with NUT and dr cummins nnp next Wednesday 10/9 to see where I am in this extended process. They still think I can get a date for this year judging by my progress. But I'm not getting my hopes up until papers are signed and money is paid. Fool me once, won't fool me twice. I've come to terms that it may be January. Congrats to those who've had surgery in that last few days.

Amanda

This year just keeps getting better and better for me pffft! The out of pocket expense for state employees will be increasing drastically as of January first. What is currently $2500 will change to a whooping $6350!!!! That doesn't include your dr deposit and hospital fees. There is NO way I'm paying that. So after signing my paperwork for 2014 I immediately scheduled for my surgery consult with dr Vick. Because I am a Umc employee it appears (from the benefit paperwork) I will not have to pay anything but my deductible. My of pocket expenses will be waived also I will get to use my 20% employee discount. My new consult date is November 13th with dr Vick. I will continue seeing Cindy cruise until everything has been transferred to Umc or dr cummins agrees for a December date.

This year just keeps getting better and better for me pffft! The out of pocket expense for state employees will be increasing drastically as of January first. What is currently $2500 will change to a whooping $6350!!!! That doesn't include your dr deposit and hospital fees. There is NO way I'm paying that. So after signing my paperwork for 2014 I immediately scheduled for my surgery consult with dr Vick. Because I am a Umc employee it appears (from the benefit paperwork) I will not have to pay anything but my deductible. My of pocket expenses will be waived also I will get to use my 20% employee discount. My new consult date is November 13th with dr Vick. I will continue seeing Cindy cruise until everything has been transferred to Umc or dr cummins agrees for a December date.

Yes, I got the notice about our out-of-pocket increasing in 2014 too. What a crock of bull !! If it doesn't happen for me November 4th, It's not gonna happen at all. Glad you've found an alternative route and praying that it works out for you!!!!!

Wow! That out of pocket going up so much is ridiculous! I'm glad I got mine done now. I also had to stay in the hospital 2 days and they didn't let me leave until late on Wednesday because I was so nauseated and weak.

I'm upset because I'm not losing weight. I've been the same weight all week long. It seems like most people have weight falling off of them this early in the game.

Wow! That out of pocket going up so much is ridiculous! I'm glad I got mine done now. I also had to stay in the hospital 2 days and they didn't let me leave until late on Wednesday because I was so nauseated and weak.

I'm upset because I'm not losing weight. I've been the same weight all week long. It seems like most people have weight falling off of them this early in the game.

hang in there! you had some Fluid problems so your body is probably just trying to adjust. everybody responds differently and you will get there!! keep on keeping on!

Yes' date=' I got the notice about our out-of-pocket increasing in 2014 too. What a crock of bull !! If it doesn't happen for me November 4th, It's not gonna happen at all. Glad you've found an alternative route and praying that it works out for you!!!!![/quote'] Working for Umc is the only way this will be possible for me as of January 1. Sucks for those who don't have this as a back up. If waiting means ill save 4-5,000 then I'm glad to wait

Hello! I am also a State employee. I had my WLS in South Ms on 9/24. I guess I've been recovering and hadn't gotten the deductible notice. Geez

Dr Avara did my sleeve avid I did really well. The only nausea was after I walked. My problem was the IV machine- I was the first, yes the first, patient in the hospital with their new all-in-one machine so every medical person seemed to come in the room to check it out and discuss. It had four separate alarms that were factory set very loud. The dang thing went off all night long. I got so tired of it that I'd just push the button and when they answered I held it up to the machine. When I needed to us the bathroom they had to disconnect the oxygen and this new machine allows 2 minutes before it resets everything--ain't gonna happen! They didn't have IV poles that could hold the weight of the new machine so pushing it around required a staff member- at first I was agrevated but I got to talk to a lot of nice people who walked with me!

One thing I found cool was my nurse also had the sleeve and she talked to me! I couldn't have prayed for a better caregiver. She understood me and knew what to say.

Yes, he's really nice. He's straight to the point, no playing around!

do you still have a copy of your pre-op diet for Dr. Carroll? I misplaced mine.

Hope you are feeling well.

Yes, he's really nice. He's straight to the point, no playing around!

do you still have a copy of your pre-op diet for Dr. Carroll? I misplaced mine.

Hope you are feeling well.

Hello! I am also a State employee. I had my WLS in South Ms on 9/24. I guess I've been recovering and hadn't gotten the deductible notice. Geez

Dr Avara did my sleeve avid I did really well. The only nausea was after I walked. My problem was the IV machine- I was the first, yes the first, patient in the hospital with their new all-in-one machine so every medical person seemed to come in the room to check it out and discuss. It had four separate alarms that were factory set very loud. The dang thing went off all night long. I got so tired of it that I'd just push the button and when they answered I held it up to the machine. When I needed to us the bathroom they had to disconnect the oxygen and this new machine allows 2 minutes before it resets everything--ain't gonna happen! They didn't have IV poles that could hold the weight of the new machine so pushing it around required a staff member- at first I was agrevated but I got to talk to a lot of nice people who walked with me!

One thing I found cool was my nurse also had the sleeve and she talked to me! I couldn't have prayed for a better caregiver. She understood me and knew what to say.

Thatis wonderful that you had a nurse who could really understand.