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Does anyone see Dr Hololver? What was your experience like?

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If you go to the top of this page, click on the "Patiens" tab. Click on surgeons and find Hololver. Click on search patients again. There are quite a few but not many recent patients so not many follow the forum.

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I had the lap band with Holiver end of July. Fabulous Dr. Really excellent staff

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This information is very helpful. I'm just starting the process. I have my first appointment with Dr. Holiver in two weeks

I am so ready to start this weight loss journey. I have done my research for the last 6 months and now I am ready.

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Does anyone see Dr Hololver? What was your experience like?

I saw Dr Angstadts he did my lap band surgery, his in the the same group as Dr Hololver. It's a great group of doctors. I don't regret it.

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Do you mind if I ask you some questions since I'm having my surgery at the same place. After the surgery was you in much pain

How long did you have to stay in the hospital. When my surgery happens I'm going to take a week vacation time off. I'm hoping I can return to work after that.

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I was in pain, but you have a morphine drip attached to you so you could control your pain. I stayed in the hospital for a day. The nurses and aid get you up every 4 hours to walk. Because develop a lot of gas and that pain is horrible. Good luck and keep me posted.

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FutureMrs.Bee. I'm just following up to see how your surgery went and how you feeling. At first I was leaning towards Lapband but have decided on the sleeve. My Primary Doctor said it would be better for me. Tomorrow is my first appointment with Dr. Holiver. I'm looking forward to finally starting. I had to wait a month for an appointment then he cancelled because of an emergency. So I had to wait another Month. So tomorrow is the first day of the journey.

So tell me about the surgery. We're you in a lot of pain after.

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My surgery went well. I am six days post op.

I cannot say that I was in a lot of pain. But, major discomfort and gas pains. While at the hospital they will give you a morphine pump to control the pain. They also sent me home with A prescription for liquid Tylenol codeine. I filled the prescription but never used the medication. What I did use was the gas x strips, that's a lifesaver.

Right now my major struggle is to drink enough Water. I feel a little weak and tired, hoping this will change soon.

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Thanks for your response. Do you mind if I ask how long was you in the hospital. I noticed some people say 1 day and some people say 2 days. I have my first appointment today with the surgeon. I have been writing down all my questions I have for him

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I was in the hospital for one night. I was very happy to leave. You really don't get to sleep at the hospital. They wake you up every two hours to walk and check your vitals.

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I was in the hospital for one night. I was very happy to leave. You really don't get to sleep at the hospital. They wake you up every two hours to walk and check your vitals.

Which hospital was your surgery at? I'm also doing my surgery through this group Dr. Garber, and not sure what hospital I want to choose.

Thanks!

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