Hi I'm maziemommy-

Anyone else from around here?

Anyone else share the same doc?"Christopher Edwards "

If you are looking for a doc in MO.... I would highly recommend him and his staff!

I would love to hear from any one close to my area.

I have my first appt with Dr. Edwards on Tuesday. Can anyone tell what to expect?

Help! How long did it take for your stomach swelling to go down after surgery! It's been 3 days, and I still can't take more than 2 sips of anything before I get that rock in the middle of my chest feeling. Makes it rather hard to get in all the protein and fluids. :tongue_smilie:

I have my first appt with Dr. Edwards on Tuesday. Can anyone tell what to expect?

Expect a very kind Dr. to have a chat with you about your weight challenges, goals and which procedure you are considering. I know that may be more simplistic an answer than you may have wanted, but the point is, "don't worry". It is mostly a time for YOU to ask the questions. So write them down if you need to or have some in mind that you want answers to. That appointment is a breeze. :thumbup:

Thanks appt went well he is super nice and Mary wow what can you say about her Incredible.....It will be at least august before we can submit for approval for surgery but on my way.....13lbs down in one month hold strong....

Hi, I have my first informational meeting on 5-12-08 for Dr. Edwards. I am so excited. I am an hour away from Springfield, MO. I will be self-pay. What would cause you not to be able to have the surgery? Dianne

Just a quick quick quick note cause im at work... I am having my surgery on May 9th!!! YAY! I started my liquid diet today! It was a little tough but I know I can get through this with no problems. Just wanted to let you all know!! Have a good weekend!:thumbup::thumbup:

By the way.... anyone deal with headaches during the liquid diet? It's my first day and i got a bad one...

Edited April 25, 200818 yr by hollygurl

Hello, all! Went to the Seminar and handed in my papers on the 21st and Mary called the 24th to make me an appointment with Dr. Edwards on May 1st. That was quick. i am so ready and excited. Wishing you all encouragement!

hollygurl and kookie,

Congrats on making it through some of the process so quickly! I remember so well how excited I was before the surgery. Even the pre-op diet was almost fun! (I swear!) You'll be in bandland before you know it!

Kookie, Congrats! I hope all goes as fast for me on the 12th.

Well Today is my second day on the liqiud diet. I have been using the whey Protein mix from Healthy Weight Supermarket, for Breakfast and dinner. For lunch I have been having salads. Subway has AMAZING :grouphug: salads and I REALLY hate salads so they must be good. I feel better allready. I have more energy and im alot more positive. I am soooooooo excited about having the surgery. I can't believe its on May 9th. It is very soon. I know I shouldn't be weighing myself everyday but I got on the scale this morning and I have lost 3 pounds in 1 day. Thats crazy... but awesome!!!! My start weight was at 356. I am now at 353. I have alot to loose but I am going to do it and it is going to change my life!! I am so excited. Everyone starting the process ... hang in there and fight for it. It is sooooooo worth it. I also got my insurance to approve 90% of my surgery! This is life changing and emotional. I feel really lucky to be where I am right now in life!

Love and Peace to you all :biggrin2:

:thumbup:i am so excited. i want to start the liquid diet so that i can speed it up, but thats not how it works. the seminar is very informative. you will learn alot and get questions answered. Mary is very nice. her husband took my papers and said that he was just the husband, i said that is a very important part. i'll let ya know what happens thursday. did you get your packet already? Mary sent me mine and i had all my med records faxed to them, thats what got things rolling i think.

I'm going to meeting at south campbell library... Monday evening 6:30pm.... the 28th.... who else might I see there?

Keep posting those updates..... Kim:)

I'm going to meeting at south campbell library... Monday evening 6:30pm.... the 28th.... who else might I see there?

Keep posting those updates..... Kim:)

I wish I could go, but I work till 8 pm. Say hi to Janet and everyone for me.

Happy Monday!:wink2:

Hello everyone, can u believe this crazy weather, freezing temps. tonight and it the end of April, I now have to cover my tomatoes....Anyway I was wondering if their is a Dr. in Springfield who will take new fill patients? I have an appt in KC on June 2nd but was wondering if their was one closer to me....plus I have to wait 8 weeks post op to get my first fill...What about Dr Edwards? and can u give me his phone #? Thanks Cindy

Hello everyone, can u believe this crazy weather, freezing temps. tonight and it the end of April, I now have to cover my tomatoes....Anyway I was wondering if their is a Dr. in Springfield who will take new fill patients? I have an appt in KC on June 2nd but was wondering if their was one closer to me....plus I have to wait 8 weeks post op to get my first fill...What about Dr Edwards? and can u give me his phone #? Thanks Cindy

Dr Edwards # is (417) 820-3800.