Anyone on here from Tennessee?

My pre-op appointment was long, with chest x-ray, labs, ekg, and meeting with nurse practitioner. It all seemed routine. I did get a bit of a lecture from NP b/c I had gained 16 pounds since my original consultation 6 months prior.

My pre-op appointment was long, with chest x-ray, labs, ekg, and meeting with nurse practitioner. It all seemed routine. I did get a bit of a lecture from NP b/c I had gained 16 pounds since my original consultation 6 months prior.

Thank you for your response I guess I will get ready for my lecture then because I've gained 10 (was 15 but I worked really hard these last 2 weeks to lose 5 of it). I didn't realize I was going to be doing a chest X-ray or ekg, I thought all I would be doing is seeing the surgeon and doing labs. How long will I be there? What questions should I ask?

Pre-op tomorrow! What can I expect? Any questions you wished you had asked that you didn't? I'm not even sure what to ask...

Mine lasted about 2 hours. Did labs, EKG, told me everything that was going to happened. I was supposed to talk with the anesthesiologist but he was running behind and I didn't want to wait. I asked if they did a leak check but my doctor doesn't unless he felt there was reason for it. The one thing I would suggest packing was Chapstick for the hospital. I forgot that and really wish I would have had some. Good luck!!!

Pre-op tomorrow! What can I expect? Any questions you wished you had asked that you didn't? I'm not even sure what to ask...

Mine lasted about 2 hours. Did labs, EKG, told me everything that was going to happened. I was supposed to talk with the anesthesiologist but he was running behind and I didn't want to wait. I asked if they did a leak check but my doctor doesn't unless he felt there was reason for it. The one thing I would suggest packing was Chapstick for the hospital. I forgot that and really wish I would have had some. Good luck!!!

Thank you meganmom! Everything went GREAT today!! I love my surgeon, he has the best bed side manner ever and despite the 10 pound weight gain, he told me to enjoy my Christmas and he would see me on the 28th. Going today has just made me even more excited about this life style choice I chose! All I did today as far as tests go was labs. He said he would do a leak test, get a sample of my liver (if its fatty or abnormal) and put a scope down my throat to check it but all that will be done while I'm under anesthesia. How are you doing?

Pre-op tomorrow! What can I expect? Any questions you wished you had asked that you didn't? I'm not even sure what to ask...

Mine lasted about 2 hours. Did labs, EKG, told me everything that was going to happened. I was supposed to talk with the anesthesiologist but he was running behind and I didn't want to wait. I asked if they did a leak check but my doctor doesn't unless he felt there was reason for it. The one thing I would suggest packing was Chapstick for the hospital. I forgot that and really wish I would have had some. Good luck!!!

Thank you meganmom! Everything went GREAT today!! I love my surgeon, he has the best bed side manner ever and despite the 10 pound weight gain, he told me to enjoy my Christmas and he would see me on the 28th. Going today has just made me even more excited about this life style choice I chose! All I did today as far as tests go was labs. He said he would do a leak test, get a sample of my liver (if its fatty or abnormal) and put a scope down my throat to check it but all that will be done while I'm under anesthesia. How are you doing?

I am so glad it well! Sorry I didn't realize it was today. I was thinking it was tomorrow! Haha

I am doing pretty good. I am sleepy a lot and sore at the big incision and have some bruising. I don't have much gas so that's good. Just trying to get my Protein and Water in.

2 days post-op and I'm feeling really blah! Protein shakes are disgusting. I got all my protein in today, but the sweet taste is very gross. I have been very tired today. Also, had some serious diarrhea this evening. I really like the protein Soups. I am def not as excited today as I was yesterday. the 15 minute timer is taxing. I never really had any pain and never any nausea. Just down today. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

2 days post-op and I'm feeling really blah! protein shakes are disgusting. I got all my protein in today, but the sweet taste is very gross. I have been very tired today. Also, had some serious diarrhea this evening. I really like the protein soups. I am def not as excited today as I was yesterday. the 15 minute timer is taxing. I never really had any pain and never any nausea. Just down today. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

What kind of protein shakes are you drinking and did you like them before? I ordered a starter sample of unjury and a whole container of the chicken soup for my liquid phase only to find out today that my taste buds may change . They spoke about fatigueness today at pre-op and what you are feeling is normal. Hang in there!!

I liked the shakes before surgery just fine! It's the sweet flavor that my taste buds are now not fond of. It's really weird. Popsicles don't even taste the same to me. I'm going to add decaf coffee to my shake in morning and give that a try. I am def a fan of the soups.

@@destiny_77 did you have your surgery how are you doing?

Edited January 3, 201610 yr by meganmom

I liked the shakes before surgery just fine! It's the sweet flavor that my taste buds are now not fond of. It's really weird. Popsicles don't even taste the same to me. I'm going to add decaf coffee to my shake in morning and give that a try. I am def a fan of the soups.

How are you doing??

@@destiny_77 did you have your surgery how are you doing?

Yes, I had my surgery on the 28th. The first couple of days was horrendous but now all is well just some soreness and itchiness around my incisions but I'm coping well and feeling positive . Thank you for asking. Hope all is well with you!

I had sx on the 15th and I am going great! After one week, I was doing pretty much anything I wanted. I have been going to gym for one week now and walking and doing elliptical. I feel great! I think I've lost 15 pounds since sx. Go see the nut on Tuesday. Back to work this week, too. Still struggling with all the fluids.

I'm from Lexington, TN and just completed 6 mth diet now waiting on approval once my doctor submits my paperwork. Dr. George Woodman is the surgeon. Has anyone been to him? Also, when I called to see if the Dr office received the paperwork I faxed them. I was told to allow 10 days for it to get in my chart and call back so I'm wondering how long it will be before they submit to my insurance if it is going to take 10 days just to file some papers in my chart at their office. I hope I'm choosing a good surgeon.

For anyone that had surgery with Dr. Westmoreland... What did your pre op diet consist of and how long were you on it? Thanks!

So excited!!!!