I'm going in on Monday, June 30

I decided to stay here in Fairbanks and go with Dr. John Mayer. I just didn't want to deal with traveling while I'm recovering or having a problem. I feel confident with Mayer. He seems to be into details and has a nice manner. Not so sure about FMH, but have had good experiences so far. Just learned how to post here. Winterpen

Hi! So, are you having your surgery on June 30?  I lived in Fairbanks for 15 years and am living in Soldotna now.  FMH is probably OK.  There are a lot of good doctors in Fairbanks.  For such and out of the way place, go figure. Just wanted to say Hi!  and good luck! CCEE

Thanks for saying hi. I was born and raised here so I thought Fairbanks is the center of the map! Anyway, I'm confident things will be fine and I'll go straight home which is a plus. Did you have the surgery? d

Best of luck to you!!! i am headed for lap band with Dr.Searles in August

GOOD LUCK!!!! Post an update when you feel up to it!! -Jamie

I hope everything went well!!  Let us know how you are!! Kari

I had the surgery and I'm more than happy with Dr. Mayer. FMH was a little bumpy. The nursing staff weren't used to dealing with a bariatric patient, but you know, looking back, they tried. I would say it was a good stay. the first day was rough, but I think from the morphine and them not letting me have anything to drink. The doctor wanted to make sure I wasn't going to leak. I didn't. I was off the narcotic by the third day and take tylenol when I need it. I have had much pain. I'm weak I had the foamies and a dump episode one day. But I'm doing really well. The unexpected thing for me was feeling flat emotionally. I just didn't care about anything other than getting well. I asked myself if it was worth it and would I do it again. At that point I didn't know if I wanted to do anything again. I think I need some small craft projects or some puzzles to keep me occupied. But I love watching the scale move. 11 lbs. since June 30. This includes 10 lbs I've been fight for months. They crept in and I couldn't make the stay away. Obesityhelp.com sure has helped. This is a great resource. Thanks to everyone!

  Hi! I am new to the board and  I too had surgery on Monday June30. I live in Fairbanks but was sent to Anchorage for my Lap Band surgery. I had Dr. Searle and he was better than I expected. Not really friendly at my pre-op appts but great after surgery! I had my first post-op appt today and head back to Fairbanks tomorrow morning. Thankfully, I'm feeling quite good and looking forward to lots of losing to come. This first week I lost 11 lbs!  I would love to get to know some others going thru this too!  There's always comfort in numbers!

Glad to hear you are home now and doing well!

I'm driving in for a fill in August, I love Doc Searles!!  I'm right in the middle of this and would also like to meet some more people in the same boat!  We should do  Decaf Skinny sugar free lattes no whip (lol!!) at Starbucks one day!! Kari