Calling all Dr Roller patients

Hi :)
I am scheduled for a gastric bypass in June. I would love to hear from some of Dr Roller's patients since he is my doc...like, what are you doing for pre op diets?

thanks
Michelle

Hi Michelle,  I bet you're excited.  They will give you a booklet that will detail all you do pre-op.  It's basically high protein, low fat, low sugar diet to help shrink your liver before surgery to make it easier to manipulate things during surgery.  I think it was for like two weeks prior to surgery.  He doesn't have you do the liquid diet and all that stuff before surgery.  You do clear liquids the day prior to surgery and npo the night before and that's about it.  They will have you start taking your calcium supplements prior to surgery too.  Dr. Roller and his staff are wonderful and you will be in very good hands.  He is really bright and talented and very personally involved with all of his patients.  When my gallbladder went bad recently, I had to practically fight my way out of a local hospital so that I could have him take care of me.  He and his office handled it all for me and were wonderful.  If you have any other questions you can go to his web site too and his staff will answer any questions you ask.

Thank you for your response :) I was looking at your pics and you look beautiful and healthy !
You have eased my mind ~ thank you
MIchelle

HI MICHELLE,

MY NAME IS KAREN AND I JUST LEFT THE HOSPITAL YESTERDAY AFTER A RNY ON MONDAY WITH DR. ROLLER.  PRE OP DIEAT IS FINE AS SYBIL SAYS, BUT DON'T FORGET EXERCISE AND DEEP BREATHING.  THOSE WERE MY 2 AREAS WHERE I COULD HAVE USED MORE TIME AND SUPPORT.  LET ME HEAR FROM YOU SOON..............AND GOOD LUCK!

KAREN

I am taking the Calcium citrate lozenges from Bariatric Advantage. I am eating high protein 100 grams a day and no sugar. I left my book at home and we are on vacation in California. I called friday to see if they could send me another book. Please explain the deep breathing for me. How soon can i fly after the operation?
Michelle