I am here for you too.  We all know those horror stories.  I had to realize that I was more scared of dying because of my morbid obesity than dying trying to do something about it.  I also went to Dr Chae and then my brother and then a sister.  I have sent many people to him because I believe in him.  And he is passionate about his work.  I BELIEVE this surgery did save my life! 

Hi everyone: It only took me a few days (And two of those were in the hospital) to get back to normal. 

MY biggest problem was surviving the week from hell better known as THE CLEAR LIQUID DIET.  That is because the good folks at P/SL seemingly developed a chronic case of  the left hand **NEVER** knowing what the right hand was doing, saying, or even KNEW regarding post-op care.  THAT is because the nurses station NEVER **COMMUNICATED** with the admissions department OR Dr. Metz' office (I could go on a long rant here, but I don't have the time and it's not what the topic is about anyway, but you get the gist of it). I brought it up once during an appointment and again during Wednesday's group meeting.  Hopefully something will be done to correct this problem. But to those who are thinking of going thru P/SL for their bariatric surgery or have their dates set, PLEASE don't let the above experience scare you away.  It's just something to be aware of in case Dr. Metz or Dr. Brown have you stay overnight at P/SL. Cheers :)

I know that feeling but don't let that stop you.  My brother who is a certified trainer went on this diatribe on what the surgery would and would not do (Thinking he was telling me something new), but he wasn't telling me anything that the folks at Dr. Brown/Dr. Metz office weren't already telling me.  When he was through, I told him that I loved him and respected his input, but it didn't change my mind.  I told him I was still going through with it anyway. He responded by saying something like while he really wasn't crazy over the idea (Who would be?), he understood and said he would respect my decision.  Today, he just humorously chastises me over it, calling me names like "Mr. Go-Under-The-Knife" and such.  I just laugh it off. ;) Anyhow...Hope this helps a little. Cheers :)