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comom2trips
on 4/4/08 12:58 pm

Topic: RE: Has anyone had the stomafyx procedure?

Is that a revision surgery? Holly

debshaw5
on 4/4/08 12:56 pm - Aurora, CO

Topic: RE: Coming from out of state to see Dr. Chae any advice?

WOW, I was surprised by all the replys. Well anyway, as I said my surgery was March 25, & I haven't had a fill yet. I'm alittle anxious about it. I don't feel much different than before the surgery. I was hungry 3 days after. I'm trying to stick to the soft foods but it really is hard. I went through Kaiser so the other hospital that Dr Chae is at is St Joseph. I had a wonderful experience there. I had to stay overnight because of other medical issues. I hope this helps. I will try to check this site more often to reply.

frankielarkey
on 4/4/08 10:12 am - Riverton, WY

RNY on 04/28/08

Topic: RE: Coming from out of state to see Dr. Chae any advice?

Hi Daniela, Hi Deb. Thank you for your reply's. It's comforting to know that the doc I've chosen comes recommended lol. I was told last night that we qualified for financing, thank god for my husbands good credit lol, otherwise... Ya know lol... I have to get a hold of Susie and see if she remembered to try to get me scheduled. I have my first meeting with Dr. Chae on the 18th and meeting with Kellie on the 20th, then I have my psych evaluation the 24th of this month, and after that, I'm ready to go hopefully!!! My doc is all for it, she's doin blood tests and everything lol. She's doin everything but packin my bags LOL!! Anyhow, I've got to get busy answering my emails. I'll talk to you ladies later!! Hugs, Frankie

frankielarkey
on 4/4/08 10:06 am - Riverton, WY

RNY on 04/28/08

Topic: RE: Coming from out of state to see Dr. Chae any advice?

Hey There!! I'm glad you mentioned those things, I might get a bit *****ier than you did lol. I'm glad that the $500 class isn't a requirement though. I can get the nutrition classes up here for less. They have a bariatric surgeon here but he's more exensive. And you can answer some of my questions for me lol. Anyhow, I gotta get going. I will keep you posted!! Hugs, Frankie

Hcornick
on 4/4/08 5:58 am

Topic: Has anyone had the stomafyx procedure?

I am sceduled to have the stomafyx procedure done on thursday april 10th. I go to the colorado bariactric with dr thomas brown and dr. metz. i just was wondering what to expect.

ColoradoHusker
on 4/4/08 3:09 am - Colorado Springs, CO

RNY on 12/17/07

Topic: RE: Coming from out of state to see Dr. Chae any advice?

Frankie - I think you're right about the $150 during the consultation. The $500 class is a separate class held on a weekend where Kellie goes through EVERYTHING nutrition and the room is full of pre-ops for RNY and for LapBand. (There are some nutritional differnences for the two surgeries) Last time I saw Dr. Chae he told me he's doing surgeries at two different hospital now and between the two he's doing 6 - 8 surgeries a week. I don't know the second hospital he's at. One comment about SkyRidge is that (and please remember I was there right before Christmas - short staffed, lots of people trying to get surgery in before the last of the year, etc.) is that I had to ask for certain things that I think should have been a no-brainer. Such as I asked for bath/shower chair...they brought me a potty chair, which didn't even fit in the shower. When I said this isn't going to work, I was told that's all they could find - well, it still isn't going to work! The nurse just shrugged like whatever....and then they didn't even move it out of the bathroom! Then there was this nifty bariatric chair in my room - it was quite the contraption and looked like it would have been heaven to be in, propped up with pillows and feet kicked out. Nope didn't happen....no one knew how to make it work!! Luckily I was able to sleep in my bed, but there are quite a few right after surgery that have to sleep in a chair for awhile. I'm excited for you! I bet you'll be having surgery end of April, early May. Keep us posted!

frankielarkey
on 4/3/08 7:04 pm - Riverton, WY

RNY on 04/28/08

Topic: RE: Coming from out of state to see Dr. Chae any advice?

Holy cow, They told me for this first visit that I'd only need $150 for the nutritionist. What's the long class if I might ask? lol I hope they come in under $25,000 cause that's just what I've been approved for... I'm so excited!! I sent a letter to Susie and she said she'd talk to Dr. Chae about when they could schedule surgery. So now, I'm all wound up, or as my son would say... I'm all jacked up on Mountain Dew... from some movie... lol Anyhow, thanks for info, it is much appreciated. I think I'm going to start over on my blog... just kind of tell my whole story. We'll see how it turns out.... I'm not a scholar by any means, but, I know what I have to say. Thanks Bunches You're a doll, Frankie

ColoradoHusker
on 4/3/08 2:19 pm - Colorado Springs, CO

RNY on 12/17/07

Topic: RE: Coming from out of state to see Dr. Chae any advice?

Absolutely....the hospital (SkyRidge) was $18,500, Dr. Chae was $5,000 - anestesiologist (I hope you spelled that right because I copied you!) came to about $1,300 or $1,400, then I got a bill from the surgeon's assistant for like $400; the nutrition class (long one) was $500 and everytime you see Dr. Chae post-op you'll see the nutritionist for $50. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

Trish0863
on 4/3/08 2:16 pm - Colorado Springs, CO

Lap Band on 09/11/07

Topic: RE: colorado springs questions

If you don't find the information that you need, you can also call Fran, the bariatric coordinator. If you need her number, PM me and I will give it to you.