Hi Kathy, I had Dr Tillquist also. I did the nutrition class in November before I even saw Dr Tillquist. They submitted my paperwork to the insurance in December and I got approved within 24 hours. I had surgery in February. of that year. I am 6 years out and have lost 155 pounds.  Carla Klein a Florida transplant!!!!!

Surgery does crazy things to our bodies. I lost around 45 lbs the first month...but alot of it was loss of hydration. Right after surgery when we come home from the hospital if you get on the scale most of us way more than before surgery...because we were pumped full of fluids at the hospital. Then it becomes the difficult chore of keeping hydrated. I think every gallon of water weighs 8 lbs. At two months I had lost around 65 lbs and I was dissapointed because I had lost so much more the first month...then my surgeon told me I was doing better than expected and the slowing of weight loss was because I was actually keeping hydrated. You'll lose alot at first and as time goes by it slows and slows until it creeps and crawls. Remember to track the inches you've lost. I hope your doing well as you come up on your one month since surgery mark!

I have not had these surgeons. I have heard of doctors putting in very IV's in strange places because of possible complications, but it's only something I've heard of in a round about fashion. My daughter was born premature and had IV's put in all spots on her head, neck, legs, arms, hands...everywhere! It looked awful, but you just have to remember that as they say "this too shall pass". Talk to your surgeon to see what their policy is and why if your concerned. My drain tube from gastric bypass surgery was taken out two days after surgery...I had very little drainage. They didn't have to empty it out at all. I know that drain tubes are left in for quite a long time with a tummy tuck. Once again you just gotta talk to your surgeon and see what they do. My doctor leaves one of the laproscopic holes open and we have to pack it closed ourselves with gauze (most have a spouse do it). It's horrible, painful, and caused an infection in me. But every doctor/hospital is different and do things the way they believe is best. My hospital does this because a few studies have shown that allowing this "dirty" hole to heal from the inside out in this fashion of packing actually causes less infections and resurgeries. (One hole in laprscopic surgeries is considered to be dirtier than the rest because it is moved in and out for the different tools for the operation...the rest are cameras). Most places do not do this so you shouldn't worry yourself. But everyone needs to get as many details of what's going to happen before, during and after surgery so they are prepared. Good luck!

Has anyone had surgery with Dr. Chae/Dr. Metz/Dr.Brown and did you have an IV in your neck the day of surgery? I guess not all surgeons do this.  Also, do any of these surgeons have you go home with a drain tube in? Thanks,

Hi Lori! What kind of business do you own?  Where is it located?  I would LOVE to check it out and see your business.   Do you have chairs for memebers?  I have lots of questions for you!   send me a private email and we can exchange phone numbers!