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Topic: RE: Dr. R Groupie
71 lb lost pre-op Abdominoplasty & Panniculectomy Dec 4th, 2009
Tammy, I am pretty sure it is on a case by case basis. I had to do 4 week liquid diet, yet other patients of Dr R that I have met have only done 2 weeks. For me it was due to my size.
Nancy
Nancy
71 lb lost pre-op Abdominoplasty & Panniculectomy Dec 4th, 2009
Topic: RE: Dr. R Groupie
Hi - I just looked at your profile - why did you have to do a liquid diet 4 to 6 weeks before surgery? Was this the normal protocol?
Congratulations on already being home 20 pounds - incredible!!
Congratulations on already being home 20 pounds - incredible!!
Warm Regards - Tammy - 
Topic: RE: Come on July 14 already!!!!!!
Congratulations! 
Hope you have great success!!
Hope you have great success!!
Warm Regards - Tammy -
Topic: RE: Dr Robert Bell -- experiences? Really struggling to make a decision (long)
Good luck, and you won't be sorry, trust me...Dr. Bell is absolutely wonderful! and he really cares about every patient! Keep me posted! And if you need an angel, I'd be happy to step in.
JA
PS I'm a beagle mom too!!!
JA
PS I'm a beagle mom too!!!
Topic: RE: Come on July 14 already!!!!!!
Don't worry about only one day in the hospital. I was only in there for 1 day, and was more than ready to go home! Every doctor is different, and things may be different for each type of surgery, and open vs. laparascopic, but I had drains in only for the day I was in the hospital. Doc took them out before I left. It felt weird, but not painful. I was worried about that too! You can feel the tube moving, but it doesn't hurt. So if you have a drain, it's not a big deal. Better that than having a problem with fluid collecting and having no way to get it out. Just like every other aspect of any of these surgeries, just follow the rules, do what your doc tells you, and you'll do fine. Best wishes next month!
Kathy
Kathy
Topic: RE: Come on July 14 already!!!!!!
Thank you all for your input! I got some stuff in the mail yesterday from my insurance company saying that I am pre-approved for a 1 day hospital stay. I'm not panicked yet.... but I know I need more than one day in the hospital! 
Topic: RE: Dr Robert Bell -- experiences? Really struggling to make a decision (long)
Thanks, JA. I called yesterday and I got someone different than I did the first time I called. At first I thought she was going to blow me off like the other woman I spoke with but when I said I had my psych clearance and that I had met with the nutritionist and had an endoscopy she asked for my info and is sending me an information packet and questionnaire that I need to fill out and send back with copies of my clearances and letter of necessity from my primary care.
Progress? I hope!
Progress? I hope!
Topic: RE: Finally approved and date set !!
That's awesome about your mom! My family gave me a VERY hard time during my process. I finally stopped talking about it.
Rent a few movies & stick close to home the next few days.... it's unpleasant getting everything cleaned out & prepped... but manageable. I think I lost 10 pounds alone.. LOL...
If you're on "Go Lightly".. best advice... Keep as COLD as possible.. & drink it quickly... I also chewed gum while drinking it to keep the taste at bay.. it definately helped. Sweeter the better.
I plan on just relaxing.. doing shopping..a dolphin swim.. & YES I'm going to try PARA-Sailing.. Lost 160 pounds & I want to have the adventure without the weight!
Just me & my son going for bonding. I'll be back next Thursday very late & I'll be checking in to see how you're doing.. you should be home & feeling pretty good by then.. even if you still have the drain.
The drain is a bother.. but just wear loose clothing & keep it raised up with a few safety pins & a shoe string.. LOL..
SIP SIP those fluids & protein... take short walks (you'll feel better trust me) and ohhh did I mention PROTEIN.. LOL
Hugs,
Mickey
Rent a few movies & stick close to home the next few days.... it's unpleasant getting everything cleaned out & prepped... but manageable. I think I lost 10 pounds alone.. LOL...
If you're on "Go Lightly".. best advice... Keep as COLD as possible.. & drink it quickly... I also chewed gum while drinking it to keep the taste at bay.. it definately helped. Sweeter the better.
I plan on just relaxing.. doing shopping..a dolphin swim.. & YES I'm going to try PARA-Sailing.. Lost 160 pounds & I want to have the adventure without the weight!
Just me & my son going for bonding. I'll be back next Thursday very late & I'll be checking in to see how you're doing.. you should be home & feeling pretty good by then.. even if you still have the drain.
The drain is a bother.. but just wear loose clothing & keep it raised up with a few safety pins & a shoe string.. LOL..
SIP SIP those fluids & protein... take short walks (you'll feel better trust me) and ohhh did I mention PROTEIN.. LOL
Hugs,
Mickey
Mickey
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