Hi, I have surgery scheduled  for April 21st with Dr Hashem.  What is he strict with?  I have my pre-op testing scheduled for Mar 21st then 1 month of diet shakes.  That will be a hard month.  Anything you can share would be appreciated. Thanks Vicki in Hutch

I am so happy!!!! Tuesday I went for my consultation with my plastic surgeon, and came home with a date for my surgery. It is actually more than an abdomioplasty, he is also going to do a mons repair at the same time. I was very impressed with Dr. Lawerence in Kansas City, KS. He told me couldn't guarantee perfection, I told him I didn't expect perfection, I only expect better. He patted me on the back, and told me he would guarantee me much much better.

April 21st is my day!!! At this point I feel like it's going to drag by. I hope it goes by quickly, I am so ready to get this done!!! 

Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers.

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Theresa

What is the pouch reset program?

Do the pouch reset program.

Tallgrass has you jump through a million hoops to just get a first appointment with a doctor!  I didnt like them at all! I went with LivLite...they have a informational meeting at the hospital on March 13th...just call them for the time.  My surgeon was Dr Hashem...if you get him be prepared to work really really hard!  He is STRICT, but its for your own good and so you have the best results possible! I have tricare (active duty spouse).  You have to be at least 100 pounds overweight, have a co-morbitiy like diabetes, sleep apnea, etc, and have been on a medically supervised diet for at least 3 months.  All of these things MUST be documented in medical records which can be sent to Tricare.  Call LivLite..they will send paperwork for you to fill out and release of information.  They will deal with Tricare for you.  Once you are approved they will set up your appointment with Flint Hills Surgical Gorup (Dr Hashem, Dr Bollman, Dr Narsico)  Dr Hashem is the only one that does Laproscopic RNY...the others only do open.  Depending on your phsyical with them they will tell you which one will work for you.  Dr Hashem will put you on a strict liquid diet for at least 3-4 weeks before surgery. Let me know if you need anything else... Sharon Surgery 12/04/2007    235/175/130 (beginning, current, goal)