EMMC surgeons and procedures

First I would like to say congrats on taking that first step! 

My husband and I have both gone through/going through the process and we are so glad we decided to do this together.  Our doctor is Dr. Dayhim.   She is wonderful and very informative so I am sure you will love her!  We both decided to go with the sleeve.  This was my husbands first choice but my first choice was RNY.  I changed to the sleeve as Dr. Dayhim was concerned about my age (26).  She felt that because I was younger the sleeve would be a better option as I would be able to take and absorb any medications that I may need for future health issues.   Our first informational meeting was January 6th.  My husband just had his surgery on May 1st and mine is sceduled for May 22.  So like the above poster we have only had to wait about 4 months. 

Good luck through your jouney!
Naomi

 Thank you Naomi-

How is your husband doing?

My husband is hanging in there.  Today was the first really "good" day he has had since surgery.  After surgery he was sore for about 4 days.  He has been having a hard time to get all of his proteins in but today he has done much better with this.  Two days after getting home he had passed out due to dehydration so he has been really working on getting all of his fluids.    We think he may have caught a bug that has been going around our town and as a result has had a 3 day run of diarrhea so he has lost a lot of fluid that way too.  Today he is feeling much better and is beginning to joke around and act more like himself.  Today was his 1 week post op and he has lost 13 pounds thus far.  I am so proud of him for sticking in there and still being a great support to me.

How are you doing?

Thursday marks four months since surgery.  I have lost 60 pounds since surgery and 107 from my heaviest. I had VSG. Stay in touch. Gt your husband to get on this forum. Tonight is Staying on Track at 5 with Dr. David prescot, suite 11 Maine Healthcare Mall. I will be there. Stay in touch. Seek peace.  Scott C.

Congrats on the weight loss!  You are doing great!  I am going to try to get my hubby on OH but as of now he still isn't feeling quite up to anything on the computer.  LOL.  Thanks for letting us know about the support group.  Unfourtunately we live 2.5 hours away from Bangor so it is hard to get down there often.  I hope that we can get to a support group soon as I have not been able to get to one in a couple of months due to my work and the distance.  Have a great night and keep up the great work! :)
Naomi

There is a support group meeting tomrrow at 430 pm in Mason Hall, EMMC. I am going as is my wife. It would be good to see you there. Many questions get answered as one of the surgeons attends and answers from ther group. In addition, there is support available from those who are where you are...post surgery. It would be good to see you there. In addition, i recommend Staying on Track with Dr. David Prescott. More to come. Hope to see you and our prayers are with you.  My wife Barb also had the sleeve done recently. Seek peace. Scott

Thanks for the reminders of the support groups.  I looked at the dates of the support groups and I plan on going to the one the first Friday in June.  I should be about 10 days post op so hopefully I am feeling up to driving the 2.5 hours.  Maybe I will see you and your wife there! :)    Hope your wife is doing well!  My husband is finally starting to feel a little better now that he was moved off the phase 2 diet.  Thank you for the prayers! God Bless. Naomi

 Naomi,  I just wanted to wish you good luck tomorrow!   I know everything will go well but I hope it is even better than we hope!

Kate

Thank you so much Kate.  That is so nice of you!  My surgery went just fine and I am on the mend.  I feel great and have been getting around the past few days with just being a little sore.    I think the first 3 days were the worst but so glad I did this. 
Naomi

 Yay!   I am so happy for you. I hope you heal quickly!

Kate