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Topic: RE: Dr. Christopher Edwards
That's good to know. I am still waiting for the insurance to reply on removing my lap band then doing the VSG. Hope all goes well for you and many happy pounds lost!!!
Topic: Post-Op Feedback! VSG! Hello MO!
Hello MO! I was just sleeved 4/16 by Dr. Christopher Edwards! Everything went well! Just wanted to introduce myself to MO and make new friends and help support everyone!
Honest feedback: I remember right after my eyes first opened I kept repeating "It hurts! It hurts!" I think I only repeated it because I couldn't hear anyone answer me. I got to my room at my back was in so much pain I could cry. Finally I decided to walk and that helped tremendously, even though it's the last thing you think you want to do! DO IT! It doesn't help when you have a *****y nurses aid who thinks she's knows it all. I MIGHT have told her "Is it necessary for you to be so rude?!" haha. Good ole pain meds! Gave me no filter. I can barely drink anything. When they say sip...they mean sip. Like barely feel it in your mouth sip. At one point I forgot I had surgery and I took my nasty liquid pain meds and went to chase it with a big ole gulp of water...luckily I remembered before I swallowed all the water and i spit it out lol. It hurts really bad when you have too much to drink....and you get gassy and feel like you're going to throw up bad. But then you just end up burping afer a few minutes. The feeling isnt fun though.
Would I do this again: Hell yes! I know this is the best decision I've ever made!
I had a leak test today and everything looks fine! Woo Hoo!!! Should go home later tonight.
So excited to be a part of the LOSERS BENCH!!!! :)
Honest feedback: I remember right after my eyes first opened I kept repeating "It hurts! It hurts!" I think I only repeated it because I couldn't hear anyone answer me. I got to my room at my back was in so much pain I could cry. Finally I decided to walk and that helped tremendously, even though it's the last thing you think you want to do! DO IT! It doesn't help when you have a *****y nurses aid who thinks she's knows it all. I MIGHT have told her "Is it necessary for you to be so rude?!" haha. Good ole pain meds! Gave me no filter. I can barely drink anything. When they say sip...they mean sip. Like barely feel it in your mouth sip. At one point I forgot I had surgery and I took my nasty liquid pain meds and went to chase it with a big ole gulp of water...luckily I remembered before I swallowed all the water and i spit it out lol. It hurts really bad when you have too much to drink....and you get gassy and feel like you're going to throw up bad. But then you just end up burping afer a few minutes. The feeling isnt fun though.
Would I do this again: Hell yes! I know this is the best decision I've ever made!
I had a leak test today and everything looks fine! Woo Hoo!!! Should go home later tonight.
So excited to be a part of the LOSERS BENCH!!!! :)
Topic: RE: Dr. Christopher Edwards
He just did my surgery on Monday for VSG. All I can say is everything went smooth and I feel great. He's very professional, positive and caring and from the research I've done is one of the best!
Topic: cost
can anyone tell me what the cost or approx cost of a "mommy makeover" or Tummy tuck and breast augumentation. Just getting ideas or estimates so I know what I am looking at. Thanks
Topic: RE: plastic surgeon
I used the KU Medical Center Plastic Surgery Residency program in KC Kansas and they were wonderful and I had an anchor cut tummy tuck for $4200 complete including the surgery center and anesthesiologist. Less than half of cost in Springfield.
Hugs,
Lana
Hugs,
Lana
Adamsamah, Lana
"WLS is about making better choices, a healthier lifestyle and seeing how little you can eat. Portion control is the key to all weight loss surgeries. Bottom line - it isn't how much you can eat - it is how little you can eat."
Topic: RE: Hi Everyone! Introductig Me! :)
Hi Lori--
Crazy coincidence...Dr. Hoehn and Dr. Kowalski are the two local surgeons my insurance will approve. So it looks like we might even have the same surgeon!
Crazy coincidence...Dr. Hoehn and Dr. Kowalski are the two local surgeons my insurance will approve. So it looks like we might even have the same surgeon!
Starting weight: 335 Surgery day weight: 304.6 Current weight: 229.6 Goal weight: 145
Topic: plastic surgeon
Can anyone recommend a good plastic surgeon in either the Kansas city area or St. Louis area? I am looking to have a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. Thanks
Topic: RE: Revision
SSM Weight Loss Institute at Depaul does revisions. Their number is 314-344-6800. I highly recommend them. If you have any questions you can pm me
Topic: Revision
I am looking for physicians in st Louis area that do gastric bypass revision.
Does anyone know if one?
Does anyone know if one?
Topic: RE: Hi Everyone! Introductig Me! :)
Hi and welcome to the boards!
I'm 1 1/2 years (almost) post VSG and I love my sleeve! Dr. Hoehn at KC Bariatric did such a great job. I'm in Lee's Summit and available for answering any questions you might have.
Lori
Lori 5'2", HW 240, SW 207, lost 18 lb on the preop liquid diet, CW 168
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