PRH program

How many times do we meet with the Nutrionist?                   I think I recall we meet with Dr. Wagner for a total of 6 times? Is there anyone else we meet with besides Nancy of course, before we meet with the surgeon? JEN

Hi Jennifer,

                    I met with the nutrionist at least 3 times before and 2 times after.  Everyone is different. Besides her and Nancy it will just be the surgeon.  Good luck.

                                            Linda

Did you meet with the therapist?             Dr. Wagner?

wagner.. the first appointment is just with you and him, he asks alot of questions. then a 5 part class with others on weds nights @ 6:30 w him too......... 2x with the nut before surgury. not sure how many times after.......... 1x with the therapist(PT) 2x with the dr at least one support meeting(4th monday of the month @ 6:30) and a pre op meetin 4th wed the month before you are scheduled for surgury with the group that will be having surgury the same month as you, that meeting is with nancy and the nut. they go over alot of stuff... it was great!

Hi Jen, I also wanted to say you will also have tests before surgery. Like Gallbladder ultrasound, cardiogram, bloodwork, and other people at the hospital before surgery and maybe a test for sleep apnea. ( I already was on a C-Pap machine ) But these are all for a good reason. Also I believe I met with Dr. Gens once and then my husband and I went to see him before surgery so he could talk to us both and know I had support at home and that someone will be with you when you first come home. I don't know who you have decided to do your surgery but you will have a choice. Also Nancy will give you a blue booklet with info in it on your surgery. Read it good as this will be your bible when you first come home. Mine is all highlighted with lines. Good Luck and keep us updated.   Roxanne

Roxanne,  you have done awesome!!!!            1 year passed for you huh?     How do you feel and how was your 1st year? JEN