Dr Fegelman in Cincy

nancy555
on 3/9/07 10:52 am - Harrison, OH
Has anyone had lap-band surgery with Dr. Fegelamn at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati? I am hearing he is not as aggresive with fills as all other surgeons. From everything I've learned, the doctor should be aggresive in this matter. My first appointment is March 20th, any help is appreciated.
mlbrown
on 3/9/07 9:32 pm - Mount Orab, OH
How aggressive are dr's supposed to be with the fills? Anyone with information about Dr. Fegelman I would also love to hear it.
kuebelj
on 3/10/07 4:17 am
Hello! Dr. Fegelman is doing my surgery on March 20. I really liked him when I met him. The staff at the weight loss center did say that he used to be very conservative with the fills but that now he is much more aggressive. My primary suggested Dr. Fegelman or UC Surgeons. However, I have heard good things about Dr. Curry and he frequents this sight. Jewish Hospital Weight Loss Center has a very structured after care program and since I am from the East Side, it is closer. I'll let you know how it goes.
nancy555
on 3/10/07 11:25 am - Harrison, OH
Hello, How long after your first appointment (physical, pysch) was your surgery scheduled? Wow, I am really glad he is getting with the fill program. I was getting quite concerned. Thanks, Nancy
kuebelj
on 3/11/07 8:20 am
Nancy, My surgery was scheduled 6 weeks out from my apt. with him. The entire process has taken about 4 months. I attended a lap band class and received my pre-surgery diet two weeks ago. i go Tuesday for my second class and weigh - in. He will not do the surgery if you have gained weight since the apt. I guess a lot of patients go on an eating binge and this makes surgery difficult. I have tried to stick to the diet most of the time. Jane
nancy555
on 3/11/07 1:09 pm - Harrison, OH
Jane, Is it a low fat diet or low carb? Thanks... ~Nancy
kuebelj
on 3/12/07 2:19 am
Nancy, I have a nutritional beverage for breakfast and a small piece of fruit.(Slim Fast Optima) 10:00 South Beach Protein bar 1:00 Smart Ones preportioned meal w/ 2 cups salad & 2 TBSP Dressing 4:00 Nutritional beverage 7:00 3oz. chicken or fish, small baked potato or 1/2 cup rice 2 tsp margerine, cooked vegetables. It's not bad. Jane
mlbrown
on 3/12/07 4:32 am - Mount Orab, OH
He doesn't require that you lose weight prior to surgery? Does he just want you to maintain your current weight? Any explanation as to why he doesn't do the liquid thing pre-op? And out of curiousity if you could give us a timeline of events leading up to getting a surgery date. It's reassuring having people out there going to the same place and have some experiences with the center. Thanks!! MLBrown
kuebelj
on 3/12/07 5:24 am
Dr. Fegelman does not require a liquid diet pre-op. However, he will not do the surgery if you have gained since the last apt. They want you to lose or maintain your current weight. Many people have a series of "last suppers" before surgery and gain. This makes surgery more difficult. I attended an information session end of December. I received my packet in the mail and quickly gathered all necessary documentation. I had my nutrition consultation and psych eval. at the center in January. I met with Dr. Fegelman the second week of February. Met with anesthesia & pre-op physical - March 7 Attended class and received pre-op diet on March 11. I have my second class and weigh-in tomorrow night. I receive post -op information. Surgery is Tuesday, March 20 @ 9:00 a.m. I hope this helps.
mlbrown
on 3/12/07 5:48 am - Mount Orab, OH
Yes-it's very helpful. My first visit was the 13th of February. I went there with all the necessary documentation required. I've been approved and now I'm waiting for them to receive the approval-send me a letter on my next step. I was hoping to have all of this done by early April but looks like that won't be the case.
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