Not a warm welcome
Well, I thought coming to this board would bring me a new support network to lean on as I approach my surgery date, and instead I find bickering of all sorts. I am all for the sharing of both good and bad experiences, but to insult someone on the board for not having a negative experience that someone else did, makes no sense to me.
Shout it from the roof tops if you have an issue with a surgeon, but don't spit on the people in the house you're standing on!
For those that are here for same reason I am, my name is Crystal and I am 8 days shy of my surgery. Dr. Fang will be doing my surgery, I chose him after my mom had surgery with his office as well two years ago. Struggling with the liquid diet prior to surgery, but I know it's to reduce risks. Not looking forward to missing some good bowl games on TV post surgery but I will enjoy them while resting I suppose 
Fang and his partner are great docs from everything I have read, heard, and researched. Good luck to you.
Hello first. I just had surgery on the 29th and just got home New Years eve. Dr Fang did my surgery and repaired the hernia that I had. He is a great Dr. I like many had a hard time with the liquid diet part. At almost the end a friend told me to get the instant Breakfast add a scoop of protein and blend with ice and about 6 oz of water. For me it worked I was less hungry and did better.
I wish you the Best of luck. Any questions. or any help I can give please feel free to write. We both are new to this wonderful new life.
Terri
I am just hoping my one slip this week doesn't affect my surgery :( I have been drinking the fortified milk +carnation all two weeks and last night had a bite of something. BAH on me! I knowHow did you feel about St. Luke's in general. My mother enjoyed it there, but I have also heard a lot of negative about the staff. When you feel up to it feel free to dish :)
~*Crystal*~
HW-327/SW-313/CW-271/Doc's Goal:150 ......Awaiting Revision to DS
Post RNY baby born 6 weeks early, Jaelyn Mary Christine May 9th, 2011 
I did cheat a few times. no Dr Fang did not ask. Though I will let you know as much as you can stay on your liq. the better for your health and recovery. Use your breathing mach. I found many ways to drink my fluids. Please add me to friends list. I will be happy to help support you with any questions or just to talk
Terri
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