dr. richards

Did anyone have Dr. Richards What is he like. How long of a liquid diet before surgery. My surgery is May 5th Gastric bypass. I meet him later this week

Just had surgery on April 1st. Dr. Richards performed RNY. Absolutely flawless! Dr. Richards is very professional, sorta soft spoken. I was up 7 hrs after surgery walking around. Haven't had a single post-op problem. Got off all pain med's in 5 days. Had the staples out on day 6 and was released to drive and go back to work when I was ready. Next follow up appointment not until July. He requires you to be on 8 days pre-op liquid (should be in your hand out, Jamie or Jennifer gave you). They want you to drink 6 Carnation Instant Breakfast Shakes (No Sugar Added) per day. I'll tell you if you drink one every two hours you will not get hungry. You can find the Carnation at Wal-mart or Krogers in the packet and mix with skim milk, the only place I found the pre mix was Sudden Service Shell Convenience Stores (Go Figure). Good Luck Bob

Can you drink the no sugar added after surger. I have been trying to find the sugar free carnation and cant find it. I have my last nutrition visit this week so I guess they will tell me then about the pre-op liquid diet. Thanks

Its a little confusing but the "Carnation No Sugar Added" comes in a blue box is what they want you to use. The sugar in it is from the dry milk which is Lactose sugar which is tolerated unless you are or become lactose intolerant. Make sure they give you all the handouts, they are very helpful.

Bob L. is absolutely right. I 'm having my RNY with Dr. Richards tomorrow. I like him and Vandy a lot so far.  He and the Vandy staff came highly recommended by some of his patients and a couple of my local doctors.  I feel very comfortable knowing he and his staff are taking care of me.