Madelyn

My vote is Dr David Kim in Colleyville, Texas. He was my surgeon and this was the EASIEST and most painless abdominal operation I have ever had - and I've had a few. Answered all my questions - and then some! Check him out! :001_tongue:

Same here on the carbonated drinks (expands the stomach, can deter healing of the staple line, etc). Was told that coffee irritates the stomach of many people, increasing acidity - which can again, damage your stomach. I don't plan on doing either! But, I have never been a real coffee or soda drinker - so, tis easy for me.

Could this be gall bladder related?

My surgery is tomorrow at Forest Park Medical in Dallas, Texas with Dr. David Kim (Colleyville). I'll post afterwards and let you know how all went and what I'd rate the hospital! (Heading for that Loser's Bench!) :001_smile:

Tiffykins and MidwestGirl - Thank you for holding me in good thought yesterday during my surgery! It went wonderfully. And, Tiffykins, I really like Dr. Kim. I was very, very nervous about this surgery because of some past and present health issues. I went back a few times to him after reading something scary, or having second thoughts, etc. He never once acted impatient with me and listened well to my concerns. After discussions with him I always felt comfortable. The hospital, Forest Park Medical, was great also. The nurses on the floor were very attentive and knew what they were doing. After having a few hospital experiences were I had to teach the nurses how to use their own equipment, show them how to insert an IV (no, I am not a nurse) - it was comforting to be somewhere where they actually knew their job AND liked what they were doing. The facility was clean and well staffed. Both Dr Kim and the hospital get A+'s from me! I was released this afternoon and am back home learning some new eating skills! I'm a little sore, but really don't need much pain med. On the loser's bench at last!

Oops! Meant 1/11 instead of 1/14!

Congratulations, Sarita! I was originally scheduled for Dec 14th, but had to be re-scheduled to January 11th ... Stay "gently" active and take care!! Madelyn

Has anyone on the board had VSG done by Dr David Kim in Colleyville, Texas? Or know someone who has? How about the Forest Park Medical Center (physician owned, I think) where he performs his surgeries? Any info? Thanks for any information! :lol0:

Drinking with a straw causes too much air in the stomach ... that is what our "instruction" book says..

Hi InternetAngel ... My name is Madelyn and I am a newbie to the site. My surgery is scheduled for December 14th. I am really nervous about it - ESPECIALLY the situation that you are experiencing now. I KNOW that I have used food as a "solution" to problems/conflicts my whole life and I am definately going to "morn" the loss of my "buddy". I wish I had an easy answer to what you are going through ... I don't. But, this site seems to be really supportive; with alot of folks who have been through it and come out the other side. We are all struggling with trying to find healthy ways to deal with issues that we used food as the solution for - so, keep coming to the boards when you are feeling dowjn - vent, cry, whatever it takes to get over it. I am certain that you, as well as I, will find the right way to "deal" if we just open ourselves up to trying a new way. You CAN do this. There are alot of folks "rooting" for you!

Hi! My name is Madelyn! (Hello to Elaine!!) ... I am scheduled the same date as chillihot (December 14th) - but I'm in Dallas, Texas! I'm a newbie on this site and just starting to "read all about it"! I am so excited to have found a site with so many VSGs!! Looking forward to "meeting" everyone!