ImToula

$12,200 Hospital $7,000 Dr's fee $2300 blood test(vitamin) $1800 Anesthesia $1300 upper endoscopy $ 375 Psycho fee $500 consultation fee $350 nutritionist total $25,475.00. I was told it would cost this much. My surgeon is from Columbian Presbyterian Medical Center, in New York City. My surgery is in Valley Hospital in New Jersey. If I were to have the surgery at Columbian, it would be around $50,000.00 I'm getting sleeved tomorrow. :-)

I'm on the high protein pre surgery diet. I bought Myoplex ready to drink. I get the runs from drin drinking this stuff. Anyone else out there having the same? Anything out there thats better?

What I'm drinking tastes pretty good. Maybe it's the chocolate. I'm going to try a different flavor. Other than the shakes, the only other things I'm having is coffee/tea, and veggies. I'm not hungry. I'm having surgery this Monday and I can't wait.!!

Hi All! Today I had all my pre op blood work/EKG etc. I can't wait to have the surgery and to drop this weight I have. I was wondering if anyone out there who had the surgery can answer a few questions for me. First, today I was told by someone to make sure I start taking Biotin. She told me that her hair fell off after the surgery. She had the Lap band, but she urged me to take them. Also, she told me that I will be throwing up if I eat too much. All this sounded like the lap band but is the sleeve the same way? How long did you stay in the hospital? How much did you loose the 1st month? I would be greatful for any tips. As we all know we get text book answers from our doctors, but I want to hear it from people who have been through it Thank You All Toula