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I know what you mean. I'm a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding in NOLA in June, three months post op to the day almost. I'm nervous, too. Im more so concerned about the alcohol restriction since this is a 3 day long extravaganza. I'll just have to pace myself with the shots. I already know I won't partake in any mixed drinks because of the sugar and cals. I'll just pick off the many meals that will be provided and have my high protein snacks in my purse. It sucks but I'll still have loads of fun.

Yes! I had mine done at Mercy Jefferson. I started off in the surgery center across the street. Then they moved me to main hospital for my last night. I guess to not tie up a whole nurse for just one, independent patient. All of the other patients where discharged. They did manage to get me a private room at the main hospital which I was grateful for.

Dr. Wagner just did my surgery on Monday. It was a great, smooth experience. The only drawback was the distance of the hospital from my house. I didn't want visitors to make such a long drive. I ended up having to stay a second night because my nausea wasn't properly controlled. Therefore, I wasn't taking in a lot of fluids and they were concerned about dehydration after discharge. Other than that, it was great. His office staff was kind and professional and so was everyone at the hospital. Dr. Wagner did a good job making me feel comfortable about going under the knife. They get a 4.5 out of 5 in my book.

Congrats! So excited for you!

That stinks! I have an appt with him on Thursday.

Did you like Dr. Wagner and his team? I have my appt with them on Thursday. What type of preop testing did they require? How's your sleeve working for you?

Depends on the doc. My surgery was just cancelled due to weight gain of 15 lbs over the last 5 months. They didn't tell me about these rules beforehand so I am very upset. Four pounds doesn't seem like much but it really just depends on how strict your doc is. Mine is very strict clearly. They want me to lose the weight before they will schedule me again. While I will be losing the weight (I've already lost 2 lbs since Wednesday), I will be consulting with other surgeons because I have a strict timing window due to work. I already have prior auth from the insurance company.

Thank you!

Did everything go smoothly? I am in the same situation. I have been approved but the surgeon's office cancelled my surgery due to 15 lb weight gain since August. They are requiring me to lose the weight before they will put me back on the schedule. This would be fine if I wasn't starting a new job in a couple of months and NEEDING to have surgery done before I start. It's either now or wait another 6 months and that is out of the question. It took me 6 months of a preop diet, another month before I got insurance approval, scheduled a month out only to be taken off the schedule a week before my surgery date. Taking 3-4 weeks to lose the 15 lbs and waiting a month before surgery will kill my timeline. I feel like I need to get the ball rolling with another surgeon ASAP. I really don't have time to wait. I have BC/BS of Michigan. Please help!

I'd really appreciate that! Thank you so much!

I'm going to check out Dr. Minkins' seminar and Dr. Wagner's. Both have good reviews.

Thank you for that because I surely registered for Dr. Minkin's seminar at Des Peres a couple of weeks from now. I really have to get this done in March because my new job starts the second week of April. I'll wait and see how quickly they can get me back on the schedule before I start all over with all the preop testing somewhere else. It's just too much of a headache to switch hastily because I'm mad at Dr. Eagon's office. I worked for Wash U too (might be going back as I was offered my old position back) and I know several people who have either been sleeved or gotten the bypass by him and they are all very happy with their results. I've already lost two pounds since Wednesday. I'll hold my ponies until I do my weigh in.

My lovely primary doctor put me on phentermine. I was on it before and I lost 12 lbs in 2.5 weeks but was taken off of it because of increased anxiety. Between the meds, the 1200 calorie diet he put me on, and not really being able to eat solids due to my recent oral surgery, this 15 lbs shouldn't take long to get off at all.

They are strict and I know he's conservative but sheesh! Some warning would have been nice. I was called for scheduling on 1/4. They could have told me any weight gain would result in my surgery being cancelled at that time and it would have given me enough time to drop some weight before my refresher course. When you know better, you do better...usually. But this is so important to me, I definitely would have been weighing myself often to make sure no weight crept up on me. If they can't get me scheduled in March after having this weight off in a few weeks, I'll have to find another surgeon. I start a new job in April so I'm on time constraints.

I'm sad to say that my surgery has been cancelled. I gained 15 lbs since my visit with Dr. Eagon in August so they had to cancel my surgery until I lose the 15 lbs. Coincidently, I had a tooth pulled the Monday and I'm in a ton of pain so I can't really eat. Being on liquids anyway, I should be able to lose the weight rather quickly if I keep my eye on my sugar intake. I've really just been doing protein shakes, jello, and applesauce. Anything else hurts. She said once I lose the weight, they'll book me for soonest available. I'm a bit upset with them for not telling me that gaining more than 2 lbs a month would result in cancellation. I understand the reasoning but I'm sad that it wasn't clear to me. It's my own fault but had I known, I would have been way more careful. My friend's surgeon's office made her sign a form agreeing to not gain any weight. I don't recall even having such a discussion with Dr. Eagon or his nurses. It's ok, though. I'm bitter and I will be until I get the weight off. Good thing I can't really eat because that most certainly would have incited some comfort eating. My appt with the anesthiologist was also cancelled to save me a copay. But anyway, the other day was just a refresher course with the nurse. It was me and 3 other patients and we were given packets with information on our procedures. The nurse went over diet, pain management, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Then she answered our questions. It lasted about 30 minutes or so. I wasn't going to share my story because I was so upset but someone may benefit from knowing that they can and will cancel if you aren't careful.

Oh no! I wish you the best recovery.

Yay! Good luck! I can't wait until it's my turn.

I got the Premier protein shakes in Chocolate and in Strawberry. I like them. Muscle milk tastes better but it doesn't have as much protein as Premier. I think Premier is the more popular brand among the WLS community.

I will be starting my liquids tomorrow. I just my tooth pulled this afternoon so I can't imagine putting a single thing in my mouth for the rest of today. I'm not sure why Dr. Eagon doesn't require one but I decided to do a self imposed liquid diet. I bought my protein shakes over the weekend.

Dr. Eagon is my surgeon too and my surgery is 1 day before yours...have you had your refresher nurse visit yet? Mine is Weds and I was wondering what to expect. Will you be in west county or the city?My appt with the nurse is Wednesday, too. I'll be having my surgery at Barnes West. Where are you having yours?My appointment is at 9:30 with Ashley and I am also having my surgery at Barnes West. What made you choose the sleeve over the bypass? I was told to arrive by 7 and that I would be the 2nd case at 9am.Same here. I believe my appt on 1/27 is at 9. I'm told to be there at 7am for check in and they will take me to the OR at 9. Too excited! I chose the sleeve over the bypass because I didn't want the extensive malabsorption issues. I was also afraid of the dumping that is more common with gastric bypass. The sleeve seems to be the happy medium. What about you?

Dr. Eagon is my surgeon too and my surgery is 1 day before yours...have you had your refresher nurse visit yet? Mine is Weds and I was wondering what to expect. Will you be in west county or the city? My appt with the nurse is Wednesday, too. I'll be having my surgery at Barnes West. Where are you having yours?

That is very thoughtful. I'm sure you'll get good use out of it.

Wow - they'll postpone? Mine gave paperwork that said you have to lose and we will check before we schedule. They didn't check. I haven't gained - I've lost like 7; not checking again until day of. But that's so drastic to postpone! Good luck! Why don't you just start early? Might as well lol! That's what they said and they said in the seminar that they have had to enforce it before. Could have been a scare tactic to keep people from going on a binge up until the day before surgery. I was going to just start my liquids now but I have job interviews this week and I don't want to go in them hungry and irritated and lightheaded. I'm known to get "hangry". Ha! The last one is Wednesday after the my appt with the nurse and I will start the diet Thursday.

St. Louis here. Dr. Chris Eagon at Wash U will be performing my surgery on Feb. 2nd. A friend of mine had him do her gastric bypass over the summer and it was a great experience for her. I'm so excited. I'll see y'all on the post op side soon. Hope all is well.