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I'm sorry to hear you've had such a tumultuous journey with Dr. Cronk's office. It is definitely a long journey, but one that is well worth it. Stick with it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's really weird. Keep us updated if you find anything out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Don't be nervous. Dr. Cronk is an amazing surgeon. You couldn't be in better hands. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think I saw you! Tall man with reddish hair and beard? I got there at 9 am. Small world Hahaha! Yup, that was me! Were you the one who was early for your 9:15 appointment? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm right there with you. I love Dr. Cronk, but the nutritionists were brusk, dismissive, and didn't listen to any of my concerns. I just had my 3 month follow up this morning and am FINALLY restriction free. So, don't expect to go back to normal eating until 3 months after surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I took one week off. I sit at a desk all day, so there wasn't really any need for me to take additional time off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome!! So glad your surgery went well. I do have a print out for stage 3, I'll see if I can figure out a way to send it to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm going to say that I didn't do a swallow test since I'm not exactly sure what that is. LOL Dr. Cronk and Dr Anthone like to push the liquids. They had me drinking Isopure Protein drinks the same afternoon as my surgery. Unless you have complications you will probably go home on a stage 2 liquid diet. That's what happened with me, anyway. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Dr. Cronk is awesome. Congrats on your surgery date. Next Wednesday is coming up fast. Have you started your pre op diet yet? My surgery went well. I'm almost two months out and doing really well. If you want to chat more feel free to direct message me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The pre op diet is super important so the liver can shrink. That one thing I like about Methodist, it's only one week and you can eat solid Proteins and vegetables. I don't know why they are different. Everyone else once talked to is two week liquids only. I'm having a sleeve gastrectomy one week from today. I'm super excited and ready to change my lifestyle. What procedure are you thinking of having? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I would highly recommend Methodist. Dr Cronk or Dr Anthone. I have found the entire organization to be very thorough. Plus their pre op diet is only seven days instead of fourteen. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

They say to be the best you have to train with the best. I'm looking for mentors who have been very successful with their weight loss after surgery. Looking for tips and tricks to blow this 60% weight loss or of the Water and keep it off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Its telling me I can't send you a PM until later this evening. I have it written up, I'll try later. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App