Back from Dr. Kuri Today! Good Experience!

[imalene 0]

Retd today from Dr. Kuri - GOOD experience

Just a note/long one to let my fellow Minnesotans and Wisconsinites know that...

After all the crying and stress and worry I finally found peace in my decision and had the LB surgery on 1/12/06 - that's right 2 days ago. I just got back home to MN about an hour ago and wanted to let those of you who patiently put up with will all my worries and questions - that I am fine - and happy.

I saw Dr. Kuri and his team of surgeons in TJ, Mexico. They were more than what I could have expected. Yes, the nurses and assistants spoke little English but they were kind and thorough - and any time there was something that they could not understand from my charades they immediately called their P.R. manager up to my room and she took care of everything. But all of the surgeons spoke perfect English and could not have been more professionoal and knowledgeable.

They also have a brand new hospital that is so clean you could eat off the floors - and the staff is there to take care of you.

Other than pain the day of the surgery it improved 100% by the next day

(they keep you two nights in the hospital - the night before surgery for pre-op testing and the night of surgery) Presently they pay for three nights in a hotel for your companion/spouse (but that may change since they have now moved to their new hospital) rooms are situated so that a companion can stay in the room with you. There is a padded "bench/couch" and also a good recliner.

Well, I dont' think I have much swelling so my restriction is not here - but that is the mark of a good surgeon - so I'll take it! But I will be following the eating rules of banding and get my first fill in 6-8 weeks.

Paula, Terry, Sarah and I were banded the same day and what fun we had together! Also my husband (Kevin) and Paula's friend (Michelle) were our companions and encouragers - can't say enough about how all that support really helps!

I'll keep you posted on my progress - hope I won't be singing-the-blues any time too soon!

Thanks for all the words of wisdom and good advice that so many from this board offered during my days of research!

Patti:clap2:

[Kim_8 2]

Patti -

Congratulations! I'm glad you had such a good experience! Welcome Home and Best Wishes!

Kim

[jqpublic 1]

Hello there! glad you are doing fine! and welcome to band land.