beachlover1129 22 Posted April 10, 2012 lyndynojo, why was your recovery so long? My surgeon said about 2 weeks. and what is this drain they put in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyndynojo 140 Posted April 10, 2012 I work as an ultrasound tech and the machine I have to push is about 500 lbs so between that and having to lift patients my dr said 6 weeks. also my son had been in Afghanistan for the past year and was coming home so I took a couple of extra weeks to be home with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyndynojo 140 Posted April 10, 2012 the drain is a tube coming out of the stomach that keeps the Fluid drained. dr zizi uses it to look for a leak. i had to drink purple kool aid several times a day and make sure none showed up in the drain. it's not bad, doesn't hurt at all but feels weird when he pulls it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyndynojo 140 Posted April 10, 2012 I'm so happy to hear that!!!! I am 250 and getting married in November and I zm hoping to be like 70 lbs by then!!! I think that is totally do able!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachlover1129 22 Posted April 10, 2012 oh okay I was concerned that maybe you had problems. kellythestarr, congrats on the wedding and the weight loss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeteelme 37 Posted April 15, 2012 I'm from north La. Haven't had surgery yet. Hoping for the fall. Would love input. Anyone had surgery by Dr. Sartor in Monroe or Norwood and Metriman in Shreveport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachlover1129 22 Posted April 15, 2012 off the subject a little how do you put your starting weight and goal weight on the trackers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lyndynojo 140 Posted April 15, 2012 I'm from north La. Haven't had surgery yet. Hoping for the fall. Would love input. Anyone had surgery by Dr. Sartor in Monroe or Norwood and Metriman in Shreveport I had a consultation with Dr. Sartor, I thought, but it was his nurse practitoner and then found out I wouldn't even meet him until the day before surgery and I really didn't like that. I do hear he's a good surgeon though. I used Dr Zizi in West Monroe and was very, very pleased with him. I have never heard anything at all about Norwood and choose not to comment on about Merriman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeteelme 37 Posted April 15, 2012 Thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeteelme 37 Posted April 15, 2012 I live in Morehouse Parish....20 miles north of Monroe!!! Where are you??? I'm from Monroe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgirl1978 256 Posted April 26, 2012 I'm in Sulphur, LA. Have my sleeve scheduled for 06/14/2012 with Dr. Chung in Lake Charles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kandi24z 2 Posted April 29, 2012 I had a consultation with Dr. Sartor, I thought, but it was his nurse practitoner and then found out I wouldn't even meet him until the day before surgery and I really didn't like that. I do hear he's a good surgeon though. I used Dr Zizi in West Monroe and was very, very pleased with him. I have never heard anything at all about Norwood and choose not to comment on about Merriman. I had Dr. Norwood, loved him, I also choose not to comment on Merriman. I live in central louisiana! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MGM 140 Posted April 29, 2012 I live right out of New Orleans on the Westbank. My insurance doesn't approve any wls so I will be going to Mexico in a few months. Comfortable with my decision and super excited! Can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kandi24z 2 Posted April 29, 2012 I'm very fortunate my insurance approved, I'm still paying more than I expected though... but no telling what it could have been Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tori_AKA_Victoria 3 Posted September 13, 2012 I live in Denham Springs,Louisiana area and I'm looking for a lady who would like to join Curves with me I am willing to pay your membership every month all you would have to do is give me a ride to the gym so we could work out at least 3 times week on Mon,Wed and Fri I have not had my surgery waiting on my insurance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites