Missouri?!?!

[bcullen1 12]

I'm near the st Louis area just have some questions on your surgeon hospital etc.

[gr8fun 9]

I had my surgery on 5-15 at St. Alexius. What's up??

[bcullen1 12]

Not that it matters now since its too late for me to change anything but how was st Alexis? I had a choice to go there or Jefferson region with dr. Wagner/snow. I chose Jefferson regional hopefully it was a good decision and how soon were you back to normal life? My surgery is this Wednesday an I plan on returning to work the following Tuesday so it's only 6 days but if all goes well does that sound doable??

[gr8fun 9]

St.Alexius was wonderful!! My surgeon was Dr. Follwell. Going back to work in a week is do able as long as you have no complications or a job where you do heavy lifting. I've lost 11pds since Tuesday! I'm very excited. Are you nervous at all? You will do great!!!!

[bcullen1 12]

That's fabulous. Congrats!

I am just sooooo anxious. I'm excited for my healthy future!

Any tips I might find useful right after surgery???

[gr8fun 9]

G2 Gatorade was a life saver for me, as well as Campbell's chicken noodle Soup (broth only). I've found using a baby spoon really helps you slow down. And remember SIP not gulp or you will have discomfort. The more you walk the better you will feel. Lose clothes and PJ's so they do not rub your staples is helpful to.

[bcullen1 12]

Thank u so much :-)

[JulieF 16]

Hi bcullen,

I am just starting the WLS process with Dr Snow. Please keep us updated; I'm anxious to hear about you experience. Good luck!

Julie

[bcullen1 12]

Julie- I want to let you know that I think dr snow is amazing and you have made a great choice. I was scheduled to have the lap band and I had a break down this weekend and cried alllllllll day Saturday because I thought the lap band was a mistake well dr snow took the time out of his Saturday to let me know he will do what it takes I make sure that this Wednesday he performs the sleeve on me. It meant a lot to me. He has the best personality which drew me to him because I was originally referred to his partner dr Wagner. But when I met dr snow I knew he was who I would feel most comfortable with. The office staff is wonderful. I felt like I called/emailed them a lot but they were always willing to help me. Rest assured you are in good hands from my experience. I will definitely keep you posted. Good luck!!!! :-)

Brittany

[bcullen1 12]

Dr. Snow just sleeved me and said surgery couldn't have gone better an I'm feelin good

[JulieF 16]

That's great news! Take it easy. I'd love to hear more when you feel up to it.

[Wheetsin 714]

I'm in MO but KC, not STL. There's a pretty large core of WLS surgeons in the KC area, and quite a few people on here from the region. There's a MO forum you might want to check out - see if there are locals near you who have used the surgeon/center you're considering.

Best of luck.

[shangefan 193]

Glad it went well!

[bcullen1 12]

It's a pain trying to get all my liquids in gosh.

[gr8fun 9]

bcullen1: I struggle with getting in the fluids to. Hang in there girl you are not alone. I hate having to wait an hour after you eat to drink something. People who think this surgery is the easy way out must be smoking crack, cause its NOT!!