amytug 996 Posted May 25, 2012 An you tell me if he uses the newer stapler that does he three rows of staples and slices down the middle? What size bougie does he use? What does the pre op diet look like? Also. Does he do sutures after the stapling? Thx! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2bsmallagain 156 Posted May 25, 2012 Yes he uses the new stapler with 3 rows and he also sutures for extra security. The bougie is 32 and I sent you a message about the preop. He is a good choice you will not regret it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amytug 996 Posted May 25, 2012 Hello, I wonder if I messaged you first or if I wrote this first. Lol. It was late, for me. Thank you for answering my questions. I don't think I've read anything negative about him and I just get a good feeling about him. He seems super sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amytug 996 Posted May 25, 2012 Oh, I just read the link you sent me in a pm. I thought dr gracias patients stayed in the Marriott? I wanna stay in the marriott :hissyfit Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amytug 996 Posted May 25, 2012 Oh yeah, how many leak tests does he do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrangelyNormal 182 Posted May 25, 2012 depends on which coordinator you use as to where you are staying. Ready4Achange uses the marriott. alighterme doesnt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2bsmallagain 156 Posted May 25, 2012 depends on which coordinator you use as to where you are staying. Ready4Achange uses the marriott. alighterme doesnt Alighterme does use the Marriott because that is where I stayed and I originally contacted them. Alighterme and obesitysolutionsinternational and ready4achange are all with the same company which is obesitysolutionsinternational. Oh yeah, how many leak tests does he do? There is a leak test done during surgery, then one the next day which you can watch on a screen, then one done again later which is a dye test. Oh, I just read the link you sent me in a pm. I thought dr gracias patients stayed in the Marriott? I wanna stay in the marriott :hissyfit Lol You will stay in the Marriott. I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrangelyNormal 182 Posted May 25, 2012 That's weird. Alighterme was going to put me up at hotel ticuan and ready 4achange at the marriott. Maybe it depends on the coordinator? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amytug 996 Posted May 25, 2012 Yeah, the obesity solutions place lists a couple hard to pronounce hotels. Hm. I'll ask when that time comes. I called today and talked with Linda. She's the one on the YouTube videos w dr Garcia right? W blonde hair? Who are the other coordinators? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2bsmallagain 156 Posted May 26, 2012 Yeah, the obesity solutions place lists a couple hard to pronounce hotels. Hm. I'll ask when that time comes. I called today and talked with Linda. She's the one on the YouTube videos w dr Garcia right? W blonde hair? Who are the other coordinators? Yes that is Linda. She was my coordinator and she is great. She answered all my questions and was there when I had my surgery. There were 4 of us having surgery that day and she helped all of us. They have an office in the hospital as well where Melissa and Rosie are there to help at anytime with anything. They also came to visit us in the hotel the night before surgery and after we were released from the hospital. The hotel is also very helpful with anything you need. It is truly a great experience with very attentive staff all the way around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
takingthejourney 23 Posted May 26, 2012 That's weird. Alighterme was going to put me up at hotel ticuan and ready 4achange at the marriott. Maybe it depends on the coordinator? When I was there they were transitioning everybody to the Marriott because of a few complaints about the smoke and some other issues - I had Alma at ready for a change for a coordinator. 1 kltklass reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amytug 996 Posted May 26, 2012 im really happy to hear all this, thanks ladies! takingthejourney- i messaged you back at least i think i did.. didn't i? rofl.. ADHD? who, me? nooo! o.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jason 12 Posted May 26, 2012 Yes he uses the new stapler with 3 rows and he also sutures for extra security. The bougie is 32 and I sent you a message about the preop. He is a good choice you will not regret it. What is bougie? I'm getting sleeved next month more and more questions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEVA907 48 Posted May 26, 2012 It's the diameter of the tube they slide down into ur tummy used as a guide to cut your stomach to size. 1 made4more reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrangelyNormal 182 Posted May 26, 2012 32 or 34 are what u want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites