Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Anyone Getting Sleeved Wk Of Aug 6Th With Dr. Garcia?



Recommended Posts

I have not scheduled my date yet, but I am hoping for Aug 8th...just waiting to find out where the money is coming from. Hope to meet someone from here, its been such an incredible source of info on the journey to changing my life like so many others!

Misty

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll be a month ahead of you! Dr Garcia on July 2'nd!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My date is 8/7/12 with DR.Garcia, so excited, it's comming fast hope to see you there!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I ended up scheduling a week sooner - so mine is Aug 3rd....we leave in the 7th, but dont think I will be going to the hospital that day...we will barely miss each other!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It will be good to hear about you're experience so close to my date though, if you're feeling up to it then. Time is flying by I scheduled mine 1 1/2 months ago the closer it gets the faster it goes for me. Good luck! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just curious - have either of you with Dr. Garcia received any type of written confirmation of your scheduled surgery? I dont know why, but I just started thinking what if I get all the way there and I am not actually scheduled. I mean, we pay our deposit and trust a coordinator that just says we are scheduled.....

Im sure its fine, just wondering if anyone else has received or requested a confirmation of any sort?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ya Elma with ready for a change e-mailed me and on the consent form there's a place that you put you're date and you can print it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

yeah - I have all of my paperwork turned in, but there is nowhere for the Dr. Garcia to sign. alma did tell me that once he looks over the medical history she would let me know and maybe that will have something from him?

Oh well, I am sure I am just being paranoid....its just different than going to a Dr. here in the US where you know you are scheduled...usually you would receive paperwork or somethign in the mail, phone call, etc. with appt date from Dr. office ya know.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well if I fly down there and for any reason I wasn't scheduled, they damn well would be making room for me!lol I'm sure you're fine but talk to you're coordinator just to be sure maybe she can send you something to verify you're date.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just curious - have either of you with Dr. Garcia received any type of written confirmation of your scheduled surgery? I dont know why, but I just started thinking what if I get all the way there and I am not actually scheduled. I mean, we pay our deposit and trust a coordinator that just says we are scheduled.....

Im sure its fine, just wondering if anyone else has received or requested a confirmation of any sort?

If you'd like you can contant Melanie the Patient Coordiator for Dr Garcia at Mi Doctor Hospital (melly@obesityintl.com). She can confirm your surgery date and answer any other questions you may have. I contact her for everything now since my coordinator really leaves a LOT to be desired. I certainly would not recommend them but Melanie is terrific. Hope this helps!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my sleeve with Dr Garcia on may 17....you guys will love him and the nurses are so cute and gentle...I gave them some English lessons to fill in the time and help them....so if they talk Australian you can blame me haha! You are in great hands...it has been amazing for me. Good luck....contact me if you need to know anything.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm so glad you gave me that reassurance as I get closer I get more nervous, and to hear I'll be in good hands is really what I needed to hear. Thank You!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So awesome- thanks for the info. I have contacted her and she confirmed my surgery date, arrival time, etc......relieved!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×