Dr. F. Garcia/Ready 4a Change

[scsleever 104]

I had surgery with Dr. Garcia on February 21st. Dr. Garcia had four surgery patients that day: an RNY revision; a band removal with revision to a sleeve; a sleeve plus gall bladder removal; and my sleeve surgery. I got to know the three other patients and we spent time together at the Marriott...we all recovered quickly and had minor discomfort (but no pain) after being discharged from the hospital.

For me, it was noteworthy that Dr. Garcia leads a team of doctors who care for you. He is the surgeon (an exceptional one, in my opinion!); the other doctors on his team handle your hospital and post-op care. I felt very well cared for by all of them. I am home now and I feel great! I highly, highly recommend Dr. Garcia and his entire team.

[SweetTee 448]

Just a little update: So far so good, I am being well taken care of. Dr Garcia and his team are great at what they do. Minimal pain, just trying to get accustomed to my new rumbly tummy. The first few hours after surgery are the hardest. Once you get through those it's all smooth sailing from there. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. Keep lifting me up prayer warriors as I continue to pray for a smooth recovery and a safe flight home.

Tasha

[Johnatwi 23]

That's great news! Can't wait to hear all about it!

[scsleever 104]

SweetTee, Thanks so much for posting...so happy to hear that your are doing well. Believe me, it just keeps getting better and better.

[Diamondeyed 399]

Glad all is well

[aaayoungs 13]

Tryinyg to get in with Dr. Garcia the first week of April. waiting to talk to Alma tomorrow. I was just approved yesterday. Cant find my birth certificate.

[Kristina J. 581]

All I can add is that I did about 7 months of research and worked with my awesome PCP who helped me by doing some research of his own, when we met back up, we both had come up with the same name, and that was Dr. Garcia. I spoke with a lot of his patients about their experiences looked into his credentials, the hospital he works out of, his support staff and couldn't have been happier with what I heard. The fact that my PCP came up with the same surgeon had me completely sold! Best of luck!!

[Rohler1520 119]

Omg Reality is slapping me in the face. Rosie just called to confirm my flight and to make sure I had all the phone numbers

[Kristina J. 581]

Omg Reality is slapping me in the face. Rosie just called to confirm my flight and to make sure I had all the phone numbers

Ok, and I know that is craziness!!! Lol But, breathe. You are going to do great!!! When is your flight?

[Rohler1520 119]

Ok' date=' and I know that is craziness!!! Lol But, breathe. You are going to do great!!! When is your flight?[/quote']

Tuesday @ 7:40am leaving Atlanta. The breathing thing is not working to well. I just need to go to sleep and wake up after its over. Oh yeah I forgot I have been way to excited to sleep. I'm up all night checking on forum to see how my friends r doing and thinking it will make my time go by faster. Way to many things Swirling around in my head right now.

[Kristina J. 581]

Tuesday @ 7:40am leaving Atlanta. The breathing thing is not working to well. I just need to go to sleep and wake up after its over. Oh yeah I forgot I have been way to excited to sleep. I'm up all night checking on forum to see how my friends r doing and thinking it will make my time go by faster. Way to many things Swirling around in my head right now.

Hardly seems fair... The fewer sleeps until its here and the harder it gets to sleep! Lol Like a kid before Christmas!! And you were probably completely packed and ready to go a week ago! Hang in there. It's almost time!!! So so close! I'm so excited for you!!!!

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

So is the drain as bad as people make it seem? Where does the drain come out of? Stomach, chest?

My drain was lower left hip area and I did not feel it at all. I also did not feel it when they took it out either.