Surgery Experience: Dr. Kelly 6/10/13

[losingit2013 48]

I had my sleeve done yesterday by Dr. Kelly at Hospital Nova. I have nothing but great things to say. I'm a little sore this morning. I wish my back didn't hurt so bad from gas, but it's all good. My doc in the state missed that I had a hernia which was apparently pretty bad. I'm grateful that's fixed also.

I was walking to the loo last night. I'm hoping things continue to get better today.

Negatives: the couch for the hubby sucks. They never brought him blanket or sheets, so he's constantly peeling himself off the vinyl. No bottle Water to brush teeth.

I'll write more later.

[losingit2013 48]

We are now at hotel Lucerna, after the leak test at hospital Angeles. The hotel is really comfortable and high service levels. They just delivered a fruit basket to our room.

I'm feeling sore, like too many sit ups, but went for a walk anyway. . I feel strong. No hunger.

[measureofme 175]

I'm glad you're doing so well! I think the soreness you feel is normal... I described it as having had a toddler jump on my chest. A fruit basket, eh? I didn't get anything like that! Relax and heal well.

[dork 114]

I didn't get a fruit basket either...but wouldn't have been able to eat it anyway. You are probably a little more sore with the hernia repair. I had Dr Kelly do mine on May 30th at florence, leak test at Angeles and stayed at Lucerna also.

Good luck, you will feel better soon.

[losingit2013 48]

I'm down 20lbs! I'm officially in a 12/14. Woot Woot. I'm feeling great! I'm walking, not quite where I was before surgery, but I'm working on it.

[losingit2013 48]

I've been in and out of the hospital since 6/19. Every surgeon who has seen my incision has said Dr.Kelly did a great job.

I came down with acute pancreatitis caused by a gall stone. Yesterday, they went in a removed my gall bladder.

My recommendation to anyone considering this surgery is that you work with your PCP to do some pre-op before heading to MX. First, ask your doctor to order an endoscopy to identify a hernia. Second, get an ultrasound of your gall bladder to make sure it won't cause you issues as you drop the weight....and it does come off quickly.

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

I've been in and out of the hospital since 6/19. Every surgeon who has seen my incision has said Dr.Kelly did a great job.

I came down with acute pancreatitis caused by a gall stone. Yesterday' date=' they went in a removed my gall bladder.

My recommendation to anyone considering this surgery is that you work with your PCP to do some pre-op before heading to MX. First, ask your doctor to order an endoscopy to identify a hernia. Second, get an ultrasound of your gall bladder to make sure it won't cause you issues as you drop the weight....and it does come off quickly.

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Ty for this advice, I'm havn the egd done in a few weeks nd now ill ask about the ultrasound too bc idw have to have two surgeries bck to bck...so Tyvm nd get well soon, Nd gratz on ur loss:)

[dork 114]

Sad thing is...with my insurance....my dr can order tests but my insurance always denies everything. I'm 55, my dr ordered a bone density test..insurance said no pay for...you gotta be 65.