Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Sleevers!

[Jamie Greatone Jamison 19]

Any one from Cincy recently been sleeved or getting sleeved soon?

[buckeyefan1985 29]

I'll be sleeved July 31. Who is your doctor? I' m using Dr Watkins.

[Jamie Greatone Jamison 19]

I too am using Dr. Watkins!

[LisaCincyRN 13]

My sleeve surgery is scheduled for the 22nd! This is day 3 of the pre-op diet for me. I'm using Mercy Healthy Weight Solutions. My doctor is M Dahman, MD. Good luck to us!!

[buckeyefan1985 29]

I too am using Dr. Watkins!

Finally I meet someone using Dr Watkins. How far along in the process are you? What made you decide to use him? I just liked him from the seminar and then when I met him at my initial appointment.

[Jamie Greatone Jamison 19]

Finally I meet someone using Dr Watkins. How far along in the process are you? What made you decide to use him? I just liked him from the seminar and then when I met him at my initial appointment.

Buckeye: I saw one of their billboards driving home from work. So I did an online seminar to learn more and went and met him. I liked him right from the get go to be honest. I liked how he took enough time to answer all of my questions. I also liked how he described is process to prevent leaks which I knew was the most likely complication, if any, were to occur.

[buckeyefan1985 29]

Jamie when will you be sleeved?

[Jamie Greatone Jamison 19]

Jamie when will you be sleeved?

July 17th....this Wednesday....can't wait....

[buckeyefan1985 29]

Good luck!

[determined1103 22]

Hey, I too is a Dr . Watkins patient. This is so exciting. I'm scheduled for surgery 8/5. Sounds like everyone here has already been sleeved. Curious to know how is everything going. Things are really moving fast for me and really don't have much support right now. I think when the actual surgery take place things will become surreal for them. I hope my family really steps up. Anywho hope to hear from someone soon.

[buckeyefan1985 29]

Hey' date=' I too is a Dr . Watkins patient. This is so exciting. I'm scheduled for surgery 8/5. Sounds like everyone here has already been sleeved. Curious to know how is everything going. Things are really moving fast for me and really don't have much support right now. I think when the actual surgery take place things will become surreal for them. I hope my family really steps up. Anywho hope to hear from someone soon.[/quote']

I just finished my 4th day of my pre-op diet. Woo Hoo!! Not as bad as I thought it would be. Just making sure to hit my mark for calories and Protein. I had my pre surgery physical this past Friday and no problems. I go on Monday for my pre- op visit with Dr Watkins surgical nurse. Can't wait cause it's gonna be great.

[determined1103 22]

Wondering if you have kids and how hard is it to cook and can't eat what you cook. Maybe I'll just cook all the foods i don't like. Lol.

[Ms. Geri 0]

Hey determined, I'm from Dayton.

Im having surgery on July 30 and i have people in my house that are going thru the process with me in order to learn how to support me but i also have someone who prepares my meals for me that sometimes tries to sabotage my efforts but that's when my real supporters step in and speak up. I'm disabled with mobility issues so it's very hard for me to stand and walk. My niece and nephew eat what i eat. They want to be healthy so they are starting now so that they dont become like me. I think one person in a household making changes is a recipe for failure especially if the household is on a limited income. If everyone makes the switch to a healthier lifestyle it's easier because everyone is supportive of one another and you don't have to buy different meals for everyone. Chances are if it's in the house you're going to eat it so just don't purchase anything unless it's healthy. I hope this helps a little.

[determined1103 22]

Thx Ms.Geri my teenage daughter also is planning to get sleeved 6 months from now . However I start my pre-op liquid diet Monday and still have to cook for my family. I love to cook so this is going to be challenging. My teen can't cook because she works and go to school and my husband has been banned from the kitchen since he once tried to cook me dinner for one of our anniversaries by putting a bag full of frozen chicken qtr in the oven, stuck together and all sprinkled with seasoning salt, hot sauce and onions. LOL, gotta love him and it is out of the question for my toddler, although she likes to help in her play kitchen

However, thx so much for your insight. I wish you the best of luck on this long journey of weight lost and good health.