TcsSleeveJourney 16 Posted July 23, 2013 My surgery will be in Oxford with Dr. King Tc's Ready! 1 Chellennunley reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheddie 22 Posted July 24, 2013 From Mississippi, but down on the coast!!! Best Wishes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chellennunley 62 Posted July 24, 2013 My surgery will be in Oxford with Dr. King Tc's Ready! I'm also in MS. Dr King is my surgeon too. When is your surgery? Mine is July 31. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TcsSleeveJourney 16 Posted July 24, 2013 I'm also in MS. Dr King is my surgeon too. When is your surgery? Mine is July 31. After you met all of your insurance requirements... What else did you have to do b4 Dr. King set your appt.?? Tc's Ready! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TcsSleeveJourney 16 Posted July 24, 2013 I'm also in MS. Dr King is my surgeon too. When is your surgery? Mine is July 31. I don't have my date set yet... Hopefully soon! Tc's Ready! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chellennunley 62 Posted July 24, 2013 A psych eval. I have a super high BMI, so he wanted me to have a cardio and pulmonary eval. If you call and speak to Angie, she will walk you they what you will need for them. It will all depend on your BMI and insurance. I worked with Angie since feb. she is awesome and thanks to her, I had everything done before my insurance mandatory 6 month diet was over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TcsSleeveJourney 16 Posted July 24, 2013 A psych eval. I have a super high BMI' date=' so he wanted me to have a cardio and pulmonary eval. If you call and speak to Angie, she will walk you they what you will need for them. It will all depend on your BMI and insurance. I worked with Angie since feb. she is awesome and thanks to her, I had everything done before my insurance mandatory 6 month diet was over.[/quote'] Yes I've been talkin to Angie, already got Heart Dr.-cleared Lung Dr. -cleared sleep Apnea-cleared Primary Dr. -cleared And pre- diets I've tried has been sent in And going for the Phsyc Eval 7-31 So then Angie said she would set my appt with Dr. King But not sure what else they will require Tc's Ready! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chellennunley 62 Posted July 24, 2013 He will do an EGD. They will schedule that at your first appt. Sounds like your all set! The first visit is him going over the surgery and the risks. After my EGD I had a follow up visit. I already had my surgery date, so we also talked about the preop diet. Whatever your copay for surgery is, you will pay that 2 weeks before your surgery date. The hospital also. His preop diet is strict. Clear, sugar free liquids only with 1-3 AdvantEDGE Protein Drinks a day for 2 weeks, but he said if he gets in there and the liver is to large, then he will close up and make me do It for 4-6 weeks.....that's all he had to say. Lol. I started mine last Monday. After day 3, it gets much easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaye jarvis 751 Posted July 24, 2013 I also used Dr King, my surgery was June 18, 2012, I'm now down 130 lbs and this is the best decision I have ever made for myself! Good luck to all you North Mississippi sleevers! Sent from Gaye's iPad Mini using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TcsSleeveJourney 16 Posted July 24, 2013 He will do an EGD. They will schedule that at your first appt. Sounds like your all set! The first visit is him going over the surgery and the risks. After my EGD I had a follow up visit. I already had my surgery date' date=' so we also talked about the preop diet. Whatever your copay for surgery is, you will pay that 2 weeks before your surgery date. The hospital also. His preop diet is strict. Clear, sugar free liquids only with 1-3 AdvantEDGE Protein drinks a day for 2 weeks, but he said if he gets in there and the liver is to large, then he will close up and make me do It for 4-6 weeks.....that's all he had to say. Lol. I started mine last Monday. After day 3, it gets much easier.[/quote'] So the advantage is the only shakes they will allow?? I've tried those and I jus cant tolerate them... But I did find some Protein that is tasteless .... I wonder if they will allow it??? Hmmm Tc's Ready! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chellennunley 62 Posted July 24, 2013 That is all he had on the sheet. I would ask him. Im sure there is another one he would allow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TcsSleeveJourney 16 Posted July 24, 2013 That is all he had on the sheet. I would ask him. Im sure there is another one he would allow. I will def ask. I have tried many... I jus cant take that stuff yuckk Tc's Ready! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chellennunley 62 Posted July 24, 2013 Luckily I don't mind them. chocolate fudge is my fave out of them. He is truly a caring dr. And it shows. He also wants you to follow up with him once a year from now on. Something else I really liked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TcsSleeveJourney 16 Posted July 28, 2013 Luckily I don't mind them. chocolate fudge is my fave out of them. He is truly a caring dr. And it shows. He also wants you to follow up with him once a year from now on. Something else I really liked. Thanks for the info... So glad someone else has nice things to say about him. Good Luck on you Journey... I can't wait to be on the losing bench! Tc's Ready! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites