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Dr Weiss in Lexington, KY

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xChdx    15

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So tomorrow my journey officially begins. Intake day. I'll be talking with the PA, the Psychologist, a nutritionist, and a financial/insurance specialist, as well as having some blood work done. I'm nervous but excited to finally be moving forward with this. Anyone else who had surgery with Dr. Weiss? He comes very highly recommended. I'm told the best in the state. I'd appreciate some "intake day" insights if you have any.

Thanks.

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kim137    1

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My doctor is Dr. Weiss also. I just got my date for June 30th. I have meet with Dr. Weiss twice now and so far I love him. I too have heard nothing but good things about him. Good luck!

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xChdx    15

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Haven't met with him yet, but I believe he'll be doing my EGD next month. Good luck to you as well!

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TonyaNKy    79

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Dr. Weiss did my sleeve and I love him! He's very thorough, he's never had a death in 11 years of practice. I'm happy to answer any questions. I just had my sleeve May 21st.

One thing I would like to strongly suggest is that you stay on top of the nurses to walk you and use your spirometer. My nurses would have never walked me had I not asked them to. Walking is essential to your recovery.

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I get sleeved on June 30th with Dr Weiss. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I would love to here you experience so far.

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TonyaNKy    79

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He's amazing! I had a great experience with him. The best piece of advice I can give you is make your nurses walk you if they are lax about it. Mine didn't offer to walk me but one time. So I asked them to. It is imperitive that you walk and use your spirometer in the hospital AND out of the hospital. I promise you will heal faster if you do.

He doesn't do things the way some peoples surgeons on here do. There's no rules about drinking 30 minutes before or after eating. So, don't worry at all about that.

They will give you these nasty tubes of fruit Protein goo in the hospital. They are WAY too sweet. However, I mixed mine with Water and it made it much easier to tolerate them.

Get in your Protein and take your meds and Vitamins and you will do just fine!

If you have ANY questions at all, please feel free to ask!

Tonya

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