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Hello all!

I'm also a Nicholson patient. I'm just waiting on my final approval from insurance. I'm on pins and needles. I just HAVE to get this done before the end of the year!

Hope everyone is well!

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ChronicJam So excited for you! I can't wait to find out when your surgery will be. I had my sleeve on October 14th and I love it! Dr. Nicholson is wonderful and his staff is the best!!! Let me know if you have any questions.

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Hi,

I'm also getting my surgery done by Dr. Nicholson as well and have a surgery date of December 9th. I am so excited especially after having the band and getting it removed due to slippage. I wish everyone much success in their journey!

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Hey there! All you Nicholson patients, did any of y'all have a horrible tearing pain on your lower left abdomen a couple of weeks post-op? It's below the big incision where he removed the stomach. His nurse Sandy said it was normal for a couple of days, but this is going on 10 days. I can't bend over, I have to still sleep on my back, sitting or standing hurts like crazy. I'm ready for this pain to go away!

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Yes for sure, had it for about 2.5 to 3 weeks, intermittently. Was told by Sandy that it is part of the healing process.

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Hello everyone, I had first chosen dr. Kim but it just didn't feel right, kinda felt like an assembly line. I had a consultation with Dr. Nick and I knew right away that he was the surgeon for me it just seems like he really cares. I go this Friday for cardiac clearance. I hope to have my surgery asap. I have a few questions, does he do that drain tube and did you guys go home the same day of surgery? Im excited and scared.

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I didn't have a drain tube and I stayed overnight. He's very good. I saw 3 other surgeons before I met with Dr. Nicholson, and like you, I knew right away. Good luck!

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