Hiatal Hernia and wishful thinking

[sleevefaith83 20]

I hoping for the week of October the 5th. Do you know which Dr will be doing it? I don't know who's doing mine. Also do you know anything about the hotels that offer discounts if you are with the Nicholson clinic?

[hilaryglynxo 34]

I am using Dr Long I had my consult with him and met him and he was really great. I fortunately have a good friend who lives in TX and is going to take care of me for the 2 weeks post op so I don't know anything about hotel discounts. Where are you traveling from?

[MeMe8264 34]

I'm nervous about the pre-Op diet, too. Hey, I like to eat...A LOT. That's why I'm on this boat in the first place. BUT, I figure if people who are in the 400-500lb range can do it, then surely I can, too.

I do wish they had an option where they could put me into a coma for the two week pre-Op diet though. I'd totally rock the diet then.

[sleevefaith83 20]

Haha MeMe8264. I am traveling from Ohio. I freaked about the diet too. I think it will be easy for us once we have a diet and light at the end of the tunnel.

[hilaryglynxo 34]

Yes put me down for the coma also. I can't be trusted with food!!! Lol I think once I get a date I'll be ok but not knowing makes me wander why I'm torturing myself

[MeMe8264 34]

On their Out of Town Patient site it lists the hotels close to each surgical center. It doesn't mention any discounts though.

http://www.nicholsonclinic.com/for-patients/out-of-town-patients

[sleevefaith83 20]

Melissa @ the clinic mentioned discounts. I was just curious at what extent. I getting airline tickets for $53 each way thru spirit.

[hilaryglynxo 34]

@@Meme ok I can't wait to wear those high boots with jeans and boot socks! I love those. I want to wear maxi dresses! I Have a whole Pinterest board of clothes I want to wear

[MeMe8264 34]

I want to wear maxi dresses, too! And on cool days, a little blue jean jacket over one. Now, I'd look stuffed. Can't wait.

[Astrosgirl 96]

@@Meme ok I can't wait to wear those high boots with jeans and boot socks! I love those. I want to wear maxi dresses! I Have a whole Pinterest board of clothes I want to wear

Me too!! I have pinned so many cute outfits!! My most desired piece would be a pair of Miss Me jeans. A perfect fit and when I bend over I don't cut off my circulation to my legs.. Haha!

I argue with myself sometimes about whether I want to really bend over to tie my shoes or just wear flip flops! ????

[%#LoosingIt?!&- 16]

@@sleevefaith83

I see you are traveling for surgery at Nicholson and am hoping to as well. I was told I'd have to go (fly in)for an initial consult, go home and get testing done then go back a second time for surgery. Is that how it worked for you?

I was hoping I could do a phone or Skype consult then my pcp could just send all my charts and results of any tests needed so I didn't have to make 2 trips.

[sleevefaith83 20]

They do that for the egd because they are trained to find even the smallest hernias. I already had my egd scheduled before I called their office because my plans were to use a Dr in Michigan. The Melissa at Nicholson clinic tried to talk me out of doing my egd here but I had faith and did it anyways. Melissa at Nicholson clinic is great by the way! Are you doing hernia route?

Edited September 13, 2015 by sleevefaith83

[sleevefaith83 20]

Have you guys heard anything yet? Silvia called me today to let me know I am cleared. She said Lisa will call tomorrow. I am excited. She was real sweet.

[hilaryglynxo 34]

Well that's awesome. Not to burst your bubble Silvia told me the same a week and a half ago! Lol I called today so hopefully she returns my call soon! Maybe we will be having surgery about the same time!

[MeMe8264 34]

Lisa, Lisa, Lisa!