Nicholson Clinic

[kimlmt 23]

Just had my egd this morning and have my surgery date of 10/27. When and what should I expect for the ekg?

the ekg is no biggie. They will draw labs and then put a bunch of the electrodes all over the proper places, get a 1 minute read and you'll be on your merry way!

[SaraSleeves 17]

I met Dr. Carlton yesterday. Love his personality! He did the EGD and I wish he were my surgeon but they put me with Dr. Long , who I am sure is great too. Anyone have Dr. Long? I do have the hiatal hernia so that will help with my out of pocket cost. How is everyone else doing ?

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[kimlmt 23]

It sure doesn't hurt that Dr. Carlton is easy on the eyes! He performed my egd as well. Congrats on having a hiatal hernia, girl!

[lmag 19]

I am from out of town 7 plus hours. I also went the hernia route. Had surger y on 9-8-15. They were awesome and worked with me on everything.

[lmag 19]

My total cost for everything, EGD, sleep study, surgery was only $1,450. I planned for around $3,000 to be on the safe side.

[sleevefaith83 20]

Lmag how long was the process from start to finish. Did you stay in a hotel, if so did you get a discount? How long did they want you stay in Dallas? Which Dr did you have?

[lmag 19]

My first appointment was in July, had surgery on September 8. I only stayed in a hotel the day we left the hospital after surgery. I flew in for my EGD and was able to have my blood work, ekg and sleep study local. I used Nicholson. They didn't tell me we needed to stay after surgery but the PA told me after surgery. They are really great and worked with me so well.

Good luck.

[lmag 19]

No hotel discount, but it was pretty cheap since it was on a Tuesday.

[sleevefaith83 20]

I am in Ohio so I did my egd here. I am waiting for a surgery date. So you flew home the day after surgery? How was that?

[lmag 19]

No we drove home the day after surgery, I flew up for my initial appointment and egd. I don't think I could have flown home after surgery. We stopped every hour so i could walk around. I actually have a work trip where I will be flying on the 21st of September. I am a little nervous, but I feel better every day.

[sleevefaith83 20]

What about aftercare? Whats the plan for that? Thanks for the information by the way! ☺

[lmag 19]

Do you mean my follow up appointment? If so I'm supposed to go back in 2 weeks but haven't heard back on that yet.

[sleevefaith83 20]

Yes, post op. I do not see me being able to go back two weeks later. How are you feeling?

[lmag 19]

I feel better every day. I had no nausea today. I was able to get my Protein in through out the day and I think that has helped. I'm already down 7 pounds so that makes it all worth it. I'm ready to get back to normal.

[sleevefaith83 20]

Good! I imagine it's hard.