Any Seattle/Tacoma Sleevers with surgeries approaching?

[kadie777 50]

Will do! I'm actually sitting in waiting area for surgery. I'm a bit annoyed as I have been here for 6 hours. They had me come to the hospital today at 0500 am only to learn that my surgery is not until this afternoon. I had been informed that I was to come early so they could get me on fluids but alas I am in the waiting area. My new advice in scheduling surgery is to ask to be scheduled on a date when you can be first in.

[Seastars 175]

Good luck today, Kadie!

I am scheduled for June 22 - just 33 days after my first doc visit. Good news for me as that I don't need to do a liver diet, because I not-really-purposefully lost 13 pounds in the last 13 days on just regular-food high-Protein meals, so my liver has shrunk enough already. Yay!

Bad news is that she said I will have to reduce my workouts a lot for several weeks after surgery because I won't be able to hydrate enough (can only take small sips) - my signature line here is SO true for me. I will miss guzzling Water.

I asked my surgeon if I could be the first operation that day, but she said any gastric bypasses go first because they need more recovery time.

[kadie777 50]

Good luck today, Kadie!

I am scheduled for June 22 - just 33 days after my first doc visit. Good news for me as that I don't need to do a liver diet, because I not-really-purposefully lost 13 pounds in the last 13 days on just regular-food high-Protein meals, so my liver has shrunk enough already. Yay!

Bad news is that she said I will have to reduce my workouts a lot for several weeks after surgery because I won't be able to hydrate enough (can only take small sips) - my signature line here is SO true for me. I will miss guzzling Water.

I asked my surgeon if I could be the first operation that day, but she said any gastric bypasses go first because they need more recovery time.

Congrats! I bet you are excited!

[Seastars 175]

Thanks Kadie - I am! I'd heard horror stories about the liver diet so am relieved and happy.

Any update on what time you are going in?

[kadie777 50]

Way to go on your weight loss! It is nice not to do the liquid diet... Blech! I should be going in soon!

[eliminnowp 113]

Hello,

West Seattle here!! I'm a little behind you guys. My presurgical consultation is tomorrow. I've already done my prerequirements (tests, labs, educational class)....except my 5% weight loss. Group Health says it's required before they will schedule the surgery date. (I'm on the exercise bike while I type this)!

Even if I don't get a set date tomorrow it's starting to feel real. I heard they are booking Aug dates right now. I hope I at least get one by September. We'll see!

Good luck to you all!

[teacherjen 18]

I'm in Auburn and in the early stages of researching the sleeve. Anyone have doctors in the area they'd recommend? Tomorrow I'm planning on calling Franciscan in Federal Way to schedule an initial appointment. This is so exciting and overwhelming t though!

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[kadie777 50]

Hi. I just was sleeved on 31MAY and am so happy I did this. I live on west hill of auburn near federal way and my doc was dr. Srikanth at center for weight loss surgery fed way. I have heard fabulous things about Franciscan weight loss surgeons too! Best wishes!

[eliminnowp 113]

Hi. I just was sleeved on 31MAY and am so happy I did this.

Congrats! How are you feeling? What's it like on "the other side"?

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[teacherjen 18]

Hi. I just was sleeved on 31MAY and am so happy I did this. I live on west hill of auburn near federal way and my doc was dr. Srikanth at center for weight loss surgery fed way. I have heard fabulous things about Franciscan weight loss surgeons too! Best wishes!

I'm on the East Hill of Auburn! Do you happen to have a primary care physician that you'd recommend?

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[kadie777 50]

Hi. I just was sleeved on 31MAY and am so happy I did this.

Congrats! How are you feeling? What's it like on "the other side"?

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I'm feeling really good overall. I'm two weeks out and have had no issues with pain at all. I had severe nausea for the two days after surgery but very little pain, which surprised me given that 90% of my stomach was removed. My main issues are now getting my fluids and Protein drinks in, and I still tire easily. I've lost about 15 pounds since surgery.

[kadie777 50]

Hi. I just was sleeved on 31MAY and am so happy I did this. I live on west hill of auburn near federal way and my doc was dr. Srikanth at center for weight loss surgery fed way. I have heard fabulous things about Franciscan weight loss surgeons too! Best wishes!

I'm on the East Hill of Auburn! Do you happen to have a primary care physician that you'd recommend?

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Hi. I see Dr Fang at UW Physicians Federal Way. I really like her as a doctor but overall it feels that staff there are under enormous demands. I think this is happening everywhere though. Clinic management are pressuring clinicians on numbers and it's frustrating for both clinicians and clients.

[teacherjen 18]

Thanks! Yes, I'm having a hard time finding anyone that is even accepting new patients. It seems that places are swamped.

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[teacherjen 18]

Hi. I just was sleeved on 31MAY and am so happy I did this. I live on west hill of auburn near federal way and my doc was dr. Srikanth at center for weight loss surgery fed way. I have heard fabulous things about Franciscan weight loss surgeons too! Best wishes!

I'm on the East Hill of Auburn! Do you happen to have a primary care physician that you'd recommend?

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Hi. I see Dr Fang at UW Physicians Federal Way. I really like her as a doctor but overall it feels that staff there are under enormous demands. I think this is happening everywhere though. Clinic management are pressuring clinicians on numbers and it's frustrating for both clinicians and clients.

Kadie777, now I'm considering Dr. Srikanth. Would you recommend him based on your experience? How long were you in the hospital?

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[kadie777 50]

Hi. I just was sleeved on 31MAY and am so happy I did this. I live on west hill of auburn near federal way and my doc was dr. Srikanth at center for weight loss surgery fed way. I have heard fabulous things about Franciscan weight loss surgeons too! Best wishes!

I'm on the East Hill of Auburn! Do you happen to have a primary care physician that you'd recommend?

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Hi. I see Dr Fang at UW Physicians Federal Way. I really like her as a doctor but overall it feels that staff there are under enormous demands. I think this is happening everywhere though. Clinic management are pressuring clinicians on numbers and it's frustrating for both clinicians and clients.

Kadie777, now I'm considering Dr. Srikanth. Would you recommend him based on your experience? How long were you in the hospital?

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I do recommend him. He's very thorough and a nice man. His staff have been great too. I was in the hospital one night.