I am 5 months post op and feel nauseous sometimes if I eat too fast or too much. I guess I am still learning how to eat. I am also loosing a lot of hair....I am scared to wash my hair and worry I am not going to have any left. It definitely is a little shocking to see the handfuls!

 I have no problemjng with allowing others to do the follow up if they have read my file and know what is going in.  If I'm following up they should at least know what surgery I have had.

I don't really appreciate your comment. It seems to imply that me or others wanting to see our surgeon after surgery is holding you up from having surgery.  We all want surgery fast. But I did the work, made the lifestyle changes and was given this incredible tool to maintain my lifestyle change.  After working so hard, I feel that I was entitled to see my surgeon for the follow up appointment they booked for me.

 I had bypass with Dr.Birch on June 12 and was suppose to have a 3 week follow up appointment after surgery.  It was cancelled because he was away.  Today I went for my follow up (2 months after).  After waiting 2 hours, another doctor came in who said he was a new fellow working with Dr. Birch.  He was very quick and I asked him if he was there during my surgery.  He replied that he had just started.  He told me to keep doing what I was doing and then got up to leave.  On the way out by the door he asked oh your not diabetic are you?  I replied I was and had been taken off my medication and wanted to talk to Dr. Birch about it.  He said oh your good come see him in 3 months!

I am very angry that I waited 2 hours to not see Dr. Birch.  I wanted my follow up appointment with him and since my nurse is no longer there, I fel cheated. Not to mention they sent someone in who did not even read my file!

Anyone have any advice?

 I just has surgery with Dr. birch 2 weeks ago.  I am unable to have my 3 week follow up with him as he has the entire month of July off. I was told he is not doing surgeries in July either.  

 When are you having your surgery?

 I met with Dr Birch on March 20,2012 and am having surgery on June 12,2012.  Exactly 3 months!  What kind of surgery are you having?  Do you have to do a liquid diet?

 I am so glad to hear you are at home and resting. I Kept checking this last week for any updates and was concerned when you had not posted.  I am sorry it was such a long haul for you and hope things have turned a corner in your recovery!  If you need anyone to talk to just message me.  I have not had surgery yet so can't speak from experience but can lend a listening ear.  Take care and keep us posted

 Oh I'm jealous that you got a cancellation.  I have my PAC the day before.  I was told hospital stay was 2 nights.  Best of luck!

 Hi niki. I recognize you!  Great to catch up with you on here!  I finally called Lorraine this morning and explained my situation and I got my date of June 12!!,  so excited but it seems so far away!  

 Good luck to you!  I will also have surgery with Dr Birch in a few weeks. I really liked him when I met him and am confident in his abilities.

Let us know how you are doing post op.  I hope the next few days go as smoothe and pain free as possible for you!

 Question after surgery when you wake up in the hospital do you have any tubes, drains or catheters in.  I am getting some anxiety so want to know what to expect. Thank you!

 Hi there!  I'm right behind you and wondering the same thing. I see Dr Birch on Monday and am approved for surgery. I seem to only think about surgery these days.  I have a disabled toddler and have to have the in laws come and help so just want to know. 

What surgery are you getting?