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 Sent you a MSG to that email.

 This is only MY opinion..If he has only done 15 VSG I would NOT let him touch me..There are plenty of other surgeons with a lot of experience..Dr Georgen did my RYN and three other surgeries..I honestly think he is the BEST.The RNY is totally different from the VSG.. Does he have seminars? I would suggest you go..

How long did it take for the swelling to go down before you could fit into a smaller size?

Anyone in the Eau Claire area know about overeating support groups? I noticed that most of my eating happens when noone is around, done fast and in large quantities. Sounds like other addictions. Can anyone steer me in the right direction to address this issue please?

Anyone know if BadgerCare will approve a re-do of failed RNY?  9 yrs out and regained all but 52 lbs. _yes, my fault for not following rules.

everytime I eat I get the giggling in my stomach. Its raining hard here all day today so a good day to sleep, how long did your drains keep filling? mine seems to have really slowed down on one side, how long did you have them in? they a troublesom. Deb

He said the quarter thing about mine also, to funny. My weight is up right now but I think its the fluids and swelling. I had to call in today because I have so much gas in my stomach and cant get it out just keeps girggling, very uncomfortable. He said it was from the anethesia, but I shouldnt force it, maybe take a light laxative, also my inner thighs are black and blue. I think I over did it yesterday because I felt good so walked and went grocery shopping, today Im paying for it, slept all afternoon. Oh and I itch everywhere, my face, eyelids, my nose feels like its full of fuzzys, he said that also is from the anethesia. I see him on wednesday and will hopefully get at least one drain out. I tried looking at your profile but cant get into it, and would email you if you give me your address, its nice to talk to you, someone thats been there with the same doctor. Thanks for all your support, Deb

I have a recliner but find it hard to get out of and having to pull that handle up on the side is hard. Yes he tightened my ab muscles, that was where most of the pain was when I woke up in recovery. How long did you stay in the hospital? I had to stay 2 nights because my blood count was low and had to have transfusions. I sleep alot and can only be up for short periods of time. Betsy said he took 4.5 pounds of skin and fat, Im pretty swollen and have fluid build up, my scale shows me up a few pounds but am sure that will change. Keep in touch OK ,its nice to hear from someone thats been there. Deb

Hi well im home, it went well except had to stay an extra night because my blood count was low so had to get blood transfusions. You were right it is a very painful surgery and am glad the worst is over. I feel pretty good today, slept in my own bed last night, propped up of course and my husband got me a cane to get myself up and down.  Today he got me all washed up and dressings changed. Was really surprised at all the staples, looks like a train tracks. Thanks for all you comforting words and hope to hear from you soon. Deb

You're in good hands! At a great hospital! Sending prays your way!