I would trust all of them also. I really liked Dr. Wynn. She did my uncle's surgery. But I just felt more drawn to Dr. Peters. I couldn't help but pay attention to him- you know? But yeah I called the office & I have an appointment for March 31st & this time I have my Mom for support. I'm SOOOO excited. 

I had a consultation with Dr. Wynn a longgg time ago & it went good. I started my appointments, got clearance from the cardiologist & had a sleep study done. But then I realized that my support was non existent & I was having trouble getting to my appointments (I don't drive). So I canceled all of my appointments & decided to wait until I was able to be more serious about this. So, fast forward ahead a few months- my best friend got his surgery on Tuesday (Feb. 23rd) & I'm jealous to say the least. LOL. Anyway, while we were waiting for him to come out of surgery, I was talking to his Mom & she said that if I make the appointments that she'll make sure I get to all of them. I came home & told my Mom about what she said & now all of a sudden my Mom is being really supportive & urging me to call the surgeon's office. I'm going to call today- but do I explain the situation to them? Or do I call for another consultation? Or what?

Also, my original surgeon was Dr. Wynn & although she seems like a very good doctor, I got an amazing vibe from Dr. Peters when I met him the day of my friend's surgery. I'm assuming that I'll have to start all over if I wanted to choose Dr Peters instead of Dr. Wynn.

This is so confusing!!! How does all this work??

I guess they can take whatever they want. I bring cut up fruit in a container. A banana is good to take. The egg salad was also in a container with a couple crackers. The soup was in a can. You can buy food in the terminal, however it isn't cheap and it is difficult to get things we can eat. I have a card from CHRIAS, but the gestapo at the airport doesn't care. They take all liquids at the checkpoints. I bring a baggie with my Crystal lite and protein already mixed then add water & ice once I'm on the plane. You have to buy water inside the terminal or once you get on the plane. I always bring peanut butter crackers too. I carry an entire carry on with my emergency clothes, bathing suit and food that we can eat on the plane. It is a long flight. 5 hrs to California then another 5 to Hawaii. You'll love it. Have fun. ((HUGS)) Elissa

I have my first appointment on Friday but now with the snow coming I think that it will be cancelled. I am bummed as I was so excited to start this process. Does anyone have any experience with Dr. Wynn? Will I be able to get fit in quickly? (Some docs are notoriously slow to reschedule, I understand that no one has a def. answer for me :) ) What can I look forward to on this appointment? Thanks for your input!

I wouldn't buy a lot in the way of food products at this point.  I bought the no sugar added applesauce and after surgery couldn't stand the taste of it.  The Tropicana Juice may be too much sugar.  I remember a "no juice" rule and haven't touched the stuff.
Pre surgery, I bought the chewable calcium citrate with vitamin D, and a chewable centrum and the sublingual B12 from drugstore.com.  I picked up the liquid Omega 3 at the GNC and bought some Healthwise protein drink mixes at PMRI.  They also have them at the Chrias office.
I bought the Unjury powdered proteins and drank them after surgery, but I'm a month out now, and I can't stand them anymore.  I have switched to the Isopure clear protein drinks.
The point is, your tastes will change.  They change from pre-surgery to post. And they change from day to day.  I tried cottage cheese toward the end of my pureed diet and thought "this is great!  I can pack in the protein and enjoy this for lunch everyday!"  Two days later I couldn't even look at cottage cheese without getting a bit queasy.  Same thing happened with pureed chicken and broth.  First day I thought it was the yummiest thing.  Next day, couldn't stand it.
So don't break the bank.  Get the essential meds and figure out the foods on a trial by taste basis.  If you miss coffee in the morning, I suggest the Cappucinno mixes.  They have Vanilla and Amaretto at the Chrias shop.  Delish!  Protein enriched!  And a nice way to wake up your tummy in the morning.