Congratulations!!!  Glad to hear that you are cleared and everything is swet to go. 

Kris

 It's official - I had my follow up with Dr. Kumar for cardio clearance and I'm cleared!  In fact since I gave up soda/caffeine and started eating better, my blood pressure and cholesterol have decreased!  I'm so psyched.  Only 40 days until surgery!  

I'm getting the whole mix of emotions - excitement, anxiety, concern, hopefulness, you name it!  I can't wait for the first day of the rest of my life!  =)

It's so great to have this place to come to and share excitement, get encouragement, etc.....I'm so thankful!

Lots of hugs~~

Hi MIchelle,
I am in the Dover area very close to base. My wife and I are both RNY patients.

Good morning and Welcome.

I am fairly new to post surgery life I had my RNY performed by Dr. Wynn just over 3 months ago and I couldn't be happier.  Since the beginning of the process I am down approximately 84 pounds.  I too live in the Bear area. 

As much as all of the pre-op test are a pain in the butt we all know that they are for our benefit and need to be done.   When I went for my pulmonary consult they set me up for a sleep study as well ... and I agree with Judy not much actual sleeping was involved...so I'm not sure if it's considered mandatory but everyone I have met (who has undergone surgery) has had the test done.

I love CHRIAS.  Everyone there is really supportive I couldn't have had a better team of doctors to take care of me.  Even though Dr. Wynn did my surgery I had both Dr's Irgau and Peters check in on me at the hospital to make sure everything was going OK with my recovery.  They are a great team and would really recommend them to anyone looking to go through the surgery

Good Luck and hope to talk to you soon.
Kris

Hello,

I'm soon to get my surgery with Dr. Irgau.  Can't wait.  I'm glad to see that there is a group such as this who have first hand experience with the Chrias group.  I'm leaving shortly to go out for my cardio test.  Next month I have a Pulmonary consult and I really hope I don't have to do a sleep apnea test (delay).  I know I don't have sleep apnea...I was tested for it a few years ago.  You think he'll take my word for it or is it mandatory?

I really would love to hear any comments about experiences with Chrias and Dr. Irgau.  He gives off good vibes and I've heard that he's a great surgeon.

Thanks