I had surgery with Dr. Atkinson on Monday 10-13.  You won't meet him until surgery.  I submitted all my paperwork and they called me in for a surgery date.  I came in for a consult got my date and waited.  THEN 11 days later they called with my approval and moved my surgery date from Nov 3rd to OCt. 8.  I decided to wait a couple days and go in on Oct. 13.  I went in at 9am.  I had surgery at 1130am.  I was out of recovery by 230pm.  The first day was the worse day ever.  I was miserable.  The pain was insane but they give you a pump as well as liquid lortab.  Day 2 not so bad.  I had a bite of jello (too sweet) and 4 pitchers of ice chips.  For lunch I had a bite of chicken broth and a bite of some grape jelly stuff.  I kept it down and I was good.  I walked the halls all day on day 2 and left at 330pm that day.  Since I have been home day 4 was the worse.  I have kept everything down, chicken noodle soup, protein drinks.  Everything is too sweet.  Powerade zero is my new friend.  I dread trying to tke my pills.  My incisions hurt and are groos but are healing nicely.  No weight loss still trying to get rid of the fluids and swelling.  Can't wait to try new foods. I am keeping down 4 oz of drinks and soup.  I tire very easily.  I walked alot yesterday.  But paid the price with exhaustion.  Dr Atkinson is amazing and his staff knows there stuff.  I know it is hard to sit and wait but you have no choice.  They will get it done.  Good Luck

Hi everyone-

I  am new to this board and this is my first post. I also have Dr. Atkinson and have not yet met him. I just met his PA Melissa for my consultation a couple of weeks ago. I just am waiting for the insurance approval and surgery date. I have Aetna. I am also having the gastric bypass. Has anyone else had this through this office? I have found that you need to keep on top of things with his office staff. I am always calling and leaving messages and calling back when I can. I have been working toward the surgery for a long time, starting when i switched insurances last year. I find that in order to get things done, you need to keep following up. I know it will be worth it.

Good morning.  I am relatively new to the area and am seeking a local WLS support group to attend.  Anyone know of any open meetings in Henderson (or Las Vegas?)  I have seen a few when doing online searches, but they appear to be specific patients-only meetings.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  I am 14 months post-op and down 101 lbs from RNY.

Thanks all!

The Peppermill has just about anything that you would want Helga, I know you won't have a problem. They do have snack bars at which you will be able to get some soup. If you like Chinese food we go to a buffet on Plumb Lane(turn left on Virginia go to Plumb lane), turn left and is on the left side. My husband shares with me and I love the tofu in the hot and sour soup.. so good for you to.

Would love to drive in to see you but need to make up some work. I only work 4 hours a day but looks like I am owing several 8 hour days..

Hugs and you go girl.. win some for the trip,,

Road Trip????????????  Gina  : )