I actually attended one of their meetings 2 years ago with my husband since I live nearby and I felt like we were being herded through.  Sorry, I do not remember the doctors name...but I can tell you I knew more information about the procedures prior to the visit than was explained to us.  The girl at the insurance desk gave me the icd9 code and told me to call my insurance company to find out if it was a covered procedure...which I did.  The code my insurance covered was 1 digit off, so for the next 6 months I got the run around of being pre-approved then eventually denied.  It was a very frustrating and heart-breaking experience...and they do make you work for a lot of things to prove you want this surgery.  I would not recommend them at all, but that is my opinion.   Now I am going through another office and it has been a completely different kind of experience.  Go to one of the meetings and see for yourself.  It always best to be your own judge.  Just because it is not a good fit for me does not mean it will not be for you, afterall there are a lot of success stories from Barix.

I had the same fear before my surgery. The NG tube was out before I came too and they took the catheter out shortly after I was moved to my room - didn't feel a thing when they removed it.

Thanks, want to make cheesecake for my kids when I visit 1pkg.SF jello pudding cheesecake flavor,1/2c lofat milk and 1 lg. container Fage Total 0% PLAIN YOGURT. mix TIL CREAMY  Can add Davinci or toroni flavorings. Top with No sugar added Cherry pie filling.  It's cheesecake with high protein and low carbs and lowcalories. Also want to make chicken salad using greek yogurt as half of the dressing using Smart Balance mayo and Tyson  diced chicken green pepper and green onion  or diced  apple  and pecans  and celery what ever you like, Also works good for tuna salad.  PowerCrunch Bars are my afternoon pick me up. Didn't want to have to bring extra stuff if I could get it there. Thanks!

yes and Kroger  does too!

Congrats on getting your surgery date.  In my book, Dr. Kemmeter is the very best surgeon around.....you'll be pleased.  

Prayers that all goes well with the surgery and that your recovery is quick and painless.

Pat r.