"Dr. Hagen, Toronto Ontario did the surgery on Apr 23, 08.rnrnI had my 3month checkup and I was in the office for about 10 minutes. I have developed a sliding hernia and gallstones and he was not too concerned about either. The response was \"they'll go away by themself\" and if you want your gall bladder out, get it out.rnrnSo I am back to my family doctor.rnrnWith regards to pre-care, I went thru the tests and he was very thorough and added a 1/2 day seminar on gastric by-pass where a dietien gave and showed portion size.rnrnI found that her knowledge not to be very concerned about specific issues. Therefore, I have hired another dietien to follow me.rnrnApparently when you loose weight too fast, could develop gallstones (which I did not know). He said they usually take it out at the operation.rnrnI have a 6 month checkup in Sep and I am not too sure if I will go.rnrnBut I am down 37 pounds which is great."
