[greensgirl19]

Ok, went for my first post-op with my gorgeous doc and he explained everything to me. The sheet that they give everybody is from the older doc who retired and were his beliefs and mostly for 'open' pts. I don't know why they don't rewrite it because his ideas are much different than even the other two docs left in the office. He even said that almost every doc who does these differs - and we can ALL vouch for that!!
So his changes:
1. No it's not 3 hours of no drinking after you eat, it's at least 1 hour. His comment : when would you have time to drink? THANK YOU - that was my question!
2. No I don't have to take bile salts (for the other 2 docs you do), but he had a few reasons which sounded good to me. He said if an issue comes up with my gallbladder, we'll deal with it then.
3. I have been allowed to have full liquids for days now!!! (ok, I'll admit, I started onday in tiny amounts and did fine - now I don't feel guilty!)
4. My sheet has no full liquid stage and says purees for 4 weeks. My doc told me to do full liquids a few days (already did!), puree for a few more and start solid food next week. I will do this in extreme moderation with extreme caution and common sense, but BOY is this different than that sheet!
I'm so glad I went with my little list of questions. And I told him all about you guys and he said especially since I live so far from their office (1 hour away), he says it's excellent to have such support!! Thank you ladies!!!!

[BOOTS]

Sounded Like You Were Well Prepared When You Went To The Doc Today, Good Going Hun!!! Sounds Like You Are Doing Soooooooooo Great!!!

Hopefully You Can Find A Wtloss Group In Your Area For Extra Support Or Start One.

Your Doint Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[traciflud]

Glad you got the water issue cleared, I was telling my hub about it last nite and he was laughing and said the same thing we all did "WHEN do you have enough time to drink all the water you have to??" So glad you know where you are heading with everything!!

[greensgirl19]

Actually Traci I meant to tell you that it wasn't a misprint because it says it in 2 places and one spot says '2 1/2 -3 hours'. Gosh, if I didn't have you guys, I wouldn't have even known to ask! Can you imagine how many people have probably struggled with this? It's crazy and makes me even more greatful to have you guys!

[sageemily2005]

in all the classes they make us go to up here they make sure they drill it so bad u end up with nightmares and waking up in sweats cause they are like a bunch of drill sargents im like OMG i hope i can remeber LOL just me being wise...and let me let ya in on some thing i just plaiinly forget to drink some time im hoping after surgry i remeber to drink....LOL... and BRAVO sweety you asked ur dr all the right questions...thats WONDEFUL and keep up the good work

[tyraine]

Well good for you. Glad you got your questions answered for you. Its good to have a doctor that you can sit down and ask questions and they explain things to you. You are on the right track now. Keep up the good work.

[Trulykath]

Sounds like a great report...I actually can't believe how many surgeons do this and then just basically cut the patient loose...with no info....don't get me wrong, if I called my NUT right now, she'd help, but I don't know what I would do without my RR family!

[BOOTS]

Amen To That Kath. Plus They Never Have Enough Time To Give As Much Info As We Get Here.!!!

[clancythecamper]

Glad you're doing well and that you're on the right track!

[DocSanae]

Congrats on the great follow up visit!
I'm sure your dr was very very pleased with your progress.