Tell your GI that when you aspirate and get pneumonia, can't even swallow
water, have your body deteriorate so much that you can't work....that you
will hold...
Jess - I put my answers below in caps! Cindi How long is the typical hospital stay after surgery? FOR A LAP HELLER - 2-3
DAYS. I HAD MINE ON MONDAY & WENT...
What a day yesterday was. I was a disaster yesterday at work. When the CEO found out what was going on with me, she asked what the surgery is called that I...
Hi Andrea ...... OMG I can't believe it!!!!! What an emtional roller coaster you have been on. I am so sorry. I am getting that medical stuff ready to mail...
How about we all call, fax or write our surgeons to see if they have a Canadian referral, gi and/or surgeon for Andrea. If some names keep appearing over and...
Hi, Everything has gone well the past two weeks since surgery. The 5 little incisions have healed without any problem. I am planning to return to work...
Option 4: Hire a lawyer to send a letter to the doctor and his supervisor. That usually is all you need to get the doctors to start moving. It may cost a...
Hi Jess. I had the lap heller 6 months ago and I'm doing fine. I hear you about being scared. I was too, but I'm so glad I had it done. jade_tessa@......
My doctor wants me to have Botox. For those of you who have had Botox, could who give me some information. Did it work for you? What was your experience with...
Thank you Sandy. I truly appreciate your idea. I just got back from my my family doctor. I had a good breakdown there. I told him I am fed up. I can't do...
Hi BP, Thanks for the 4th option. My boss has suggested that. At this point I don't even know who to send it to! They say there is nothing else to do. How...
Ginny how wonderful to read your news ! Hope things continue to go well and that you will not leave us now you are up and going again. We need success stories...
Andrea, I just did a search on health care in Canada and found the following site: CIC Canada | Fact Sheet: Health Information for Newcomers I copied and am...
Memories Carrie I know you've seen this before but it brings back such sweet memories doesn
t it? Sit back, relax, listen, read, & smile. Kind of of...
Has anyone heard any theories on LES replacement. Say, for instance, mechanical or swine? I realize, if it was organic, the muscle would need to be cut to...
Ginny, I am SO VERY HAPPY for you and to hear a success story. I was really beginning to have second doubts and pre-surgery worry was setting in. The report...
I wish someone here in the United States was doing this.....I just LOVE being a guinnea pig. As long as the treatments are non-invasive and don't cause harm....
Fed Ex just brought my "Pre-Op" instructions for CC. I thought there was some sore of fasting involved as there is for GI- type stuff. But, oddly, my pre-op...
My husband wants to get his hotel through Priceline....so I was wondering if anyone can tell me how many nights he should buy if I expect an "average"...
Joy Its not odd for them to do your pre-op the day before. Mine was all done the day before. And if you are only having the lap done...you probably will only...
Joy I'm not sure you would probably be there for a total of 3 days, pre-op day, surgery, and recheck day. I would just call and ask them. Julie in Indiana My...
Hi Joy, The only time I had to fast for my surgery was after 12 midnight the night before. It all depends on the doctor and the individual. I did however eat...
Isn't it interesting how each Dr. has their own set of requirements for the same proceedure? The consult I had with the local surgeon said he would require 3...
