Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 CAN YOU TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT DR. GAGNER AND WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE SURGERY IM SCARED AND NEED A LITTLE INSIGHT..THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 Hi carolann, and welcome, I had an open, so I only know about that, but there are lots of people here that can fill you in on the lap. My open was OK, I am not thrilled about the scar, but after losing 160 lbs, who cares about a scar, right? I was in the hospital for 4 days, came home on vicoden, and within a week simply felt like I had a pulled muscle. I was on clear liquids for a while, as my doc is conservative and felt the inside needed time to heal, which takes longer than the outside. I cant tell you not to be nervous, you would be nuts if you weren't, but education is the best way to overcome that, and this is the place, first hand information, some of which is better than the advice or lack of advice that you may receive from your own doctor, especially in the area of nutrition , ( personally, i think they leave that class out in med school, it may only be an elective). There are great people here to help you and support you, so ask questions, post often, and get involved, believe me, it helped me enormously. Cathi 15 months post op down 160 pounds. reached my docs goal, but still 30 away from MY goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 Welcome to the group, youll find this group very informative and supportive. where ya from? angie upstate ny pre op 7-24-02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 Welcome aboard the train of " LOSERS " . Were we are all winners for fighting to take our lives back under control and to have a happier and healthier journey. Kick up your feet, grab some water and lets get to know one another. We have a lot of fun around here and loving hearing from new people, our family is growing each day.. So welcome to the family! I has the open RNY on July 21, 2001 and have lost 133 lbs in 11 months went from a size 30/32 to a size 14 its a beautiful, exciting, feeling to walk and breath at the same time! Welcome! Theresa ~IL SX: 7/21/01 As of Date: -133 lbs Under 200 lbs!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 See if he's listed at ObesityHelp.com http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/WLSjourney.phtml --- bootsy999@... wrote: > CAN YOU TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT DR. GAGNER AND WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE SURGERY > IM SCARED AND NEED A LITTLE INSIGHT..THANKS > > ===== Click the link below for your chance to win $5 Million just for having a birthday. http://www.ezsweeps.com/index.php?sf=2840830 ************************************************************* Check out my website at http://www.geocities.com/bwaynehall. You can see pictures of me at the PHOTOS link. Thanks and have a beary nice day! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 I had mine lap with Dr. Hargroder in Baton Rouge Louisiana through Images. Honestly this was the easiest surgery and recovery of all the surgeries I have had. Hysterectomy, appendix removed, tonsils, sinus surgery, bilateral Occipital Neurectomy..... This one there was way less pain, and healed quickly and without any complications. I am 2.5 weeks post op. I specifically chose lap because of the previous surgeries, wounds that opened, and such...... Hugs, Romero HI IM NEW HELLO IM NEW TO THIS GROUP AND AM THINKING OF HAVING SURGERY WITH DR. GAGNER CAN ANYONE GIVE ME A LITTLE INSIGHT AS TO HOW HE IS AND HOE PAINFUL IS THE SURGERY AND IS LAP IS BETTER THEN OPEN..THANKS CAROLANN AND NERVOUS To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2002 Report Share Posted June 15, 2002 Hello CarolAnn - welcome to our wonderful group. Have you been to www.obesityhelp.com to research that doctor? They have a lot of patient input there on the various surgeons. You'll surely find someone who's worked with him. Lap versus Open is a big debate that can go either way. Some swear that lap is the only way to go because you have 5 small incisions versus one big incision. But I also have heard of more complications with lap surgery. Open incisions take longer to heal, but the surgery goes more quickly, which means being under a shorter amount of time. A lot depends on your surgeon and what he is comfortable with. Good luck in researching your doctor and keep us posted as to your progress. Jeanne in WI Age 38 Open RNY 05/21/2002 314/ 298 /150-175 5' 8 " djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2002 Report Share Posted June 15, 2002 IM FROM NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2002 Report Share Posted June 15, 2002 THANKS FOR E-MAILING ME BACK AND MY HATS OFF TO YOU WHAT A WONDERFUL JOB YOU DID WITH YOUR WEIGHT...LOTS OF LUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.