"July 16 - I had my surgery with Dr. Valin on July 5. Everything went great with the surgery I have no leaking. Dr. Valin was great while I was in the hospital,stoppping by even on the weekends , answering any questions and making me feel better. I was only in the hospital four days. I felt nauseaous the whole time in the hospital and even when I came home for the first week. The staff at St. Raphaels were great but they are understaffed. I had no problems with them but I could see other things going on.
I stayed on liquids for a few days at home and then went to jello and a few other things.
Saw Dr. Valin on Friday the 13th. He removed the rest of my staples and took the drain out. That had been a real pain in the neck. No one had told me anything about that before. I am on pureed foods for the week and then start regular food. So, far I haven't had trouble keeping anything down.
I do not have to go back to Dr. Valin until August 13. He said I should lose about 20 lbs. by then.
I really like him."
