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    Gastric Sleeve Member marybe's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    08/16/2016
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    Dr. Karl Leblanc, LA
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    Smile Anxiously Awaiting a Date

    Hi, as most of you, this has been a long journey to be a normal weight. I've been working with the VA to get the sleeve, and I'm finally meeting with my surgeon on 5/26/2016 for my initial consultation. Although it may seem like I just started since I haven't met with my doctor yet, I actually started this process in October, 2015 through the VA. My prayer is that I don't have to wait to long to schedule surgery. All test have been done, and now, I just need to move forward. I'm here reading, learning and hoping to make some friends who are on this journey as well.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member WANAGL's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Cyndi
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    12/30/2015
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    Dr. Robert Marema
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    Default Re: Anxiously Awaiting a Date

    Welcome!
    You've come to the best support site!
    Congratulations on your decision. Preplanning helped me a great deal.
    Best of luck as you continue your journey!
    Once I made my decision, the time flew by. I hope it does for you also.
    Please keep us updated!




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    Gastric Sleeve Member rathgirl68's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    07/27/2015
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    Dr.Bhesania
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    Default Re: Anxiously Awaiting a Date

    Welcome



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Belle2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    07/21/2015
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    Dr. Jay
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    Default Re: Anxiously Awaiting a Date

    I know what you mean. I started the journey long before I saw a surgeon. My surgeon won't see patients until they are approved by insurance. I wish you the very best. It's a good group here.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member marybe's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/16/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Karl Leblanc, LA
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Last Activity
    07-31-2017 01:33 PM
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    Default Re: Anxiously Awaiting a Date

    I definitely will keep y'all updated. My situation is unique on that it's through the VA using a non VA Dr. All my testing had been done through the VA except the upper GI. Except for the time delay, the journey, Dr's, and my nutritionist have been wonderful. Hoping and praying our remains the same way.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Shirl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Shirl
    Surgery date
    05/17/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Sergey Lyass
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    Default Re: Anxiously Awaiting a Date

    Welcome! And echoing others... this is a wonderful forum! You will find a wealth of information, experiences, and support from others!

    I hope your process goes smoothly, but if there are hiccups or delays keep moving forward! Keep working on yourself; you cannot ever be too prepared, because once you are on this side you will feel confident that you made the right decision, specially hours and days after surgery, when the pain is a bit too much... says me... with only three days in :-)
    HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"

    Post-Op Weight:
    M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
    M2: 203 (-8.3)
    M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
    M4: 191.5 (-5)
    M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
    M6: (?)
    M7: (?)
    M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
    M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
    M10: 174 (-3.1)
    M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
    M12: 171 (-.5)
    Y1.1: 170 (-1)

    "Today is another day to get it right!"






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    Gastric Sleeve Member marybe's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/16/2016
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    Dr. Karl Leblanc, LA
    Join Date
    May 2016
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    Default Re: Anxiously Awaiting a Date

    Wow, 3 days! I wish you all the best. Please keep me updated on how your are doing.

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