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lookingahead
Gastric Sleeve Patients
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Finalized my surgery date....December 21....HERE I COME!
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Hi! While I don't have a ton of spider veins on my legs, I certainly wouldn't be sad if they went away after I drop some weight. Did anyone experience a reduction of the appearance of their spider veins? Eager to hear your thoughts. As always, Thanks!
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Finally got insurance approval after what seemed to be forever, in reality it was only 2 weeks. Finalizing the surgery date with the Dr's office today, and then I can officially be on my way to the next chapter of my life. This site has been super helpful in getting answers to those silly questions and keeps me from calling the Dr's office every day when I think of a question, since I know I can find the answer on the talk forum. Thank you to everyone for your sharing... Looking forward to what the future holds!
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This may be me being overly crazy, but one of the things that I'm most concerned about post surgery is the ability to take a big gulp of Water while I'm working out. Maybe I over estimate how much I "guzzle" when I'm working out, but I'm worried that I won't be able to quench my thirst. Am I just being irrational? You know there is nothing like a nice drink of water! Eager to hear your thoughts and thank you in advance.
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Has anyone used Fairfield County Bariatrics in Fairfield, CT? Interested to hear about your experience with either of the Dr. Floch's. I'm currently awaiting my insurance approval, and so far have been pleased with the office, and my interactions with Dr. Craig Floch and his staff. Let me know if you've been sleeved there! Thanks!!!
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So it sounds like then it varies by doctor. I'm still waiting for my date, and when I had my consultation with my doctor at that point I wasn't sure which procedure I was having. Since then I've decided to go with the sleeve, so haven't talked specifics with my dr yet. Thanks for your quick answers!
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HI -- I'm hoping you guys will be able to shed some light on the drain that I keep reading about. What is the purpose of it? Does everyone who has VSG have one? How long does it stay in for? Many thanks!
