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Can anyone suggest a PCP for aftercare in NJ/Philly/Bmore or DC

You can always go to the ER and care will not be denied. In addition, your insurance may cover complications, but just not the surgery.

Hi All, I am having my sleeve in MX and am new to the Jersey area. I am looking for a PCP that will do my follow up. Can anyone offer any advice?

Frza, thank you. How was your flight home?

Thank you everyone!!! I made my decision and agree both surgeons are excellent. I am going to Dr. Aceves and my surgery is 11/28! I am very excited and scared! I apprciate everyone's advice it was very helpful to understand others journeys!!

Hello, anyone have surgey in MX, but live in Philly or South Jersy. I need to find a PCP that will do my post op work. I am new to the area and do not have a PCP

you look great

Wow thank you for all the replies. I am excited and was planning to do this right at the end of the year. However, I just found out with Alvarez I will have to do a liquid diet 7 days prior and this would be during Christmas. Can anyone tell me about their experience with the preop diet and the difficulties. I will be at my inlaws during the holidays and am trying to keep this "quiet" but at the same time being realistic about being able to do a liquid diet during the holidays. UUGGHHHHHH!!!!!

I am having surgery in MX and just relocated to South Jersey/Philly area. Does anyone know a PCP in this area that will see patients that had WLS in MX?

I am having surgery in MX and just relocated to South Jersey/Philly area. Does anyone know a PCP in this area that will see patients that had WLS in MX?

I want to have vertical sleeve surgery and am attempting to decide between Alverez and Aceves. I was initially leaning toward Aceves, but due to proximity and am really leaning toward Alvarez. I was a little concerned that Alvarez only has you in the hospital for 2 days and does not use a drain. Has anyone went to Alvarez and can you share your experience.

1. The clothes in my closet 2. High heels without my knees hurting

1. The clothes in my closet 2. High heels without my knees hurting

thank you for sharing.

has anyone went to or know anyone that went to MX. I live in PA, but just found out my insurance does not cover bariatric surgery.

Thank you.

Can someone tell me about the mtgs in south jersey. I live in Cherry Hill.

Who are you going to in mx?

I'm not sleeved, but I would imagine that sugar would bring back cravings. Today, it's half and half...then it's milkshakes. You worked hard and put your body through a lot. I encourage you to stay focused.

Congrats!

Thank you Suzannesh and I may send you some questions... Jen, I love your testimonial. It makes me want to schedule an appointment. I feel the same way every year of every day it seems as if all i can focus on is my weight. I want a tool to assist me in getting down so i can be in a better state to exercise and maintain. Did you go alone?

Init4me, that is great to hear, It is amazing the side effects that are associated with being over-weight. I applaud your bravery to take the steps you have.

Init4me, that is great to hear, It is amazing the side effects that are associated with being over-weight. Mi applaud your bravery to take the steps you have.

Hello, I am new and unsleeved. I am certain like many of you Can attest; i am in the debating stage. The stage that makes you question why you are considering something that seems drastic. I ask myself daily can't I just do this, but hire a personal trainer and nutritionist this time around. I wonder aimlessly what are the ramifications of having part of my stomach removed. Will they discover in about 10 years that this may cause harm..... My story...I have been overweight most of my life. About 10 years ago, I dropped about 50 pounds, but over the course of the years, I've gained it back. I yo- yo constantly and enjoy exercise. However, my joints suffer do to my weight and I don't exercise as much. Lastly, I am having problems carrying a child past the first trimester and my doctor suggest I need to lose weight. My insurance does not cover bariatric, so I will be self pay. I am considering dr. Aceves in mx. Thoughts? Would love to hear other stories.