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Dr. Brebbia will be my surgeon too. How did it go? How are you doing?

I am two months into the process of getting approved. Dr. Brebbia will be doing my gastric sleeve surgery. He does an informational meeting first (in Olney, MD) to explain the different types of surgery. There are also free monthly support meetings for people who are pre- or post-surgery, as well as monthly nutritional meetings. The bariatric coordinator is Kenneth Alexander. The actual surgery will be done at G.W., a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery. I think it's a terrific program.

Oh and I forgot to add that Dr. Brebbia will be doing my sleeve surgery.

I will be have my surgery at montogery medical as well. Tomorrow I go for my follow up visit for my sleeve surgery that I plan on having in July (praying that my insurance approves).

My surgery was wed. It's getting easier withe gas pains. I love my doctor Marc Rickford
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Dr. Bebbia is a great doctor. I had the gastric sleeve on 05/02/14 at Medstar Montgomery Hospital. No regrets.

I will be doing my last nutritional visit next month. I did my endoscopy last Friday. I completed my physc visit. My surgeon will also be Dr.Brebbia and I will be having my sleeve surgery at Montgomery Medstar in Olney Maryland.

I think I got the link so I hope it works...
m.youtube.com/watc...
Also here are the lyrics to the song!!!
Silhouette Lyrics
Nikki Flores
I've always been the music in the background I've danced among the shadows on the wall Cause no one ever noticed my details In fact they never noticed me at all
But now I'm breaking free I'm more than an outline of who I use to be I'm coming out of the backlight It's time to be seen, there's no more featureless portrait She's ancient history, but I'll never forget My silhouette, my silhouette
I used to try to hide my imperfections I only saw the world in black and white But now I'm looking at the bigger picture And everything is clearer in my life
But now I'm breaking free I'm more than an outline of who I use to be I'm coming out of the backlight It's time to be seen, there's no more featureless portrait She's ancient history, but I'll never forget My silhouette
Now I've opened your eyes Cause I'm not letting me go stepping out of the dark I'm so in control Leave the old you behind Remember to hold on to your soul
I'm more than an outline, yeah I'm coming out of the backlight
But now I'm breaking free I'm more than an outline of who I use to be I'm coming out of the backlight It's time to be seen, there's no more featureless portrait She's ancient history, but I'll never forget My silhouette
I'm more than an outline of who I use to be I'm coming out of the backlight It's time to be seen, there's no more featureless portrait She's ancient history, but I'll never forget My silhouette

There is a song by Nikki Flores on youtube called Silhouette!!!!
I cried as I listened to it... I swear it had to have been written for all of us going through this life changing journey & for our transformations!!! It is a must to listen to it!!!
Tell me your thoughts on this song!!! I think it should become the theme song for WLS patients!!! Lol!!! I was trying to copy the link here but since I am on my phone it won't let me but please be sure to give it a listen , it is so uplifting & inspirational, at least to me!!!

Same here. I have said before on this forum that Federal BC/BS is the best insurance I have ever had - ever. I am six months into my program and two months post-op and still have not received a bill for anything except my doctor office co-pays.
Also, losing the first fifty pounds has made a remarkable difference in the pain in my joints. Even my posture is better. I will always have post-stroke mobility / balance issues, but the pain relief is noticeable.

I had mine done with Dr. Halmi at Blue Point Group. They are a well-oiled machine. Just show up and do what they tell you. They are experts at getting the procedure approved. They have a complication rate that is an order-of-magnitude better than the industry. Post-op surgical care at Fair Oaks was exceptional. They have bariatric nursing specialists. It has been a very positive experience. I am 3 months post- op and down 75 lbs. It has been no big deal.
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Well, went today and the surgeon suggested sleeve for a few reasons. No absorbtion or dumping issues as with RNY, minimal follow up, no rearranging of the spinchter muscle (yuk) right choice for my weight loss goals, great results - I guess my stomach will be the size of a banana??

People need to mind there business, some people just hate to see people happy so they want you to join them in there own misery.

People need to mind there business, some people just hate to see people happy so they want you to join them in there own misery.

I have had several people at work comment on how "easy this is for you" or "it sure is coming off fast." "Aren't you glad you took the easy way?" (my personal favorite)
I just look at them and say, "care to join me at the gym tonight while I sweat my ass off on the elliptical for 30 minutes and then weight lift for another 45? Or how would you like to join me in eating my 3 oz serving of Protein while surrounded by people in the cafeteria who are eating fried corn dogs, onion rings and homemade chocolate cake?"
That usually shuts them up.

My name is Natalie and I want to have the sleeve surgery. I have been overweight since childhood and battling my weight has been a constant battle. I am so tired of the Yo-You Dieting. Being 300 pounds and 5"6 is not easy. Especially with all the back and knee pain that makes it difficult to move around. I made my appointment for this Friday to my Primary Care Doctor. I am hoping all will go well at this appointment and that she will assist me in finding some good sleeve surgeons in the Marlyand and DC area. I have BCBS fed and I hope and pray my insurance company will not give me to much of a hard time with getting the process going. Can anyone tell me there experience with how they started there Sleeve Surgery Journey. I am just trying to stay positive and that prayfully I will be approved for this Surgery.

Thanks!!
I got APPROVED today!!

That is great Nita, I know you are very excited. I have a person that I spoke to at work who had the surgery and has the same exact insurance that I have. So I hope I get this going really soon.

Yes you and me and its so easy said but sometimes hard to do for me. I have wanted this and been looking into it for the last 4 years. I had to wait for my insurance then when I got it my fertile behind got pregnant. I was so happy but sad and mad because i wanted the sleeve so bad and now I was going to have to wait again. But my obgyn new i wanted it and said we as a team was going to get me ready for it so I could get it done. Thank God for good doctors who really care. My baby girl is 4 months old.

I know there is an October group here somewhere but I thought I would start this off by introducing ourselves!
I'm 25 years old and from British Columbia, Canada. My surgery is set for October 2. My pre op ensure shake diet starts September 2 but I have started a week early for a head start I am
A nurse by profession and engaged but no kids. With my history of PCOS kids will come after I drop the weight. Starting weight: 280lbs Current Weight: 275 and losing everyday!!

Hi, first if I was you I would make sure your insurance even covers the sleeve by calling them yourself. I am 280 and 5'6" and feel the same way. My knees hurt my hips and my achilles tendons became torn. So I decided to try and get sleeved. I also have BCBS, the weightloss clinic I went to told me my insurance covered all three surgeries (band, sleeve and bypass). They said I had to do a 6 month Doctor supervised diet. So I did and was getting all excited. I got my surgery date Aug 21. And was supposed to start a 2 week skim milk diet Aug. 7 I found out on Aug. 6 that BCBS doesn't cover the sleeve, only the band bypass. Apparently they over looked some fine print. I was so upset because down deep I really didn't want the bypass. Luckily I get the choice of BCBS or United so now I have to wait until Oct. To change insurance so hopefully I can get sleeved in Jan or Feb. I hope I'm able to be in the same mind set I was in Aug. It all just feels like a big rollercoaster kind of a head trip with my eatting issues. I just don't want you to get let down like I was. Good luck I hope it all works out for you.

Hi and welcome!!!
My journey started with my wife talking about the weight loss surgery some gals at work had and how well they were doing. That rolled off my back. Then she said she wanted to look into it for herself. That got my attention. I offered the "like putting a gun up to your head" argument along with the "just discipline yourself" gambit. I begrudgingly went to a support group where the surgeon spoke. Not only was I reassured about her Roux N Y operation I started thinking about sleeving myself which shocked my wife.
I am stubborn but not an idiot.
My statistics are below. I made the right decision, so did she.

My name is Natalie and I want to have the sleeve surgery. I have been overweight since childhood and battling my weight has been a constant battle. I am so tired of the Yo-You Dieting. Being 300 pounds and 5"6 is not easy. Especially with all the back and knee pain that makes it difficult to move around. I made my appointment for this Friday to my Primary Care Doctor. I am hoping all will go well at this appointment and that she will assist me in finding some good sleeve surgeons in the Marlyand and DC area. I have BCBS fed and I hope and pray my insurance company will not give me to much of a hard time with getting the process going. Can anyone tell me there experience with how they started there Sleeve Surgery Journey. I am just trying to stay positive and that prayfully I will be approved for this Surgery.