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I am a nurse in USA single 45 years young and beautiful, but multiple surgeries and excess skin hanging has left me scarred and sagging. Who will ever love me like this? Well I be able to love myself? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Hi All, I'm scheduled to have my revision surgery on August 7, 2015. I have Dr. Rabkin. I'm traveling alone across country from CT to CA. HELP! Anyone can relate? What do I do? Strange city. No one to run to the pharmacy for me. Have to stay 4-5 days in hospital. Will be open, not laparoscopic. Argh. What about complications? What if I have a meltdown? Having the hardest time finding an affordable place to stay, Dr's office of no help. Any advice, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks NurseSmart

Well my surgery is on Friday. I'm here in San Francisco. Anxious but positive.

Hi Mimanney, I did go to see a surgeon in NYC but he wanted $75,000.00 up front and when he found out I was self pay, basically said no, I won't do it. He was lacking in the professional area as well, answered a personal phone call during my $300.00 10 minute consultation and then stayed in the room talking on the phone. Anyway, I was recommended this surgeon by a specialist whose opinion I trust. I have expressed my concern with his wonderful office staff. They just keep reassuring me that people travel alone from all over the world to see him and do very well. But as far as any other surgeons that can perform a revision to a DS in my area, there are none. Thanks for your reply. SN

Hi All You West Coasters, I feel like a fish out of Water. I am flying from Connecticut in less than 3 weeks for DS surgery with Dr. Rabkin at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco. Still looking for a place, trying to do the AirBNB thing. I'm self pay. I think I'm having a meltdown. I'll be going it alone. Anyone who can give me some encouragement or suggestions, I'd greatly appreciate it. SmartNurse