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I'm in Richmond as well! I don't have a surgery date yet. I'm waiting to get approved through my insurance before I get a date. My surgery will be at Bon Secours St. Mary's. Good luck with your journey! ☺ Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App Hi, I am having the sleeve on 09.15 in Bon Secours St. Mary's as well. I live in Glen Allen. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, surgery on 09.15. I have been drinking premier Protein and having one sensible meal with 4 oz of protein and 2 acceptable Snacks, unlimited vegetables and one serving of fruit. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations!! Keep us posted Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Hi, we have the same date Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Hi, I am scheduled for September 15th. I live in Glen Allen, VA and surgery will be in Richmond, VA Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

That's great that everything went well. Wishing you a fast recovery Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Hi, how are you doing? how are you feeling?

Hi all, my sleeve is on Thursday 09.15.2016 and I am very excited. Currently I am on my 2 preop diet, it has not been really bad, but I can tell you that the first 2 days I had mild headache and felt lightheaded.

Hi all! I can't believe I am writing this!! I am only 11 days shy from my gastric sleeve surgery, the date is September 15th!! I live in Glen Allen, VA and my surgeon is Dr. Nathan Lee. I will be going to St. Mary's Hospital. Any September sleevers out there??

bigguy928, my PCP isn't very supportive either!! I went to my first pcp appointment on January (keep in mind this is my first time seeing a PCP here in the US) and she was just telling me about all the failures of people who get the surgery!! grrrrrr. I did my research, I went to two seminars, I have the clearance from the psychologist (which she was very supportive about it) and I am in my 6 month diet per insurance requirements. Which means I have to see the pcp 5 more times. I just hate that she is not being supportive and I don't want to change PCP just because I want to get over the 6 months fast. Trust me, I have tried so many diets, and try so many pills that never worked or didn't had long lasting results. I am so ready for a life change.

are u on fb there is a really good support group I don't have Facebook... that's why I ended up here at bariatricpal... thank you for the info though. I really enjoy reading all the encouraging words and the inspirational stories... you guys rock here!!

I see Dr. Brengman as well

Hi all, my name is Yana! I am 26 years old, 271lbs, 5'3", and I live in Richmond, VA. I am very glad I found this place to connect with other people who are or have been in the same boat as me! I have started the process to get sleeved! per my insurance requirements I have a 6 month waiting period. I have already seen my nutritionist, done psychology evaluation, and will do my first PCP visit in mid January, oh and a sleep apnea as well. I have always been fat! all my life! but right now I feel like I am in my highest and need to do something about it. I was 200lbs when I met my husband, and almost 4 years later and one baby, I am 271lbs! not good at all! I tried weight loss pills, NutriSystem, Herbalife, all kind of diets and nothing was permanent. I have been considering weight loss surgery for the last couple of years. I started a new job recently, and I had to get my health screenings done, and I had to do it twice, my shocking moments was when I saw the results and my glucose level were very high and my blood pressure was high as well. I was like, I have a 20 months old son! and a husband with PTSD from war, I need to do something to be able to keep this family together!, and that's when after a talk with a really good friend of mine, she told me that she had the lapband and recommended me about the procedures and well! here I am, starting my journey! and very excited about it. Sorry for the long post and my writing, English is my second language =) Thanks for reading, all your posts have been very inspiring and encouraging. Yana.

Hi, I am new here too, I have Anthem and it also requires 6 month waiting/dieting period... so, we will probably be June or July sleeves =)

Hi, my name is Yana and I live in Richmond, VA. I am a newbie! I just started the process/journey to get sleeved! I have to wait 6 months per insurance requirements.

Hi all, I am new here and this is my first post! I apologize for my writing (Spanish is my native language). So, there were several straws, but I feel that being my big motivation is my 20 months old son! He is my world and I want to make sure I will be his role model to live a healthy and long life. Also, my 2nd motivator is my husband (he has PTSD from war) and I want him to find some peace/feel better by leading a healthy lifestyle that includes as much outdoorsy (hiking, camping) activities as we can. And last but not least, I want to feel happy with myself!!!!! I am grateful that I found bariatricpal, I feel like it's a judgment free zone. Thanks