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LadyIvy

By LadyIvy, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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LadyIvy    159

LadyIvy
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Anyone else out there that got their sleeve done at Darnall on Fort Hood? I know we have a big support group there and lots of sleevers in the group. It would be wonderful to find more of you on here too :)

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mcamille23    0

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I just got my consult put in this morning. I don't know what I'm going to do yet, whether it be the lap band or the sleeve or the Rouen Y. The lap band idea freaks me out. I'm going to the meeting on the 15th of November at the hospital to see what I can see.

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LadyIvy    159

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We also have a WLS group that meets on the 1st floor at Darnell. The next meeting is November 29th at 1045. They have one evening meeting a month too, but I can never make that one so I don't know what time or day it is. The girls are wonderful and it is great having solid support from someone nearby. At first I was looking at the band, but realized I simply couldn't deal with the idea of a foreign body in me for the next 50 years. You are required to come to at least one meeting for approval. You will meet lots of people who have had different types of surgeries that are more than willing to chat with you. Good luck!

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tankerzwife    9

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I have a question. I am considering going the sleeve route. But I am worried once we get settled in here at Hood, will I be able to bring the kids along for any of the appointments. I mean I understand I will need someone to help during the surgery obiviously, but what about as far as all the appointments leading up to the surgery?

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LadyIvy    159

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Good question. I don't know. My son is school aged and he never came to any of my appointments. I know he can't come to the classes and WL nutrition support group, but other than that, I don't see why he couldn't.

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tankerwife    2

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Well I am finally one step closer to surgery. I completed everything I needed seminar, 2 wls meetings, psy eval. Then surgeron told me they would have to relook over my medical records due to a possible TIA. After explaining they never comfirmed it was a TIA and looking over the medical records. They have put me on the list and now just awaiting a call with a surgery date!

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tankerzwife    9

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Well I was told today I'm #14 on the list...so close but still so far away....

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tankerzwife    9

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I was sleeved 3/20/2013. I'm three days post op and feeling great!

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