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k081176    1

k081176
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I was just sleeved on January 8th. I was a band to sleeve. I would love to talk to others about issues or concerns or even just to walk. I live in Milford CT.

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Hi Ericka! I'm in hamden. Band in 09, sleeve last Wednesday @ Yale. How are you doing with the change?

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michael1220    0

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Hi Kate,

How are you doing with pain?

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k081176    1

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<p>Hi Kate,</p>

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<p>How are you doing with pain? </p>

So far so good. Soar from the normal stuff, trying to get up etc. still get tired real quick and I'm not used I that!! Not hungry at all which is a good sign...

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k081176    1

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<p>I am new here. Located in Naugatuck, CT. I will be having surgery with Dr. Druffy at Yale. Anyone use him?</p>

Mike, Dr Duffy is great. I have Dr Roberts. E did my band and sleeve last week. You are in good hands with that group!!

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crimsonjennifer    0

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Not a sleever, well, pre-op, but looking into bypass. Anyone had their procedure done at Griffin??? And out of curiosity, why did you choose sleeve or bypass?

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michael1220    0

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Personally I chose the sleeve due to the risks and malnutrition that is common with bypass. The sleeve only affects the stomach instead of the bypass which affects the small intense. I did not want band due to having for a foreign object in my body.

I figured I can have a similar loss with sleeve as I would with bypass. I know I will need to "work" harder with the sleeve and I am okay with that.

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michael1220    0

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I was looking at Griffin, but I really liked the Doctor at Yale. They have years of experience performing these surgeries and often travel around the country to train other doctors to perform these types of surgeries.

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k081176    1

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I agree with Michael about my choice as well. Although I did have a band, it was not working for me.

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Jill105    29

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I had my surgery on Dec 3rd and was discharged on the 5th. No complications. Pain was managed very well in the hospital as well as meds at home. It was a great experience!

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michael1220    0

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Fantastic! I am sensitive to pain meds. What kind did they give you?

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PGee    318

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Congrats! It'll be here before you know it!......I just passed the 5 month mark and couldn't be happier with the results.....welcome to BariatricPal, and good luck with this journey!

I'm getting the sleeve on feb 3. Can't wait

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PGee    318

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Dr. Craig Floch is my doctor.....Can't say enough good things about him and his practice....their follow up care is the best. Wishing you both the same, wonderful experience I had from preop to postop.....good luck.

In Bridgeport ct, not sleeved yet. Insurance changed so have 5 more nutrition visit. My doctor is Craig Floch

.....however, Dr. Fridman was the doctor who saw me in recovery right after surgery and liked him too

are there any Dr. Fridman patients in here?

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