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August Sleevers?! Where Ya's At?

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Chubrubgirl    1

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Chubrubgirl. -- where in Baltimore are you having Your surgery? Mine will be at GBMC. Hopefully in late July or early August.

I am at Franklin Square. I would have chosen GBMC if it were closer. That is where I had my children and love that hospital. How have you likes your experience there thus far? Fr Sq has been AMAZING.

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kczar    166

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If everything goes according to plan, I should be an August sleever! I finish my six month diet the end of June, but my company's schedule rules out July as an option. So unless I have a hiccup with insurance (and I doubt I will), I should have a date mid-August.

And Marley, welcome to the forums! When I first started considering WLS, I absolutely ruled out the sleeve since it's not reversible. But after doing a lot of research and talking with my surgeon, I think it's the best option for me. Since you have a medical background, you have a leg up on a lot of us here. Roam the threads and you'll pick up a lot of great information. Good luck!

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NuStartInTx    31

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Hi Ladies! I've just gotten Ins. approval and am now scheduled for Aug 13th. It's being done by Dr. Collier in Conroe, Tx (just north of Houston). I was excited but now that it's "real" I'm having a lot of anxiety and second guesses! :wacko: Not worried that I won't be able to do the work, just worried something will go wrong with the surgery. Now after reading your posts I'm feeling better - glad you're all here!

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besquared1426    49

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I am at Franklin Square. I would have chosen GBMC if it were closer. That is where I had my children and love that hospital. How have you likes your experience there thus far? Fr Sq has been AMAZING.

GBMC is great. While Franklin square is closer to me, too my insurance BCBS Fep did not support it. Good luck on your surgery!

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futureskinnypants    193

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If everything goes according to plan, I should be an August sleever! I finish my six month diet the end of June, but my company's schedule rules out July as an option. So unless I have a hiccup with insurance (and I doubt I will), I should have a date mid-August.

And Marley, welcome to the forums! When I first started considering WLS, I absolutely ruled out the sleeve since it's not reversible. But after doing a lot of research and talking with my surgeon, I think it's the best option for me. Since you have a medical background, you have a leg up on a lot of us here. Roam the threads and you'll pick up a lot of great information. Good luck!

Hi Ladies! I've just gotten Ins. approval and am now scheduled for Aug 13th. It's being done by Dr. Collier in Conroe, Tx (just north of Houston). I was excited but now that it's "real" I'm having a lot of anxiety and second guesses! :wacko: Not worried that I won't be able to do the work, just worried something will go wrong with the surgery. Now after reading your posts I'm feeling better - glad you're all here!

Welcome ! I think everyone gets scared when it becomes so real....we just have to remember WHY we're doing this :) it'll all be okay and next year we're going to come on this post and talk about how hot we are :) and share photos :)

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futureskinnypants    193

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Hi..!!! My date August 10 .. Dr. Almanza.. I'm nervious don't know Wat to expect.. anybody else .??

Congrats on your date! your two days after me :) I kind of know what to expect, i've been in constant contact with some fellow posters that i've become close friends with so they're kind of letting me follow beside them during their journeys so i know whats going on , or whats going to happen. Do you have any specific questions we can help you with???

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MGM    140

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Woohoo to all of us! Our dates can't come soon enough!!

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futureskinnypants    193

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I hope it flys by! my original date was september 10th and i changed it to august 8th so that shed a month off of my time ....but honestly i feel like it has kind of flown by. Before you know it we're all going to be posting "I'M GETTING SLEEVED TOMORROW!!!" :D so excited to post those words!!

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arukind    2

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I am going to join the club. I am set for a August 6th surgery date with Ross McMahon in Seattle, WA (Swedish Hospital). Nervous but excited!

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aug62012    27

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Congrats arukind, we will be sleeved on the same day. I am so exited and nervous. I will be having it done in RichmondVA. Wish you the best!

Welcome all new Aug sleeves!!

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njsleeve    142

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I am getting my sleeve in 3 days

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njsleeve    142

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Hi all ! I'm being sleeved August 8th' date=' 2012 by Dr Morris Washington in Myrtle Beach SC. Is there any other august sleevers on here?

I'm 27 (almost) ---about 100-130 to lose.[/quote']

I having my sleeve done in 3 days

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njsleeve    142

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I am having my sleeve done in nj in 3 days

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futureskinnypants    193

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I am going to join the club. I am set for a August 6th surgery date with Ross McMahon in Seattle, WA (Swedish Hospital). Nervous but excited!

Congrats!!! I think we're all nervous...But we'll get past that at some point ( i guess after the surgery lol)

I am getting my sleeve in 3 days

Congrats!!! I hope your ready, no turning back now ;)

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