Hi there, i just found this forum and have spent an hour reading! My name is carol, I am in the pre op stage with no surgery date...hoping for july. So far i have met with my surgeon and nutritionist, fitness assesment and am doing my 5 day ketosis diet before my pysc eval. Things are moving quickly and i am very excited. I look forward to chatting with you all, support is so important!

Hi Carol, I'm in the same boat as you! I've done my psych eval, nutrition class, and lab work/initial consult so far. I go back to the DR tomorrow and hopefully they will be sending off for my insurance approval this week. Hoping for July!! Welcome, and hopefully we can chat and update each other on our progress! I love these forums, they are filled with sweet and supportive people!

Welcome carol. I have had all the preop done and am waiting on a date from my doctor, which I will get on may 22. They tell me it will be early June. So glad to have you here!

Hi there! Are either of you going to St. Raphael? I am fortunate to be going through this with my best friend (she opted for lap band) but I know there is no such thing as too much support. I look forward to seeing you on this forum and thanks for reaching out

I am from Connecticut as well - four months post surgery - I went to MidState Medical in Meriden - Doctor Benbarhim and his group were great - I have had no complications and have lost 59lbs as of today - one pound more to reach onederland - I feel great - have had a few rough times - but not for long. Good luck to you just keep the goal in mind and reach out if you need to. This forum is a good place to talk about what you are going through - but it is about you and how you deal with your life after surgery.

Welcome to the boards!!!

I am from Connecticut as well - four months post surgery - I went to MidState Medical in Meriden - Doctor Benbarhim and his group were great - I have had no complications and have lost 59lbs as of today - one pound more to reach onederland - I feel great - have had a few rough times - but not for long. Good luck to you just keep the goal in mind and reach out if you need to. This forum is a good place to talk about what you are going through - but it is about you and how you deal with your life after surgery.

I waiting for a date from Dr Benbraham, I guess they are backed up because Danielle is no longer there. Hopefully last week of may or first week of June the girl told me. I can't wait!!

Dr. Ben is worth the wait - I did not suffer at all (other than an allergic reaction to the adheshive tape used during surger) I was back at work in two weeks. It took me six months to get all the testing done, classes taken - I never felt any pressure from them they let me go at my own pace.

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.

Dr. Ben is worth the wait - I did not suffer at all (other than an allergic reaction to the adheshive tape used during surger) I was back at work in two weeks. It took me six months to get all the testing done' date=' classes taken - I never felt any pressure from them they let me go at my own pace.

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I really like them! My insurance required 6 months, but it took me about 10 months because I really wanted to think about it and I had a few personal problems I needed to handle. Kelly is great! She had helped me a lot during all of this! I am glad I went to the group. It is a 30 minute drive but it is worth it.

I will be in Lagrange, GA. I am from Auburn, Al though.