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jazzyjay    33

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Hello everyone!!

I am just starting the process for my sleeve. Not looking forward to the 7 month wait, but atleast it will give me the chance to be totally prepared. I also look forward to all the things I will learn from each one of you in this forum.

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Gigi_Girl    77

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Hello! Welcome! I use Dr. Miles from the same group. You will find them both to be very capable doctors. I am in limbo waiting for a band to sleeve revision. I have insurance approval to remove the band due to leakage and gastritis, but they are not wanted to replace with the sleeve. Hopefully I will have an answer from BCBSAL soon.

The 7-month wait is frustrating, but you will find that it goes by quicker than you think it will. Just follow all of the doc's directions.

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jazzyjay    33

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Thanks. I actually wanted to have the band when I went to the seminar, but after listening to all the presentation I decided on the sleeve instead. Plus alot of people at the support group meeting had to have their band converted to a sleeve or bypass. Dr. Schmitt is so nice. I haven't met Dr. Miles yet.

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Gigi_Girl    77

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I don't know what the percentage of band to sleeve revisions are, but I agree that your choice to start with a sleeve is best. As for the seminars, usually, whichever doc does the program is who you sign up for. They are both good.

I haven't been to the support group in several months. Mainly because of my band issues. I didn't feel I would be a good spokesperson until I get resolution....band out, change to sleeve, etc. I am going to call my insurance again this afternoon to check on the status of the revision. I never have been a patient camper.

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LoriRay    27

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Hi Jazzy,

Welcome. I am new here too. I just found this site a few days ago. I get my sleeve on Tues May 29th. I also had a 7 month wait but I was glad of that. Gave me a lot of time to decide which procedure to go with, and to quit smoking too. I am nervous but excited at the same time. I am ready to do this! This site by far has been the most helpful to me. Very glad I found it. I feel much more at ease about my choice.

Lori

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LeeLeeLosing    21

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Hi Jazzy. I am a Gadsden girl who had my sleeve done by Dr. schmitt on March 19. Dr. Miles checked on me and followed up with me as well. I have had no problems at all and am down 37 pounds. I believe that having either of these doctors gives you such a great base for having a good sleeve experience. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Good luck!!!!!

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jazzyjay    33

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Hi Jazzy,

Welcome. I am new here too. I just found this site a few days ago. I get my sleeve on Tues May 29th. I also had a 7 month wait but I was glad of that. Gave me a lot of time to decide which procedure to go with, and to quit smoking too. I am nervous but excited at the same time. I am ready to do this! This site by far has been the most helpful to me. Very glad I found it. I feel much more at ease about my choice.

Lori

I hope all went well with your surgery and happy losing!!

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jazzyjay    33

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Hi Jazzy. I am a Gadsden girl who had my sleeve done by Dr. schmitt on March 19. Dr. Miles checked on me and followed up with me as well. I have had no problems at all and am down 37 pounds. I believe that having either of these doctors gives you such a great base for having a good sleeve experience. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Good luck!!!!!

You are off to a great start!! I hope these months fly by so that I can do the same.

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