I'm in Philadelphia, PA. 4 weeks out. Had surgery 5-10-2012.

1. Congrats on your surgery and this new way of life. I hope all goes well for your, it's been over a year for me and I'm loving it.
   

Thank you so much!! Congrats on your success!

Thank you back, it's a challenge, but the best decision I ever made. Cannot wait to see your transformation, that's one of the best features beside all the health benefits. I have fun with people who haven't seen my in a while not knowing it's me when I say hello.

Lol I bet that's fun!!

I'm from Philly also and 3 wks out how r u guys doing

Hey I'm doing great, almost 3 months out. Congrats, how are you doing and where did you have surgery?

Hup fr Williams did mine where did u get yours done at ?

I'm in pa too. Allentown area. Strange there are tons of replies for other states and very few for pa. Wonder what gives! Hoping for a mid September surgery date. Was told to call tomorrow to find out. Cross your fingers for me.

Hey PA in the house! Hershey on 9/4!

Woot woot!

Hey, I'm from PA also. Allentown area as well! I'm glad to see other pa people here! Baris- where did you get sleeved? I went to St. Lukes, with Dr. Claros.

Hey' date=' I'm from PA also. Allentown area as well! I'm glad to see other pa people here! Baris- where did you get sleeved? I went to St. Lukes, with Dr. Claros.[/quote']

I'm getting sleeved out of the same office with Dr Claros's partner Dr El Chaar on the 25th. Actually both surgeons do the surgeries together.

I didn't know they do the surgeries together. I never met with Dr El Chaar, but Dr Claros was fantastic. He did a wonderful job, and his staff is excellent as well.

I had to choose a doc and said it really didn't matter. Didn't know anything about either of them! So I went with whomever could get me in sooner. I was told I had to have a primary surgeon but that they assisted each other so both would be there. Dr El Chaar is a cutie. Just got married a few weeks ago. We were all discussing 50 Shade of Gray in the OR when I had my EGD!

I remember the anesthesiologist was hilarious when I went for my egd. It took me forever to have to finally pee before I could go in the room. I forgot they'd need me to so I went before we arrived. He was teasing me about it before knocking me out, saying "it was either you go on your own, or we string you up by your arms, put a bucket underneath you and scare you!" Hahaha, that's about all I remember from that convo, since I was in sleepy town soon after. I got Claros because my work schedule left mondays or thurs as the best appt day for me, and he had the first available appt. El Chaar did my information seminar though, and he was great. Seems very warm, and informative which is a great quality to have. I was sleeved 3/12, and have had 0 problems. You're in excellent hands

I'm in Lancaster County,PA. Dr. Brader. Was sleeved on Thursday, September 13. First night home. Little sore, but much better than day of surgery.