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Any Pennsylvania Sleevers?

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

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    • livvsmum
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      Hi I'm in the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton area & scheduled for Sept 12 with Dr Neale

    • Ljones1
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      The care is very great! I was very relaxed they took good care of me. And made sure my husband had a lounge chair to sleep in.Love Penn Presbyterian here now for my 2week follow up.

    • bandmomtb
      bandmomtb

      I am in Lafayette Hill and in the pre-op process with Dr. Noonan at Abington. Hoping for VSG surgery in Feb.

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    I live in Windber, near Johnstown, pa. I was sleeved on 2/5. Doing great. I love this website. I am on it more than Facebook !!

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    Its great to see so many people in central pa :) I am a newbie so if anyone is ok with talking to me' date=' send me a message, I need all the support and advice I can get.[/quote']

    Hiya newbie!!! My email address is in2jovi@gmail.com. :-)

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    I'm in Philly. Just finished my items for insurance approval now I'm waiting to see. I'm having surgery in Langhorne, pa with Dr. Marymor. Any other Pa folks interested in chatting let me know!

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    anyone had any issues with insurance here?

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    Beby.... I have bcbs and I'm still waiting for my approval. I will be sure to post if I have the same confusing language.

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    Headed to surgery tomorrow ;)

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    Headed to surgery tomorrow ;)

    Congrats good luck and best wishes!!!! I hope to get approval soon. I'm sik of waiting

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    I'm at Jefferson hospital right now. Sleeved yesterday. Headed down for a leak test. Good luck to you all!

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    I am from Allentown as well. My surgeon was Dr Harrison at Lehigh Valley Hospital. I was sleeved 3-19. When I woke up in recovery the first thing they said was "happy birthday to the new you"! The OR and recovery staff were great.

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    Headed to surgery tomorrow ;)

    Good luck! Remember to walk, walk, walk postop to get the gas moving!

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    My hubby was sleeved on Monday at St. Lukes Allentown with Dr. El Chaar. We are very happy with their program.

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    I am from Allentown as well. My surgeon was Dr Harrison at Lehigh Valley Hospital. I was sleeved 3-19. When I woke up in recovery the first thing they said was "happy birthday to the new you"! The OR and recovery staff were great.

    I too was sleeved at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Feb 18th I currently live in Bethlehem Township.

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    I am near Pittsburgh! Nice to see some locals on this site. I am doing my insurance required 6 month supervised diet with Dr. Bello.

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