Hi! I'm looking for a Buddy in Ohio. Miami Valley area. Having my surgery in December!

Sleeved yesterday morning at OSU. I'm feeling pretty good. Started stage 1 this evening. So far so good. They have done a good job keeping my pain meds going. I have walked a little. My oxygen is still a little low but the Dr. Isn't too concerned. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.

Im from Toledo....Dr White!!

Any other Ohioans making a run for the Border as a self pay?

Amanda Rae

Im from Toledo....Dr White!!

Me too! Dr. White on 11/12. When were you sleeved?

I know!! I see you at the support groups. Its me & my cousin! I've Been wondering how u have been !

I know!! I see you at the support groups. Its me & my cousin! I've Been wondering how u have been !

Sleeved yesterday morning at OSU. I'm feeling pretty good. Started stage 1 this evening. So far so good. They have done a good job keeping my pain meds going. I have walked a little. My oxygen is still a little low but the Dr. Isn't too concerned. I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.

Mel, how are you doing? Hope all is well!

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I'm doing good. Still a little sore, but the pain isn't too bad. I don have much energy, but the Dr. Said that is normal.

I'm from Youngstown area, I had my surgery on Nov 7th @ St Vincents.

MissBecky82...I am in Huron too, I had surgery on12/12/12 at St. Vincents. I also had Aetna, they had requirements but were quick to approve after those were met. Good Luck!

Angel...very interesting that you're in Huron too! Are you on Facebook or anything?? Do I know you? lol. Congrats on having such an easy time getting your insurance to approve it! How are you feeling? I sent my request in to the Cleveland Clinic in November and still have not heard a thing from. I'm second guessing myself on whether or not to get the surgery though. I have a lot of health issues that are not related to my weight and I'm concerned whether or not surgery would be good for my body. Not sure I'd be able to recover well. Plus, my insurance will be gone in May because that's when my divorce will be finalized. Sigh. I feel very lost right now and not sure what path to take. I would love to speak with you more though. I hope you are feeling and doing well after the surgery!

I am on facebook, Angel Carpenter Warren...if you go to Drugmart you may have seen me...I work back at the courtesy window so if you've paid a bill or returned something, we may have met... I go back from surgery on Tuesday! I'm sorry they haven't contacted you yet, that seems strange. I would probably call again and ask where you are in the process. Our version of Aetna (there are different plans) required I do a six month medically supervised diet, a psych evaluation, and attend one support group meeting. They did offer a three month track that would have had a more intensive supervised plan with counseling appointments, etc. But it wouldn't have worked with my schedule so I chose the longer path. I am lucky to not have any health issues other than an extremely high bmi and thus I qualified. There are so many people who do have issues and make it through just fine...I'm sure they will know how to advise you after your appointment. I went through St. V's, but I do know people who went through the Clinic and the programs are similar, I loved the staff and surgeon at St. V's and am glad I went there. I'm 5 weeks out and it is very different and emotional. If you ever need to talk, even if you don't have the surgery, I have three children and have struggled with weight my entire life. Also, there may be a way to extend your insurance even after your divorce is finalized, Aetna would be able to tell you if you qualify for a few months of Cobra coverage. Take care!

I had my surgery on 1/15/13 in Tj Mx with Dr. Garcia and ready4achange, got along great very pleased with Dr Garcia.

I live in Findlay, and Dr. Teel in Dayton is doing my surgery on Feb 26th! I wish it wasn't so long of a drive, because I'd love to attend the support meetings.

I'm familiar with Dr teel. I had Dr siddiqui in the same office.