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khankins    3

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Im from Baltimore too...had lapband 2 years ago with Dr. Singh/Dr. Averbach at St. Agnes Hospital. Just went in on 12/13/13 for panniculectomy and breast reduction to remove excess skin from weight lost. Good luck to u guys!

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BriJanaye    2

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This is my first post! I'm a Kaiser patient who is just starting the journey. I live in Harford County but work in Baltimore City.

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KeeWee    470

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Hey I'm from Baltimore. I'll be getting sleeved February 4th at GBMC

Hey just a quick question...do you happen to have Kaiser?

They offered St. Agnes or GBMC...I loved GBMC when giving birth but I chose St. Agnes cuz it's closer but I'd love to hear of your experience at GBMC!!

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KeeWee    470

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This is my first post! I'm a Kaiser patient who is just starting the journey. I live in Harford County but work in Baltimore City.

Well let me tell you this...I have my 6 out of 6 appointment coming and I want to tell anyone with Kaiser what to look out for...it's what I wanted to know...

1. you can possibly get more monthly visits added on but cannot do anything to reduce the time in the program.

2. you should start a diet to follow immediately and let that be what you track in your food journal...unlike me, who thought they wanted to just see what we were currently eating.. I was unaware that the diet begins at that first class you attend.

3. If it applies, don't stop smoking too soon...I gained about 6lbs immediately and never found out that losing any weight gained is you final goal in the program.

4. DO NOT GAIN WEIGHT!!! I never knew there would be any weight requirement, only the classes and appointments but at my 5th appointment, I found that I must get back to my lowest weight in the program before we can move on to submitting paperwork. Which only gives me 4 weeks but if you gained more than my 6, this could be a shocker!

6. Make sure you schedule all your appointments immediately after your visits because those appointments go fast and some time they may not even have a schedule up for the following month until the 2nd week of the current month.

My 6/6 appointment is 1/31/14 and we will be submitting paperwork...feel free to hit me up and ask me any questions about the process...

Good Luck neighbors!!

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Kellylynn    56

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Hi everyone! I'm still in my research phase, but I'm going to be attending a meeting on 1/2/14 at Shady Grove Adventist Hosp. I live in Bowie.

Hi there! I'm just down the road from you in Upper Marlboro. I had my surgery in May at Washington Hospital a Center with Dr. Timothy Shope & his group.

They are/were excellent. The process was smooth albeit long (6 months with my insurance). I highly recommend WHC.

Good luck to you!

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nursekimberly89    50

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Hi there! I'm just down the road from you in Upper Marlboro. I had my surgery in May at Washington Hospital a Center with Dr. Timothy Shope & his group. They are/were excellent. The process was smooth albeit long (6 months with my insurance). I highly recommend WHC. Good luck to you!

Thanks Kelly. How was your surgery ? I may look into whc. I am going to a seminar tonight at AAMC and right now I'm somewhat leaning towards them due to their location but I haven't committed to any surgeon yet lol.

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BriJanaye    2

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Hi Ladies,

I stated previously that I am with Kaiser and their process is a 6 month process. So, I've been thinking of ways to pass the time and focus on other aspects of my life that don't evolve around food. With that being said, I'm hosting a an adult toy party at my place in Harford County and I would love to have you all there. Maybe we can also plan some future get-togethers to keep each other encouraged and motivated? If you're interested in either one of those things, please send me a private message and we can vet the ball rolling.

Thanks!

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BriJanaye    2

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Hi Ladies,

I stated previously that I am with Kaiser and their process is a 6 month process. So, I've been thinking of ways to pass the time and focus on other aspects of my life that don't evolve around food. With that being said, I'm hosting a an adult toy party at my place in Harford County and I would love to have you all there. Maybe we can also plan some future get-togethers to keep each other encouraged and motivated? If you're interested in either one of those things, please send me a private message and we can vet the ball rolling.

Thanks!

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Jls93001    26

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MsKeeKee01

I have blue cross and I've also had wonderful experiences with GBMC, also 2 of my family members were sleeved amd GBMC and I'm very comfortable with my surgeon

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want2besleeved87    60

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I am also in MD and I will be having my surgery with Dr. John Brebbia at WHC in DC. Day of surgery Feb 5

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Kellylynn    56

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NurseKim, I had my two boys at AAMC - it is also a great hospital. I don't think you can go wrong there and with the follow ups and appointments closer to home is always better. I'm doing well. I'm on the slow losing side - 50lbs in 9 months. My starting weight was 245 and I was in a very tight 16. I'm now between 12 & 14's depending on where the cloths are from.

How did the seminar go?

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nursekimberly89    50

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AAMC has a beautiful maternity floor so I'm sure you must have loved it there lol. The seminar went really well & I think I want to go with their program, especially since their coordinator stated that 99% of the cases they submit to insurance get approved..that's really encouraging!

50 lbs is great! I'm around that same weight too (240s) so it's nice to see someone with similar stats finding success. Do you have any loose skin?

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