Hi everyone. I have been reading threads and posts all day. This app is addicting, but incredibly helpful. I got a lot of great ideas for puréed foods... Going to ask the doctor about them tomorrow.

So I decided to introduce myself like the message I got said to. I am a rule follower I guess. Back to the point... My name is Samantha. I'm a 30 year old, single, female from central Florida. I also teach high school math. The first day of summer break in my county was May 24th, and that also happens to be my surgery date.

I had my sleeve done at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian, FL. This is about an hour south of where I live. The drive is well worth it to have the best surgeon around. His name is Patrick Domkowski, but really he is just an angel from God. My mom had the sleeve done by him and I truly believe he saved her life.

I am now 5 days post-op and things seem to be getting a little bit better each day.

I would love to meet some people around my age that would be interested in talking and sharing experiences to learn from one another. Thanks for taking the time to meet me.

Samantha' date=' I am also a teacher and will have surgery with Dr. Domkowski on Dec. 20th. I would love to hear from you about what to expect pre and post op.

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Dr D is the best. I trusted him with my life and would do it again. Pre op is paper work, finances, liquids... The day of the surgery was fairly easy. Right before you go under is the scariest part, but then you wake up and it's all over. Post op is a completely different animal. It's like you are an infant again learning how to eat and digest food. As long as you follow all the guidelines given to you by Dr D and nutritionist you will do great! The first two weeks after surgery are the hardest. Just remember it is temporary. It is completely worth it. I'm down 60 pounds and a little shy of 3 months post op. I had surgery may 24.

Best of luck to you. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Hello,

I am in central fl too! I am going to the orientation meeting on wed. I am looking at dr. Kim in celebration.