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Looking for a buddy/mentor... North of Pittsburgh... Surgery date 8/8/13

Hey...

I live 30 miles North of Pgh PA and am looking for a buddy or mentor. My surgery is scheduled for August 8th so I am getting close. I am both nervous and excited!

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    I'm on the other side south of the city. Good luck! What hospital and surgeon?

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    Hi Kristylynn..

    I'm having surgery in Butler by Dr. Maalouf. Thanks for your positive wishes!

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    Jetson, I am from the south side also and my surgery is tomorrow. There are people on here with lots of experience. I am not one of them unfortunately but feel free to reach out to me with any questions or thoughts anytime.

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    Hey Good Luck PittGuy!!!

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    Jetson' date=' I am from the south side also and my surgery is tomorrow. There are people on here with lots of experience. I am not one of them unfortunately but feel free to reach out to me with any questions or thoughts anytime.[/quote']

    I forgot yours is tomorrow!!! Good luck! See you on the losers bench soon! We can meet up for lunch and split a bowl of Soup haha!

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    I had my surgery in dec' date=' at west penn. I live in the middle of you both Lol.[/quote']

    I had mine there too. Gagne or Urbandt? They're fabulous.

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    Gange' date=' love love him! How are you doing?[/quote']

    Great now. Had some complications and he had to go back in and take out scar tissue about 3.5 weeks after my initial surgery. Said he sees it about once a year. But ever since I feel totally back to normal - just quite a bit lighter!

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    Great now. Had some complications and he had to go back in and take out scar tissue about 3.5 weeks after my initial surgery. Said he sees it about once a year. But ever since I feel totally back to normal - just quite a bit lighter!

    He knows his stuff! How far out are you?

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    He knows his stuff! How far out are you?

    8 weeks today. :)

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    How much have you lost?

    Almost 34 lbs since surgery and about 41 total.

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