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Eastern Shore Sleeve 2014-2015

datuh

By datuh, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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datuh    0

datuh
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I live in Berlin, MD. I will be having my sleeve done at John Hopkins Bayview. Hopefully it will be in December. I am just finishing up all my insurance requirements. I will be all done November 21, then I wait. I know people have had lap band done, but don't hear of many having the sleeve done, and looking for some local support.

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harleyphleb    35

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I am from Hagerstown MD and got a phone call from my surgeon yesterday whom left a voice mail...... I was finished on Oct 23 and they said it would take 4-6 weeks for them to submit insurance and schedule. the date would be January/February of 2015 with the surgeon schedule.... HOWEVER I am to call back today and see whats going on. they said the had some surgery openings in Harrisburg PA (1 hour away, their home offices) for DECEMBER. So hoping that means I have been approved. We are getting married in OC on the beach in April so wanted to be able to look and feel awesome for this occasion. I do know of 1 person that has had the surgery and have several patients (I work in a lab) that have had it done. I have not heard one complaint about it. Keep in touch

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haleytrim    244

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Hey Harley congratulations. I know you were hoping the get an earlier date!

Datuh, you hit the jackpot in sleevers here. I go in 5 days and a wakeup. There are many many others on here in every different stage. You should find all the information you want and if not, just ask. Have a wonderful journey!

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datuh    0

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Great! I was at John Hopkins today to do my psych evaluation, and yes she is recommending me for the surgery! I also met with the dietician there and did my class. Now I just got to wait till next Friday for last nutrition apt, and then I can be submitted for approval!!! I cant wait.

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Tashabella    52

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I am in Anne Arundel County. I just had it done Monday (four days ago). This is my second day at home and it's going well. Don't worry. You'll do great!

It would be great to offer each other support (and anyone else in our state/area).

Edited by Tashabella

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harleyphleb    35

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My phone call was to see if I would be willing to travel to Harrisburg which is only a hour away... of course..... they are saying if approved eith the 5 or 17 of december

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bayla1212    5

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Hi everyone...my sleeve is scheduled for feb 4th in Annapolis however i live in chestertown. Im getting excited and a little nervous lol hope everyone is doing good!

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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