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Floridian79

By Floridian79, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Floridian79    9

Floridian79
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Hello!

Sleeved on Sept-8-2014 by Dr. Sosa. So far lost about 72 lbs.

Would like to meet people in the same situation perhaps hang out.

Thanks!

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MarlenesLifeJourney    4

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Hi!

I'm recently sleeved (April 27,2016) and am in the Pembroke Pines area.

I'm looking for people to connect with that are on the same path.

Are you going to the meet up in Orlando?

Marlene

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ssflbelle    829

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Hi I am in West Palm Beach sleeved Jan 26, 2016.

Floridian79 wow what a fantastic total weight loss you had. I gather you are now at goal.

Marlene your a newbie. How are things going for you? What and when is this meetup in Orlando that you speak of. Do you plan to go? I would love to find others in the South Florida area for support and ideas etc. I have been thinking about starting a meetup in this area but I have no ideas how to start it, where to meet and what it should be about. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

This is another South Florida group her at BP but they haven't been active since March.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/345913-any-south-florida-sleevers/

This one no one has posted since 2015

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338888-south-florida-sleevers/

However you never know maybe we can get some people posting again

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Floridian79    9

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Hi girls.

Yes the Orlando Meet Up is happening. Do you have Instagram? Follow the host: Joye_in_the_journey

Shes awesome!! Shes going to email the itinerary in the next few days. Theres always lots of stuff to do.

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MarlenesLifeJourney    4

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Hi I am in West Palm Beach sleeved Jan 26, 2016.

Floridian79 wow what a fantastic total weight loss you had. I gather you are now at goal.

Marlene your a newbie. How are things going for you? What and when is this meetup in Orlando that you speak of. Do you plan to go? I would love to find others in the South Florida area for support and ideas etc. I have been thinking about starting a meetup in this area but I have no ideas how to start it, where to meet and what it should be about. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

This is another South Florida group her at BP but they haven't been active since March.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/345913-any-south-florida-sleevers/

This one no one has posted since 2015

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338888-south-florida-sleevers/

However you never know maybe we can get some people posting again

Hi ssflbelle! Yes I'm a complete newbie and am having a bit of a hard time recovering and getting back to normal. It's been rough and most times I regret it until I step on the scale and see the numbers drop. The meetup in Orlando is being held by an instagrammer by the name of Joy_In_the_Journey. I'll attach a screenshot.

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I think it would be amazing to have a support group down here. It'd be nice to have people to meet up with semi regularly who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. I have been looking for people near me that are on the weightloss surgery journey since way before my surgery. I'm sure there are plenty of people on the same boat. I'll look up info on starting a group and let you know what I find.

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MarlenesLifeJourney    4

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I am new starting the journey to approval & would love to meet & talk to others who have gone through the process. I am in the North Miami Beach/Miami Gardens area.

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I'm in the Pembroke Pines area. What step are you in? Have you chosen a surgeon?

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Deletemyacct    39

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@@MarlenesLifeJourney I'm brand new & doing a lot of research. I started off with the oband center in Hollywood but, I found out they are out of network & they told me I need 6mths nutritional visits but when i called my insurance, my policy doesn't seem to have that requirement. I dnt want to wait 6mths. 3mth ok but 6more?hmm, I'm going to attend a Uhealth (UM) seminar by Dr. De la cruz who is in network & go from there. I have bcbs-ca do you have any recommendations?

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Floridian79    9

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@@MarlenesLifeJourney @@ssflbelle there is a MiamiWLSmeetUp in the works by Mary Josephine. Her ig is @maryjosephine_x3

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Floridian79    9

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Hi I am in West Palm Beach sleeved Jan 26, 2016.

Floridian79 wow what a fantastic total weight loss you had. I gather you are now at goal.

Marlene your a newbie. How are things going for you? What and when is this meetup in Orlando that you speak of. Do you plan to go? I would love to find others in the South Florida area for support and ideas etc. I have been thinking about starting a meetup in this area but I have no ideas how to start it, where to meet and what it should be about. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

This is another South Florida group her at BP but they haven't been active since March.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/345913-any-south-florida-sleevers/

This one no one has posted since 2015

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338888-south-florida-sleevers/

However you never know maybe we can get some people posting again

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Lady_a    0

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Hello to all: I'm a newbie in this process and wanted to know if any one is going through Cigna? And are they strict? I'm very anxious and scared I won't get approved I feel like I'm always that unlucky one! I've already consulted with my surgeon and have my 1st nutritionist visit next week. Another thing I think my PCP is not a believer in the surgery she told me she wants to see the progress of the 3 month supervised diet in order for her to consider writing a medically necessary letter for me. Anyone went through the same thing? Anything will help! Thanks!


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