Hello! I am from the augusta area and I am 20 years old. I will be having my surgery at MGMC in augusta with Dr. Bang. Just wanted to connect with people in the state of maine so we can all help each other!

Hello!! My name is Joy and I'm having surgery at Maine Medical Center in Portland probably in October or November. I joined the weight and wellness program there back in June and I've lost almost 20lbs, I have an appointment with the surgeon on 10/01 This is terrifying and awesome! I'm very happy about my decision to do this. How far along in your journey are you?

I have my first consultation with the Surgeon next thursday (9/10) and I am very excited! I have maine community health options for insurance so I'm hoping everything will go smoothly. I dont know what the requirements are yet, unfortunately, but hopefully I will find out then. I have been doing research on this for years, and finally am in a spot where i am eligible and able to do it. I refuse to wait longer than i absolutely have to. I want to change my life and eating habits NOW! I dont want to develop comorbitities. Heart problems run heavily in my family, too. I think it might be easier to do this while im young so I dont pick up more bad habits.

Nice to talk to you, Joy!

I just had my surgery Friday, October 23rd........ So 5 days out. I'm home drinking my shakes and drinking water. Has anyone had bleeding rectally? It is dark and getting less and less. I called and the office seems okay with this. I don't feel sick or lightheaded at all. How is everyone doing?

I had surgery at Maine Medical Center in Portland too

I got the call today! My surgery has been approved, and I go to meet with my surgeon next wednesday for the final appt. They are planning for me to go on january 5th for the surgery! I hope that works out! I am so excited!!!!