Hello, I am 21 and trying to find some others around my area or are looking into or have gotten the gastric sleeve! I'm in Maryland and going to Anne Arundel Medical!

I had gastric bypass at aamc on 8/8/16. Dr. Gandsas did it. I've lost 80 lb. No complications.

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Awesome! That's who I am meeting with! congratulations [emoji4] and thanks for responding!

I'm in the middle of my pre op testing, I have Gandsas as well... Hoping to be sleeved in May!

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I'm sort of discouraged after my first appointment.. I did a lot of reading that I'd qualify with my PCOS and turns out it doesn't... I have to get my labs and sleep apnea test completed asap to see if my insurance will approve me.. trying to stay positive [emoji17]

What's your bmi? Do you have any comorbities?

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Well doing it myself and talking with my pcp, my bmi was 37 and I have high cholesterol and polycystic ovarian syndrome. I have read many things that said this qualifies me. However today the surgeon said my bmi is 35.5 and I am going for a sleep apnea test to sleep if I have sleep apnea..

Good luck to you...I hope you get approved soon!

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