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This is great info. Thanks. Have been wondering how this is decided and ended up posting similar question for sleevers in my area. Hope they respond bc it would be wonderful to know how the drs here handle it.

Hi. Hope everyone is enjoying the frigid weather ....I'm OVER it! My question is mostly for Buffalo or Western NY sleevers or pre ops, but I wanted to open it to a more general forum in case others have advice about making sure we get this valuable info. So my question is..... what size bougie did your Dr use? Did you discuss this before surgery? Did you have any say in the matter? I am pre op...just made it to my first info session but want to check out one more, but want to be fully informed walking in to this process - any advice with regard to buffalo surgeons and their willingness to make sure our questions are answered....I would be eternally grateful. Hardest part for me so far is choosing the right DR!! I have been reading up on this and found a great resource so I will repost that link here... Thanks to whomever originally posted!! OK, that is it. THINK SPRING here's the link on bougie size http://tinyurl.com/qxchkcv

Amazing! Your hard work shows. You TRULY are an inspiration

OOPS! Another apology for posting in the men's room

I am in the early stages Pre op, but I love thinking about this because I find it really motivating! To start I would settle for bending over without having my chest in my throat, and crossing my legs..... I have a very physically demanding job and I would love to just not have every joint in my body ache at the end of the day... so many other things... I honestly want to make a list and put it on my mirror to remind myself of the ultimate goal. Being so new to the process I feel like its easy to give in and say it will never happen, but I can make it happen if I truly put my intention there! anyway, hope you all have a good day!

Yay... That is Awesome @@Jenngf5!!!!

Hi Buffalo friends! Happy Friday and be careful on the roads out there. My kids are sooooo thrilled there is some snow.. :-/ lol

sorry everyone for all of the double posts.. my computer is laughing at me lol

So, what if you have a spouse who isn't super supportive and are away from family?... I get that they want someone there to help you grasp all that is said, but I'm disappointed that they made it mandatory. @@Jenngf5 who was your surgeon and how was your experience?

So, what if you have a spouse who isn't super supportive and are away from family?... I get that they want someone there to help you grasp all that is said, but I'm disappointed that they made it mandatory. @@Jenngf5 who was your surgeon and how was your experience?

@@butterfly125 Its a requirement to attend the seminar.. trust me, the only reason I'm not going tomorrow is bc I don't have a support person to come with me... Those of you out there who are patients in the BGH program can better speak to that. Not sure why they would make it a requirement just for the info session. I don't think Synergy and the other group require the same.

@@butterfly125 Thanks for the feedback. I forgot I need to take someone with me so I wont be going tomorrow...

Hello Buffalo Peeps! Just wondering how many of you went to more than one info session to decide which practice/Dr to use. I think BGH is having an info session tomorrow and I am thinking of checking it out. I haven't been to any yet. Any comments or advice from those that have gone to any info session in WNY are welcome. Thanks!!!

Hello Buffalo Peeps! Just wondering how many of you went to more than one info session to decide which practice/Dr to use. I think BGH is having an info session tomorrow and I am thinking of checking it out. I haven't been to any yet. Any comments or advice from those that have gone to any info session in WNY are welcome. Thanks!!!

I'm sure I'm not the only one who would be interested in hearing the do's and don'ts. The decision to go for it or not to is agonizing. It would just be nice to talk to people who aren't automatically shooting the whole idea down.... and to get feedback on Dr's, hospitals, etc... What do you do with regard to follow-up when your Dr is not from here? Have you found support with DR's here?