mcgee311
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Pre-op diet class requirement?
mcgee311 replied to nicolelosing's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mine is after approval, and costs $200. Sent from my HTC Desire 530 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Sleeve at Penn in Philly?
mcgee311 replied to kimmarie_36's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm doing weight management with my primary, but the list of what they go over is in that red folder they gave out in the information session. It's behind the sample letter of recommendation for primary doctor. Sent from my HTC Desire 530 using BariatricPal mobile app -
Sleeve at Penn in Philly?
mcgee311 replied to kimmarie_36's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes. My surgeon is Dr Schurich . Should be having surgery in June. I like the program very much. Supportive staff. Sent from my HTC Desire 530 using BariatricPal mobile app -
It seems like at most they might want you to check with your psychiatrist to see if there is another med you could take in place of seroquel. My daughter dropped 40 pounds when she stopped taking it.
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Sharp pain after eating 4 mo post VSG
mcgee311 replied to sukiej's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would get to a doctor ASAP. The shoulder and back pain could be related to your heart. -
Philadelphia,Pa/Montgomery County, Pa
mcgee311 replied to babyblues1957's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Pennsylvania Hospital has been good for me. -
Does Medicare require surgery at an approved center of excellence?
mcgee311 replied to gkhtoys's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Medicare. gov should give you the answer. After researching the question myself last year, I found that Medicare changed their policy and no longer requires surgery to be done at a center of excellence. But please check Medicare's site for yourself rather than take my word for it. -
Hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea..... Don't remember if there are others. Google it.
