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Hi Jenifer:

Yes, I was sleeved by Dr. Hoehn, almost 1 year ago. I could not recommend him, and the program at KC Bariatric, more. He is a superior surgeon, and the program is comprehensive and extremely professional. I looked at MANY options prior to choosing this one, and it was far superior to all of the others. I'd be happy to answer any questions; just ask!

Waiting for the Bariatric Department to call me...

HELLO EVERYONE!!!

I'm new to the forum, and new to the bariatric world. I'm a virgin in the subject as well. I have been researching and reading literally since yesterday and attended a seminar just last night by a surgeon in the Pembroke Pines area (Dr. Jeremy Gallego Eckstein), speaking of the 3 different surgeries, pros and cons. I had sworn I would NEVER do th...

Hi Starry, I just saw that you left a comment for me quite a long time ago and I am just now figuring how to navigate to that page! Sorry...I didn't ignore you I finally just saw it. My doc is Mark Sherrod from SW Bariatrics and my surgery will be the Austin Surgical Hospital off of Bee Caves Rd. Hope your surgery went well & will try to figure out all of the features on this site!

They need to submit the referral to the surgery department for a bariatric consult, just have them call Tricare directly to submit it to the appropriate MTF.

Baby girl it is getting very hard to stay focus. Coming here on the boards and reading peeps stories and sucesses does help. For the next two weeks I am on vacation and I hope to renew myself. Losing weight has always been a mindset game for me. I might join WW. I have always loved their program and now I hear it is protein base. How are you doing? TTYL.

Went to a Bariatric Support Group tonight...was awesome...got lots of free sample vitamins to try for after the surgery!!

Having a long weekend at work. I am really excited about my 4 hour appt at the bariatric unit! On Friday the 13th LOL

Having a long weekend at work. I am really excited about my 4 hour appt at the bariatric unit! On Friday the 13th LOL

For anyone that is interested this a free quartly news letter. http://mmcmeetings.com/body-mind-inspiration-bmi/ A new e-Journal is now available for weight loss surgery patients and candidates. The same editors and peer-group that publish Bariatric Times for surgeons, physicians, nurses and allied health professionals, are launching an evidence-based e-Journal for individuals interested in improving overall health, wellness and fighting obesity and its related conditions. Featured topics inc...

I've lost 4lbs since the 27th of July. It's not a lot, I know but it's not bad considering all the crap I've been eating. I've been to to my psychological evaluation for bariatric surgery. I've passed and they're putting me through for a surgery date. The next step is a sleep study, a consultation with the anaesthetist and a second psych visit to see how I'm coping with the new eating techniques I'm adopting. It's not a magic solution, it's just a t...

Bariatric committee approved me........now to meet surgeon then off to the insurance!

Went to a bariatric orientation/support group last night to support a friend who is considering the VSG. Totally re-inspired!

Had my pre-op Today!! I Love my bariatric team!!

Only 2 more days until surgery to repair this large incisional hernia with colon obstruction. I blame Jillian Michaels for it! My bariatric surgery says that he weakened the muscle with my sleeve surgery, but Jillian broke it Either way, it hurts, and I'm miserable. Just get it over with so I can get back to working out!

So, I am seven weeks post op and I finally have a question... So far everything has gone well and I am happy with my progress. Here is my question. I hate the fusion bariatric vitamins my dr. is having me take. I asked about gummies and the diatitian told me NO stick with the Fusion chewables. What do you all take? The chewables make me gag big time. I HATE them.

Hi. I am new on this site and just learning. I haven't been a part of chats, facebook or blogging so it is all new to me. I am reading and compiling information as I go. I am going through the testing process and have read 'The Big Book on the Bariatric Sleeve' which was very informative.

Hi. I am new on this site and just learning. I haven't been a part of chats, facebook or blogging so it is all new to me. I am reading and compiling information as I go. I am going through the testing process and have read 'The Big Book on the Bariatric Sleeve' which was very informative.

Hello Everyone, I am here to learn about the ends\outs of bariatric surgery (VSG to be exact). Your input is welcomed.

met with the bariatric surgical coordinator today...it's getting closer.....

I’ll never be a band basher! I said I do on May 5th, had my ring placed and I enjoy excellent communication with my band and my bariatric group. Communication is the key to success.

Happy 38th Birthday Bariatric Solutions!