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I called Dr. V's office yesterday. Having already done all of my preliminaries, Stephanie said I could potentially be scheduled for surgery very quickly, maybe within weeks.

Dr. K's office e-mailed me stating they still did not have an update for me. I went ahead and told them I was going to pursue Lap-Band through another physician. Dr. K e-mailed me back personally, and was VERY gracious, stating -

Karen,

I am sorry we could not get things arranged for you. I think you are an excellent candidate for the lap band and are going to very well.

If you ever have any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best of luck.

Tim Kuwada

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I bet you'll get a date very soon. My GF got approved and had a date within a week. They called her yesterday and she's starting her liquids tomorrow. So I'm sure things will go quick for you.

I'm excited for you!

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Karen, you have been so patient. I was kind of wondering when you'd decide to change docs. Kuwada sounds like a lovely person, but to have to wait so long for a date is so discouraging. I know you are anxious to get moving again. Good for you. He'll have a nice Lap Band practice when he gets it moving. But you need to get moving, too!! I'm sure we'll be hearing good news soon, and a DATE for you! Woooot!

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You are all awesome!

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I am very happy to see you will have a date soon. I know you have been wanting this for a while. Please let us know as soon as you find out. Hopefully you will have your band and on your way to weight loss before we even meet in March. WOOT!!!

Angie

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I'm sorry things didn't work out with dr. K's office, but you will really like Dr. V. I liked him. You have more patient than I ever was. Like angie said, hopefully you will have a date or be banded by our March meeting. Lookout summer, here comes sabre in her bathing suit ;)

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