Sparky79 41 Posted July 13, 2012 I believe it is a requirement. I found out I had mild apnea and they were pretty insistent that I get a CPAP and wouldn't sign off on the surgery until I was able to use it through the night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staisea 33 Posted August 19, 2012 Anyone near Arlington, Stanwood or Marysville Washington? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staisea 33 Posted September 6, 2012 Is anyone near the Arlington/Marysville area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrokeMyHalo 107 Posted September 16, 2012 Hello Hello- I am currently looking into the Sleeve, I have had my Lapband for 6 years with little success. I would hope to stay local but it may be too expensive. Has anyone bought insurance to cover sleeve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshyneqtie 73 Posted September 16, 2012 I am in the Seattle area. Seems most of these post are old. I am going to Mexico to have my sleeve done by Dr Garcia nov 5th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouroborous 519 Posted September 18, 2012 Howdy, Seattle sleevers I'm about 2+ years out now, and loving the sleeve. Feel free to drop me a line if you need any tips/advice or have any questions. My doctor was local, but I'm sure we have a lot of things to talk about if you have questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglight 9 Posted September 21, 2012 Tri-Cities' date=' Washington area, anyone? I had surgery on July 14. Since then, I've gone from a size 20 to size 14, and I'm almost down to a 12 now.[/quote'] I live around the Tri-cities (Pasco) area wondering if you know of any support groups? I was self pay, Mexico and 4mo post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshyneqtie 73 Posted September 22, 2012 Howdy' date=' Seattle sleevers I'm about 2+ years out now, and loving the sleeve. Feel free to drop me a line if you need any tips/advice or have any questions. My doctor was local, but I'm sure we have a lot of things to talk about if you have questions.[/quote'] Do you know of any local support groups? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouroborous 519 Posted September 22, 2012 Do you know of any local support groups? I think the PSSC had one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshyneqtie 73 Posted September 22, 2012 Also, who checks your levels to know if you have any deficiencies? Does the surgeon do that, or your regular doc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katie.brooks 10 Posted October 12, 2012 Also' date=' who checks your levels to know if you have any deficiencies? Does the surgeon do that, or your regular doc?[/quote'] For me, I get blood drawn a week before my follow up with my surgeon so we can go over blood work at the apt. Check with your surgeon and see what his process is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshyneqtie 73 Posted October 17, 2012 Is anyone near the Arlington/Marysville area? I live in Bothell. Not too far from Marysville. Where are you in this process? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katie.brooks 10 Posted October 17, 2012 I'm in Puyallup. I am about 2 1/2 weeks post op. Where are you at in the process? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshyneqtie 73 Posted November 7, 2012 I had my surgery yesterday. Feelin pretty good. Just had 1.5 ounces of apple juice and got full. But it was so good after not being able to drink for so long! 1 Sparky79 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sndmulvahill 1 Posted November 11, 2012 I live in Everett. I was sleeved Oct 15 by Dr. Billing. I have been having difficulty getting enough Protein and fluids. I seem to only be able to sip still. Anyone have any suggestions?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites