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I am going to my first WLS support group at ft. bragg tonight. I haven't gotten a referal yet and am nervous i am only at 35% BMI but have borderline tyep 2 diabetes so i am praying i get approval

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Do you know about any support groups they have in the DC area? I might be moving to Ft. Meade here shortly and would love to continue with a support group! My surgeon and NUT both said today that Walter Reed is a FANTASIC place for WLS!!

i had my surgery at walter reed in august. you can still make appointments to see the various doctors needed there but they aren't doing the surgery there anymore. i lived on fort belvoir and the new hospital is AMAZING! the nut's there are also wonderful! if you need to get into bethesda the staff is fantastic. i had dr lin and loved him. you can call the general surgery clinic and ask for phyllis. she is the bariatric coordinator and can give you all the info that you need. the dc area is a little slower though so be prepared! it took me almost a year to the day to get from seminar to surgery. the appointment process is longer and can be frustrating but the bethesda and fort belvoir staff really do all that they can to help you!

best of luck on the journey!

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I have heard that they have great programs around there!! Glad I don't have to go through a waiting process since I'm already sleeved but I still need my follow-up care and I want to continue with support groups as I find them helpful! I'm just excited to finally get moved down there and get it all figured out! I have my last visit with my surgeon here at West Point today!!!

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