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Just wondering if anyone had their VSG done in Fort Gordon at Dwight Eisenhower Army Medical

Center and what your experience was. I have my first surgery eval there in January 2012 and wanted to know what to expect, how was it.....any info.

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Fort Gordon maybe one of my MTF options and I wanted to know more about your experience. I would love hear more about your surgeon and experience and how you are doing after surgery!

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My email is emvanveelen@gmail.com I would be happy to answer any questions!

I just sent you an e-mail, thanks so much for offering to answer my questions!

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I'm having my surgery at MCG now known as Georgia Health Sciences University on May 1st by Dr. Michael Edwards. On my 7th day of 2 week liquids and it's TORTURE!!!!!! Best wishes to you all!

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I'm having my surgery at MCG now known as Georgia Health Sciences University on May 1st by Dr. Michael Edwards. On my 7th day of 2 week liquids and it's TORTURE!!!!!! Best wishes to you all!

So close...congratulations on your decision I'm sure it has been a long wait! So does MCG have any affiliation with Fort Gordon Military Treatment Facility and their WLS program?

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So close...congratulations on your decision I'm sure it has been a long wait! So does MCG have any affiliation with Fort Gordon Military Treatment Facility and their WLS program?

Very close! 6 long agonizing months!! I would assume they do, I see alot of soldiers coming through for clinicals. I will definitely ask tomorrow when I go to work.

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Very close! 6 long agonizing months!! I would assume they do, I see alot of soldiers coming through for clinicals. I will definitely ask tomorrow when I go to work.

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Any information would be fantastic! :) I'm finding it so hard to get information and it makes the journey to VSG so frustrating. You're the best!

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So close...congratulations on your decision I'm sure it has been a long wait! So does MCG have any affiliation with Fort Gordon Military Treatment Facility and their WLS program?

MCG has no affiliation with the Fort Gordon Military Treatment Facility and their WLS program because they both have their own program. MCG does accommodate when births because they don't have a maternity ward. I will try to ask around and see if anybody has heard anything about their program.

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I am having mine there on the 18th!!!! Which surgeon do you have? I have Dr. Seebach. I go for my pre-op appointment tomorrow.

Did you have your surgery yet? Would love to hear about your experience and what you thought of the program!!!

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Did you have your surgery yet? Would love to hear about your experience and what you thought of the program!!!

My surgery is scheduled for May 1st! I'll definitely keep you informed! I'm amazed that I'm not nervous right now. Just ready to get it over! You can also find me on YouTube by the name jmcbribe where I am vlogging my journey! I will continue to post videos there throughout my journey! Best wishes to you!

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My surgery is scheduled for May 1st! I'll definitely keep you informed! I'm amazed that I'm not nervous right now. Just ready to get it over! You can also find me on YouTube by the name jmcbribe where I am vlogging my journey! I will continue to post videos there throughout my journey! Best wishes to you!

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Congratulations!!! Wow May 1st just a few days away. How long did it take you from the informational meeting to getting your surgery date? I'm ready yesterday, so the longer I wait the more agonizing. I'm hoping I can get in on the next information session so I can get my journey started. Who is doing your surgery, Dr. Choi?

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Congratulations!!! Wow May 1st just a few days away. How long did it take you from the informational meeting to getting your surgery date? I'm ready yesterday' date=' so the longer I wait the more agonizing. I'm hoping I can get in on the next information session so I can get my journey started. Who is doing your surgery, Dr. Choi?[/quote']

Thank you! Sorry for delayed response, busy the past few days preparing. I began my process in October going to the seminar. Since then, it's been a lot of testing - cardiologist, pulmonologist, X-rays, ultrasound, sleep test, egd, ugi, blood test and 5 months of monitored nutrition. Dr. Michael Edwards @ Georgia Health Sciences University. Best wishes to you!

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