Delaware Sleevers- Chrias-Christiana Hospital

[jerseygirl0519 10]

That's awesome! Your date is so soon! I'll have to meet with a pulmonologist to go over my sleep study and get clearance. I've completed everything else but can't seem to get an appt soon enough for the pulmonologist I was hoping to have surgery the first week of April but so far things have been delayed. Can't wait to hear how your surgery goes! Keep us updated

[cendella170 41]

@@jerseygirl0519 I will for sure keep you guys updated. I will keep my fingers crossed that you are able to get an appt soon.

[millierock 5]

Omg congrats , I'm sooo happy for u . Best of wishes.

[millierock 5]

I see my pulmonologist April 18 and by then I have had all my appts done then see the surgeon and wait for approval hopefully I b in surgery but the end of May .. I can't wait I'm so excited Iol

[cendella170 41]

@@millierock Thanks. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you that everything goes well.

[millierock 5]

@@cendella170 I will b doing the same for u .. March is right around the corner.. I'm sending u the best vibes u can do this!!

[redvet 39]

I just a call from CHRIAS and I have been approved. My surgery date is March 1st. I am so excited I don't know what to do with myself. I have to start my Optifast tomorrow so wish me luck. Thank you all for you positivity. I know it helped me along this journey.

Awesome, I'm so happy for you! I had my last lifeskills class tonight and it was very informative and a little scary. Let's exchange phone e numbers and support each other if that's ok with you. I grew up down that way and we may know some of the same people.

[cendella170 41]

@@redvet Sounds like a plan. Here is my email - cendella170@gmail.com

[Kalli's Mom 6]

I just got my final medical clearance, and am waiting for insurance approval from BCBSDE! I should get my surgery date from CHRIAS within the next two weeks. I am so. stinking. excited. Once I get the date I'm sure my nerves will kick in, but until then I'll be doing my happy dance!

[redvet 39]

I just got my final medical clearance, and am waiting for insurance approval from BCBSDE! I should get my surgery date from CHRIAS within the next two weeks. I am so. stinking. excited. Once I get the date I'm sure my nerves will kick in, but until then I'll be doing my happy dance!

That's awesome reluctantMANGO who's your doctor?

[Kalli's Mom 6]

I just got my final medical clearance, and am waiting for insurance approval from BCBSDE! I should get my surgery date from CHRIAS within the next two weeks. I am so. stinking. excited. Once I get the date I'm sure my nerves will kick in, but until then I'll be doing my happy dance!

That's awesome reluctantMANGO who's your doctor?

Dr. Caitlyn Halbert is my surgeon. She's newer to the practice.

[deevancliff 44]

Hey fellow Delawarians can someone give me information about the support group at Christiana Hospital

[BabyNewYear 31]

Hey fellow Delawareans,

I had my sleeve in Aug. 21, 2015, Milford Memorial, Milford, DE..by Dr. Barnett. He did a great job. I didn't have any severe pain after..No problems drinking or eating. But, my lost is slow..

Hope everyone is doing well. Hope to hear from someone soon..

PS: how do you inbox..new to site

Hello Fellow Delawarean!

Having the same slow weight loss issue. I think its better in the long run if it DOES come off more slowly. I'm not really keen on the whole skin removal thing and the more rapid the loss the greater likelihood of that happening. As long as the scale is moving in the right direction I can be ok with it.

[Kalli's Mom 6]

Hey fellow Delawarians can someone give me information about the support group at Christiana Hospital

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

Tuesday, Mar. 15, 6 - 7 p.m.

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Christiana Hospital campus John H. Ammon Medical Education Center Third Tuesday of every month (see all)

Each group session includes a 30-minute lecture and a 30-minute general discussion forum. These meetings offer information, advice and support to pre- and post-surgical patients for dealing with the changes that come with this bariatric surgery.

The support group is free and open to all weight-loss surgery patients, including their families and support persons.

Pre-registration is not required.

[millierock 5]

Can someone tell me how much they spent on the opti-fast ? I want to get any idea . I will b doing my life skill classes this month and my last nutrition class is 4/6