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I am near Pittsburgh! Nice to see some locals on this site. I am doing my insurance required 6 month supervised diet with Dr. Bello.

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I'm in Ephrata, PA (Lancaster County) and having my sleeve on May 13, 2013 (three more days, finally!) with Dr. Brader of BMI of Lancaster. I went back and forth between Sleeve and RNY and am very pleased with my decision. I love Dr. B and his group (dieticians, exercise physiologist, insurance coordinator, support group, Facebook group, etc). I have Highmark Blue Shield and only had a slight hiccup with the insurance. All of the clearances were scheduled through the BMI office and mostly painless. I can't wait to be permanently on the losers bench!

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I am having surgery June 19th at Penn Presbyterian. Anyone else scheduled with a Penn surgeon?

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I'm in Ephrata' date=' PA (Lancaster County) and having my sleeve on May 13, 2013 (three more days, finally!) with Dr. Brader of BMI of Lancaster. I went back and forth between Sleeve and RNY and am very pleased with my decision. I love Dr. B and his group (dieticians, exercise physiologist, insurance coordinator, support group, Facebook group, etc). I have Highmark Blue Shield and only had a slight hiccup with the insurance. All of the clearances were scheduled through the BMI office and mostly painless. I can't wait to be permanently on the losers bench![/quote']

This was my surgeon also. You are in good hands. Also love the hospital. Hope all went well.

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Ha PaNailGirl I'm from the KOP area any news? Im also seeing Dr Ing. I have my last "weight check" on Friday with Michelle and then it will get submitted to insurance. Crossing my fingers I will get approved. Deciding between beginning of July or August!

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Hi!! I was approved and my surgery is June 25th!! Igbo and see Dr. Ing and Michelle tomorrow for my pre-op and shake appt! Can't believe it's getting so close! Keep my posters! Good Luck!

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Good luck to all my fellow PA sleevers...keep me posted...how's everyone doing?

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York county sleever. Done may 3 rd...curntly in another stall...but hoping for the best ;)

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York county sleever. Done may 3 rd...curntly in another stall...but hoping for the best ;)

What was your starting weight...how much have you lost so far?

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I am tired of dealing with this run around. A certified mac tech installed this, and it does not work. The screen is barley lite, and flashing. The computer works fine on an extrenal monitor. Please deposit refund immediatly to my paypal, was paid, and provide a return address for shipping.

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I am tired of dealing with this run around. A certified mac tech installed this' date=' and it does not work. The screen is barley lite, and flashing. The computer works fine on an extrenal monitor. Please deposit refund immediatly to my paypal, was paid, and provide a return address for shipping.[/quote']

Im not sure if you meant to post that to this board

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I am from Lancaster and was sleeved on 2/19/2013. My surgeon is Dr McPhee.

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I am from Lancaster and was sleeved on 2/19/2013. My surgeon is Dr McPhee.

Hi there. I had dr ku and i was sleeved 6-18. How are you doing? I was able to come home yesterday.

Amy

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