kkramer185 73 Posted June 20, 2013 Hi there. I had dr ku and i was sleeved 6-18. How are you doing? I was able to come home yesterday. Amy Congrats! I am doing good. I had trouble getting in my liquids and got dehydrated twice, but seem to be doing better now. I have lost 53 pounds so far. My highest weight was 294. Surgery weight was 283. I am now 241. I had my 4 month post op last week and the only thing that was wrong was I have low Vitamin A. I am taking lots of Vitamin A now! I am losing hair...my advice to you is to get in as much Protein as you can as soon as possible. It takes about 3 months for our hair to show that it didn't get enough protein. I am hoping this will end soon! Feel free to ask me any questions you have! Kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted June 22, 2013 Philly hey, counting down until July 22. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkramer185 73 Posted June 25, 2013 If there is anyone from the Lancaster area, I would like to maybe get together and help each other stay motivated...anyone interested? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted June 26, 2013 I am from Philly Kensington area I just found out today inorder for my doctor to say its a go for me to get the sleave I have to do a sleep study. so I am going in tomorrow night for the test I am getting it done at temple hospital Had mine done there the staff was so nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted June 26, 2013 Did u schedule ur sleep study yet? They are not fun but well worth it. I feel so rested when I use my nasal pillows. I used to fall asleep driving on 76. Crazy tired!!! Not anymore. I'm from Feltonville area. I'm getting mine done at Mercy Fitzgerald' date=' Dr. Ram. Don't have a set date yet. Aetna is acting up after I completed all my tests, support, exercise, and nutrition classes. It's frustrating but I leave it in God's hands. Wishing you the best with yours.[/quote'] I agree getting a sleep study is worth it. I was tired all the time and did not know why. They discovered I had sleep apnea. I think the CPAP machine helps a lot. But can't wait to be rid of it lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Truckerchic_M 92 Posted June 26, 2013 Hello, Im up in the State College area...I have to do a 6 month program thru Geisinger which that will be completed in July. I will be having my surgery in Danville hopefully soon after. 1 VAMPIRA reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roserie 302 Posted June 26, 2013 I am from Allentown as well. My surgeon was Dr Harrison at Lehigh Valley Hospital. I was sleeved 3-19. When I woke up in recovery the first thing they said was "happy birthday to the new you"! The OR and recovery staff were great. I love Dr Harrison. He is my surgeon. He did my endoscopy last week and was great the entire time. He will be doing my sleeve July 19th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ljones1 48 Posted June 26, 2013 Hey there every one I'm a new here in the process few more test to have done.I'm also in Philadelphia Pa.Would love advice from you ladies or a buddy pal.I haven't told my family yet just my husband and a friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandnew 72 Posted June 27, 2013 Hello everyone was just. Sleeved June 25 th...darn iv makes it a little hard to write 1 kw2walker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted June 27, 2013 Hey there every one I'm a new here in the process few more test to have done.I'm also in Philadelphia Pa.Would love advice from you ladies or a buddy pal.I haven't told my family yet just my husband and a friend. Hey there! What hospital are you working to obtain the sleeve? I'm going to Temple University Hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpv620 13 Posted June 27, 2013 Hup fr Williams did mine where did u get yours done at ? I am having dr Williams in three weeks. How was it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted June 27, 2013 Hello everyone was just. Sleeved June 25 th...darn iv makes it a little hard to write Happy Sleeve Day to you! Hope all is going well. Keep us posted on your recovery and journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ljones1 48 Posted June 28, 2013 Will be having mine's done at Penn. Dr.Cha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCM13 87 Posted June 30, 2013 I'm in Altoona-Johnstown area and getting sleeved 9/30/13. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites