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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

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Philly hey, counting down until July 22.

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If there is anyone from the Lancaster area, I would like to maybe get together and help each other stay motivated...anyone interested?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Erie, PA :)

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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.

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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.

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Hup fr Williams did mine where did u get yours done at ?

I am having dr Williams in three weeks. How was it.

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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.

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Will be having mine's done at Penn. Dr.Cha.

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I'm in Altoona-Johnstown area and getting sleeved 9/30/13.

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