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Would anyone be interested in getting together for a monthly meet & greet? I'm in the Huntsville area & would love to start hosting an event so that we can have a local support system. Let me know if anyone is interested. Just a thought... :)

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I am in Bham and had my surgery with Dr. Christopher at Shelby on April 23. Down 27 pounds! Finally healing and feeling better.

I am in Tuscaloosa, Al. I am talking to Shelby now about having surgery. I'm still in the process of getting all my info together. I haven't done a diet consecutively for six months but have other health problem that are well documented. Wondering if you know anything that can help me. Thanks

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Check with your insurance...you might not be required to do the 6 months....i was..i went to my pcp and he had me do 1800 calorie diet during those months...also had to have 3 years documented weight with bmi over 40

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Would anyone be interested in getting together for a monthly meet & greet? I'm in the Huntsville area & would love to start hosting an event so that we can have a local support system. Let me know if anyone is interested. Just a thought... :)

SuzieQ - I see we have the same surgeon. I am still in the pre-op stage of satisfying insurance requirements. I would love to get together sometime. I know there is a support group through the Drs office, but I am not a fan of formal things like that. I live in Madison.

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SuzieQ, I'm in Athens and would definitely be up for that!!! Friend me or whatever it is on here, or find me on Facebook, Felicia McGee. Would love it!

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SuzieQ, I'm in Athens and would definitely be up for that!!! Friend me or whatever it is on here, or find me on Facebook, Felicia McGee. Would love it!

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Hi' date=' I'm 2 weeks post-op, I live in Athens but had surgery at crestwood in Huntsville with Dr Foreman. 20# down so far, started at 241, now I'm at 221! Stoked about it so far! Hoping that my journey continues to be a smooth one!![/quote']

Hi Felicia! Dr. Suggs is doing mine! I just sent my paper work to insurance for approval. So how was the procedure? You can PM if you like :)

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Would anyone be interested in getting together for a monthly meet & greet? I'm in the Huntsville area & would love to start hosting an event so that we can have a local support system. Let me know if anyone is interested. Just a thought... :)

Hi there I am also in Huntsville Dr. Malapur is doing my sleeve on July 29th. I think I will be a great idea to start hosting a local support group!

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Would anyone be interested in getting together for a monthly meet & greet? I'm in the Huntsville area & would love to start hosting an event so that we can have a local support system. Let me know if anyone is interested. Just a thought... :)

I'd love too!

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Thanks!! I am excited' date=' scared, nervous, all rolled into 1.[/quote']

I'm in Birmingham and surgery is July 30.. Trinity hospital

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I'm in Birmingham and surgery is July 30.. Trinity hospital

Best of luck to you girl!! I'm having surgery in Huntsville with Dr Suggs

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I'm in Birmingham and surgery is July 30.. Trinity hospital

Who are you using at trinity? My doc is touliatos.

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Who are you using at trinity? My doc is touliatos.

♏i®anda

That's my doc too! When is your surgery date?

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I'm seeing Dr Miles on Friday. I'm nervous about insurance and prooving 3 year history bc I hadn't had a GP until January. Any advice??

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