missjessica 8 Posted November 30, 2012 I'm going through the bridges center @ St. Luke's My surgeon is Dr. Juarez and my surgery date is Dec 17th. I'm excited!!! Any one else doing it with the bridges center? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melaniem 2 Posted December 16, 2012 I did! Same surgeon, I had mine 11/5/12.... Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missjessica 8 Posted December 16, 2012 I did! Same surgeon' date=' I had mine 11/5/12.... Good luck![/quote'] Great! How are you doing?! My surgery is in 2 days and I'm filled with emotions right now... I was so excited to do the pre-op diet, but I have had some setbacks..... What was your experience like? How much contact did you have with the Dr? What were your stats? I'm 5'7" 380 lbs 30 yr old woman. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melaniem 2 Posted December 16, 2012 I am doing alright, down 35lbs I've had a tough time accepting I can't eat like a "fat girl" anymore if that makes sense? Surgery went well, Dr said hi before I went back, checked on me the 2nd day in the hospital then saw him for my 4 week check up. My stats... Pre liquid diet 243, day of surgery 231. I'm am 32, female and 5'5... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPSnAZ 33 Posted December 21, 2012 Im in Phoenix!! (Well, Avondale) Im signed up for my seminar for Jan. 2nd! So Im JUST getting started. But Im going to Banner Gateway in Gilbert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edz2129644 57 Posted December 21, 2012 My wife and I are going too we live in Goodyear 1 JPSnAZ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_TimesThree 64 Posted December 21, 2012 Here! Well I am moving back to Phienix on the 9th and will be going to a seminar on the 19th! I'm also going to Gateway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPSnAZ 33 Posted December 21, 2012 Here! Well I am moving back to Phienix on the 9th and will be going to a seminar on the 19th! I'm also going to Gateway. CANT WAIT!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missjessica 8 Posted December 21, 2012 So glad to see so many west side sleevers out there!!! I was sleeved on December 17th and trying to have a good recovery. I was very impressed with the hospital staff and the care I received. I would like to find a support group closer to home.... Maybe we can all get together and start one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPSnAZ 33 Posted December 21, 2012 So glad to see so many west side sleevers out there!!! I was sleeved on December 17th and trying to have a good recovery. I was very impressed with the hospital staff and the care I received. I would like to find a support group closer to home.... Maybe we can all get together and start one? Im down! I would love that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_TimesThree 64 Posted December 21, 2012 So glad to see so many west side sleevers out there!!! I was sleeved on December 17th and trying to have a good recovery. I was very impressed with the hospital staff and the care I received. I would like to find a support group closer to home.... Maybe we can all get together and start one? We have very similar stats! I cant wait to see your progress! I think starting a support group would be amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susanfaye 162 Posted December 29, 2012 Im in Phoenix!! (Well' date=' Avondale) Im signed up for my seminar for Jan. 2nd! So Im JUST getting started. But Im going to Banner Gateway in Gilbert.[/quote'] I had my surgery at Banner Gateway aug 6 2012 with Dr. Chen. It has been an awesome experience. 2 JPSnAZ and C_TimesThree reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPSnAZ 33 Posted December 30, 2012 Good to know! I will look out for him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missjessica 8 Posted December 30, 2012 Anyone interested in meeting up soon? Maybe at friendship park in Avondale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susanfaye 162 Posted December 30, 2012 Anyone interested in meeting up soon? Maybe at friendship park in Avondale? I could maybe once a month or something. I live in Mesa so that is quite a drive. I work in downtown Phoenix though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites