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I walked on a treadmill with a breathing apparatus for about 15 - 20 minutes. I blew some breaths in a tube when they said to about 10 times. Then they wrote me a letter and that was it. No pain involved. Go get it done!

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I walked on a treadmill with a breathing apparatus for about 15 - 20 minutes. I blew some breaths in a tube when they said to about 10 times. Then they wrote me a letter and that was it. No pain involved. Go get it done!

You went to Carolina Pulmonary right across the hall from Riverside??

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I actually had mine done right across the hall from Riverside Surgical - it was pretty easy. Just breathing measurements, etc - though I will say that particular office was the least friendly that I dealt with. I had to get a cardiac clearance also and that one was a little tougher - I had to get all my testing and everything done before they submitted my paperwork to my insurance. Hang in there, girl and do whatever they want - it's worth it!

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I hope it's not to bad. They told me I had a date back in August that I was a no show for...but I don't remember it. So now I have to wait until the 29th for the pulmonary clearance appointment. Then I will get a surgery date. I guess im February sometime!! I can live with that. Just gives me time to get my $$ together!!

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I had my surgery at MUSC in Charleston because I had auto-immune conditions involved. But got it done and made it to goal in less than five months. I am below goal now... I am happy I got it done!

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I wish I would have found this app before I moved to Va I'm from the lowcountry and was sleeved In Feb 13'..its always good to have a support system

Well you can still keep in touch with us! Where did you have surgery? Where are you on your journey?

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Hi all. I was sleeved on Monday in VA but I will be moving to the florence area in two weeks and I need a support group. Any suggestions?

I am in Greenville but will help anyway I can. Just message anytime. On Facebook too with a couple good groups there.

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I live in SC as well and I'm 14 days post op surgery date was 1/7 I'm 21lb down 11preop 10 postop. I can't wait to see the difference I'm my clothes and to get more energy.

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Well you can still keep in touch with us! Where did you have surgery? Where are you on your journey?

I will do that...I am 11 mos out best decision I've ever made! I had the pleasure of having my surgery in Mexico since my insurance would not cover it I must say that I was a little hesitate but it was a great experience, I was never alone! I am 80lbs down now thought I would be at 100 by Feb 18th but I am more than satisfied with my progress.

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Hey SC! How is it going? Goals in site? Anything new? Blessings!

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Hey SC! Check in and update us! Where are you on the journey? I had surgery 05/15/2013. I am under goal, happy and doing well. Wearing a size 4/6 and styling great clothes. I love to encourage others so let's connect!!!

Blessings!

Melody

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Hey SC! I was sleeved on 11/9/15 in Columbia, I went through Riverside Surgical. I live in Greenville.

Blessedfun, care to share some of the groups from Facebook? Are there any here in Greenville?

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