Pittsburgh, Pa

[RaquelMNOP 1]

Anyone on here from Pittsburgh area? It'd be nice to talk to some people from the same area.

[melonpie05 99]

I am getting it down at mcgees are u pre op or post op?

[melonpie05 99]

I see you post op now did u gain any on 6 month diet I have last weigh in on wend and freaking out about approval

[RaquelMNOP 1]

I had mine at West Penn. I ended up losing 15lbs pre-op, then I finished nursing school and ended up gaining 6lbs at the last weigh in. I still got approved. But, honestly, it varies from place to place.

Surgery Anniversary 5-29-12

[melonpie05 99]

I have gained 10 but I'm done 5 so I'm still freaking out thanks for info

[RaquelMNOP 1]

Hey, no problem, and congratulations. I was really upset about my last gain; my surgeon told me that it was great that I'd lost any at all, that it's harder for some people to lose weight, and that's why I was there and getting the surgery. Good luck with your weigh in, you'll have to let me know how it goes. I'm rooting for you ????

Surgery Anniversary 5-29-12

[RaquelMNOP 1]

Hey' date=' no problem, and congratulations. I was really upset about my last gain; my surgeon told me that it was great that I'd lost any at all, that it's harder for some people to lose weight, and that's why I was there and getting the surgery. Good luck with your weigh in, you'll have to let me know how it goes. I'm rooting for you

Surgery Anniversary 5-29-12[/quote']

Surgery Anniversary 5-29-12

[ladyspl 161]

Im from Erie but am having Gagne do my surgery. Scheduled november 15th. Thursday is my 5th weigh in and im up 3lbs, and are freaking out about it. Its my period week so I know where the 3lbs came from, but cannot help worry that those piddily 3lbs will cause me to loose my surgery. Raquel, how was your stay at West Penn?

[RaquelMNOP 1]

Im from Erie but am having Gagne do my surgery. Scheduled november 15th. Thursday is my 5th weigh in and im up 3lbs' date=' and are freaking out about it. Its my period week so I know where the 3lbs came from, but cannot help worry that those piddily 3lbs will cause me to loose my surgery. Raquel, how was your stay at West Penn?[/quote']

Gagne did my surgery. That gain shouldn't cause you to lose your surgery. Like I said, he just basically told me, "that's why you're here." He's so, so nice and understanding.

My stay at West Penn was great. The staff are super nice and non-judgemental. The wing there is pretty much dedicated to bariatric surgery. So you may even see others walking around after (it's not the easiest thing to do, but I swear it helps!)

Surgery Anniversary 5-29-12

[Rabear 15]

I say that all the time. I think we should meet. None of my friends knw what go tru every day. I would love 2 talk 2 people that knw what it is like and how I feel about things now

[worm2872 635]

Hello! I am also going to Magee. So far I like my surgeon but the staff is not very helpful. I am hoping for a Nov date but they are so backed up with the nutritionists it may get pushed to Jan. Fighting with them now.

[melonpie05 99]

I Dislike Melinda the guy is super cool and very helpful and I know what u mean I didn't even get to see surgeon until August and they wanted my first date to be sept 18th but didn't have any dates for nutrition so I'm hopefully get to stick to oct 23rd date if all goes well with approval which I pray I know by next week

[melonpie05 99]

I weigh in today 6 pound gain not 10 so hoping I get approved how fast did you know?