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I live in San Antonio. Dr. John Pilcher did my VSG on 06/23/14.

He is a wonderful surgeon. My he is my cousin's surgeon :)

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I'm in San Antonio, and looking for a support group. I have failed miserably :( Need to get re-focused BAD!

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I'm in San Antonio, and looking for a support group. I have failed miserably :( Need to get re-focused BAD!

Start back from beginning @ post op liquids & continue as you did after surgery

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I'm in San Antonio, and looking for a support group. I have failed miserably :( Need to get re-focused BAD!

There is one the third Thursday of every month at northeast baptist

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I think thats what I need...again, I did a liquid pre-op diet at the beginning of the year and started to get back on track, then I had knee surgery then everything went down hill again. It is exhausting! But I won't give up or quit.

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Hi everyone! I am in San Antonio, TX. I am trying to start the process to have the Sleeve done at SAMMC. I went to my PCM and was told I might not be a candidate and I did not get a referral to the bariatric clinic. This is so frustrating! I have been battling with my weight since I was 17. My BMI is 36.6. Has anyone been through the process at SAMMC? Can you tell me how you got started? Also, does anyone know of comorbidities other than the obvious ones usually listed that they will accept? Thanks!!

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Update!! I have my first appointment with the bariatric clinic on 8/20. I have to do the 4 hour information seminar as my first step. Come to find out I didn't need a referral from my PCP. Yay!! So I guess they will tell me if I might qualify with my comorbidities.

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The wife and I live in the northeast of San Antonio, both were sleeved on mar 3 2014

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The wife and I live in the northeast of San Antonio, both were sleeved on mar 3 2014

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Hi - Lisa G - It is NEVER too late to start again and get refocused. We can't change what we have already done, but the future is ours! We have ALL been there.

Much Love,

Melissa

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I am having my surgery Monday with Dr Seger. I actually just had my last preop appt with him. It's getting real now!

Hi Knitlil09

Dr Seger is my surgeon too! He is awesome. I go in 8/11/14 for the surgery at Foundation Surgical Hospital. How do you feel?

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Hi I am from San antonio and had my gastric sleeve done by Dr Cavasos. He is excellent. Post op 5 days. 9 pounds lighter. Love to know if the support meetings are still going on.

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Hi everyone! I am in San Antonio, TX. I am trying to start the process to have the Sleeve done at SAMMC. I went to my PCM and was told I might not be a candidate and I did not get a referral to the bariatric clinic. This is so frustrating! I have been battling with my weight since I was 17. My BMI is 36.6. Has anyone been through the process at SAMMC? Can you tell me how you got started? Also, does anyone know of comorbidities other than the obvious ones usually listed that they will accept? Thanks!!

Would love to hear if you had the surgery???

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@@evann_rn Dr. Thomas is the one who performs the sleeve surgery @ SAMMC. He is Awesome!!! Also don't forget to join Fort Sam's Bariatric Facebook page! I think the organizer of the site has to approve you.

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