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Any Sleevers at NAS Jacksonville, Florida?

LouiseandThelma

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LouiseandThelma    8

LouiseandThelma
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I am starting my WL journey at NAS Jacksonville. I was wondering if anyone is having surgery here, who is your surgeon, and what are your thoughts on their Bariatric program.

I already have had my first appointment with General Surgery and waiting on the Bariatric Coordinator to call me back.The doctor who I saw and I don't remember his name was pushing hard towards the band. My mind is pretty much made up for the sleeve, I have already been through the requirements once (last year) with Tricare North and was approved but for the Band or Gastric by pass. Thanks in advance!

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LouiseandThelma    8

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Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

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nanf1962    1

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I had my first appointment in General Surgery at NAS Jax also. I met with a wonderful female surgeon but can't recall her name. She gave me the nurse coordinator card who I called and left a message. I am waiting for her to call me back. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for her to return your call? The surgeon showed me all the options--said they don't do lap band_ and I am leaning toward gastric bypass. I am so ready to get the process started. I don't really know what to expect. Any other NAS JaX people out there who are farther along in the process? I have been on so many diets for the last 30 years....Finally feeling hopeful.

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LouiseandThelma    8

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Nanf1962

I just returned from Jacksonville today. I have information I can share with you. I will send you a pm tomorrow with it all . Also on the Dec 19th is a support meeting , Starts at 4:30 In the general surgery department. If you can make this one it will be a start, I think you have to have 5 for requirements .

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nanf1962    1

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Looking forward to hearing from you

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Justme13    4

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I have been trying to find RECENT information from sleevers/future sleevers at NAS Jax and ended up here. I have my initial consult in two weeks and am trying to figure out what to expect. If either one of you have any helpful info, I would appreciate it greatly!

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LouiseandThelma    8

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Justme13

Sorry about not answering you sooner, but I'm hardly on here anymore. I will send you a private message with my contact information. Nanf1962 and I have both had our surgery in the past 8 weeks. There is a support group meeting not sure about June but July 23 . You are required to make 5 meetings.

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jane13    2,256

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I work at NASJax. how did your surgeries turn out?

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