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I'm going to johnhopkins bayview Dr Hein Nguyen.I be done everything already meaning test wise

I go see the nutritionist next week. I have to see pych Dr. But not till July

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I'm going to johnhopkins bayview Dr Hein Nguyen.I be done everything already meaning test wise

I go see the nutritionist next week. I have to see pych Dr. But not till July

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I'm with Washington hospital center. My psych is next month. I can't wait until September.

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Are there any other support groups in the southern Maryland area other than ST Mary's? My doc requires 5 support group meetings before surgery

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I know Washington hospital center has them the first Saturday of each month in DC. Idk if that's just for their patients though.

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I am in north east Baltimore, and had surgery at GBMC with Dr. Bello in February. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Dovec and Dr. Bello and the whole comprehensive obesity program at GBMC.

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Annapolis has support group meetings. Anne Arundel Medical Center. Not sure that's any better for you though.

link to support group

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bariatric-support-group-registration-16304271515

Link to program

http://www.aahs.org/weightloss/surgerycriteria.php

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I am in north east Baltimore, and had surgery at GBMC with Dr. Bello in February. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Dovec and Dr. Bello and the whole comprehensive obesity program at GBMC.

I am going to GBMC now. I just had my second visit earlier this month. I also have my psych exam scheduled for May 10. I'm extremely excited

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HI, I'm Tammy I live in pg county and I just started my pre op diet today. I'm going to be sleeved on May 11. Maybe some of us other pg county folks can get together and support each other.

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Well I am sleeved! The surgery went well. I had major issues with nausea. The meds at first were not giving me relief, but they ended up putting a patch on and that made a difference.

The pain is pretty tolerable so no real issues in fact I did not come home with the pump. Really only one incision is sore. The other ones I hardly even feel. I am finding out my heating pad is very comforting and soothing.

After surgery getting up walking really helps to wake your system and get the gas moving. I also found that someone running my back ( like a baby) helped with the gas.

Overall I am doing fine.

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Baltimore, MD. Had my surgery 9/2014 at Franklin Square by Dr. You.

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