South Florida Sleevers

[vsgval 13]

Just looking for support. . .I'm always up for making new friends. I live I need west Palm beach,fl. Let's support eachother,exercise together,etc.

[BeautifullyCreated1982 168]

Hi. I'm in fort myers.! :-). I had the gastric sleeve done on 3/31/15.

[vsgval 13]

Hi. I'm in fort myers.! :-). I had the gastric sleeve done on 3/31/15.

Feel free to contact me. . .i just had mine done friday may 8. . Feel free to contact me humblestar25@gmail.com

[GSJourney23 22]

How are both of you feeling? I am not from FL, Im traveling down to FL from PA for my surgery. Im paying out of pocket as well as you both did if your Florida residents. Who was your doctor, Choi? I have a consultation phone call with him sometime tomorrow when I get the call and to be honest im freaking out, Im afraid for some reason (which i cannot think of even the slightest bit why) they would deny me. what was your consultation like with the doctor? what did he ask? I am extremely excited but I am also very anxious and nervous of course.

[vsgval 13]

How are both of you feeling? I am not from FL, Im traveling down to FL from PA for my surgery. Im paying out of pocket as well as you both did if your Florida residents. Who was your doctor, Choi? I have a consultation phone call with him sometime tomorrow when I get the call and to be honest im freaking out, Im afraid for some reason (which i cannot think of even the slightest bit why) they would deny me. what was your consultation like with the doctor? what did he ask? I am extremely excited but I am also very anxious and nervous of course.

I'm not sure as to why they would deny you. My 1st consultation was pretty much going over my insurance requirements and what I needed in order to get approved. Have you contacted your insurance to see what they require

[vsgval 13]

I'm 2days post op. . .um still swollen around the tummy. . .The first night was pretty rough. . .but each day it gets better. Just a little discomfort, fatigue and difficulty getting all my required liquid in

[GSJourney23 22]

@Vsvgal yes I have contacted them and my insurance here in Pa doesn't cover it. I can take it to have it "appealed" and plead my case but I know many people that have had to do this and it is like an 18 month process before they get their surgery done. My dad went through it. Numerous tests, EKG's and psychological testing. I have the money saved and have been wanting this for so long and now I have over and above what it's going to cost and to be honest I don't think 18 months of testing and what my dad went through is worth knowing that I'll get it done anyway. And to be even more honest I'm tired of waiting. The last year I have tried weight watchers, fitgirl and YMCA memberships even with my husband helping me and nothing was working.

[rwashington 7]

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[mespo 30]

Am scheduled for surgery June 10th....and live in Boynton Beach. I am so excited to get this going. I would love to hear anything you have to share.

[grandmarenee 0]

Mepo I live in Delray and was sleeved April 15 I post in other forum so this is my first time here, Renee

Edited May 30, 2015 by grandmarenee

[Shortlynx2 34]

I'm in Fort Lauderdale/ Davie area. Due to get sleeved on Aug 10. I'm looking for a buddy to talk with. I'm getting excited and anxious.

[fizeasy86 39]

I'm from East Ft. Myers, by Riverdale High School. Be glad to help or talk. I'm doing well with my sleeve. Just can't eat enough to stay strong. I'll email you!

[ssflbelle 829]

I am in Lake Worth and am going through the 6 months supervised diet.

[MiamiBlue13 16]

I am near downtown Fort Lauderdale. Surgery August 7!

[vsgval 13]

Thanks to having what I think is the flu this past week, I'm down to 226.5!!! I've been taking basically clear liquids/yogurts, just until this throat stops hurting so much. I haven't been 2-twenty anything for a very long time! I love my band!!

Congrats to everyone on their fabulous work!

Oh i cant WAIT until im down in the 220's way to go Christina plus your so close to ONEDERLAND it must be very encouraging!! thats one of my big goals is to get out of the 200's. way to go again...but im sorry it happened mostly because of the flu: knock on wood i havent had the flu in about 2-3 years

no I'll be more than happy to help/support give advice I'm in west palm beach..feel free to email me humblestar25@gmail.com

I am in Lake Worth and am going through the 6 months supervised diet.