Mainers!

[hungry4health 20]

Hello! I am from the augusta area and I am 20 years old. I will be having my surgery at MGMC in augusta with Dr. Bang. Just wanted to connect with people in the state of maine so we can all help each other!

[Klolojadie 46]

Hello!! My name is Joy and I'm having surgery at Maine Medical Center in Portland probably in October or November. I joined the weight and wellness program there back in June and I've lost almost 20lbs, I have an appointment with the surgeon on 10/01 This is terrifying and awesome! I'm very happy about my decision to do this. How far along in your journey are you?

[hungry4health 20]

I have my first consultation with the Surgeon next thursday (9/10) and I am very excited! I have maine community health options for insurance so I'm hoping everything will go smoothly. I dont know what the requirements are yet, unfortunately, but hopefully I will find out then. I have been doing research on this for years, and finally am in a spot where i am eligible and able to do it. I refuse to wait longer than i absolutely have to. I want to change my life and eating habits NOW! I dont want to develop comorbitities. Heart problems run heavily in my family, too. I think it might be easier to do this while im young so I dont pick up more bad habits.

Nice to talk to you, Joy!

[cammyr1 0]

I just had my surgery Friday, October 23rd........ So 5 days out. I'm home drinking my shakes and drinking Water. Has anyone had bleeding rectally? It is dark and getting less and less. I called and the office seems okay with this. I don't feel sick or lightheaded at all. How is everyone doing?

[cammyr1 0]

I had surgery at Maine Medical Center in Portland too

[hungry4health 20]

I got the call today! My surgery has been approved, and I go to meet with my surgeon next wednesday for the final appt. They are planning for me to go on january 5th for the surgery! I hope that works out! I am so excited!!!!