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Any Newbies in Maryland ?

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lalala87    13

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It'll be wonderful to know if there's any newbies or sleeved friends that are close to me! I'm attending Johns Hopkins Bayview Bariatrics with Dr. Steelea female

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Hey! That's where I am going. I am actually waiting to schedule an appointment with the surgeon now.

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BeautifulSharifah    47

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It'll be wonderful to know if there's any newbies or sleeved friends that are close to me! I'm attending Johns Hopkins Bayview Bariatrics with Dr. Steelea female

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Hi...I'm in Baltimore..are u in the area..I'm looking for some supporters in the area to link up with..work out, etc...

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Yes I'm in Baltimore

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It'll be wonderful to know if there's any newbies or sleeved friends that are close to me! I'm attending Johns Hopkins Bayview Bariatrics with Dr. Steelea female

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Hey! That's where I am going. I am actually waiting to schedule an appointment with the surgeon now.

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R u in Baltimore

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lalala87    13

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It'll be wonderful to know if there's any newbies or sleeved friends that are close to me! I'm attending Johns Hopkins Bayview Bariatrics with Dr. Steelea female

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Hi...I'm in Baltimore..are u in the area..I'm looking for some supporters in the area to link up with..work out, etc...

Love Yourself

Yes I'm in Baltimore

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It'll be wonderful to know if there's any newbies or sleeved friends that are close to me! I'm attending Johns Hopkins Bayview Bariatrics with Dr. Steelea female

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Hey! That's where I am going. I am actually waiting to schedule an appointment with the surgeon now.

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R u in Baltimore

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I am in Glen Burnie, so pretty close to Baltimore

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ahappycamper    81

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Hi there! Just joined bariatric pal & was so happy to see posts from fellow Marylanders! I go to school in Catonsville, but I live in Frederick & am being sleeved by Dr. Stephen McKenna sometime in October. I've done most of my pre-op clearance stuff. Only the pulmonologist and cardiologist left! I go for a stress test this coming Monday, but I'm not really worried about any of it. My insurance required a six month waiting period, so I've been at this for a few months now. I'll have my clearance appointment at the end of September and I can't wait!

Nice to meet all of you! Wishing you all the best luck!

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NewLA    31

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Hi there! Just joined bariatric pal & was so happy to see posts from fellow Marylanders! I go to school in Catonsville, but I live in Frederick & am being sleeved by Dr. Stephen McKenna sometime in October. I've done most of my pre-op clearance stuff. Only the pulmonologist and cardiologist left! I go for a stress test this coming Monday, but I'm not really worried about any of it. My insurance required a six month waiting period, so I've been at this for a few months now. I'll have my clearance appointment at the end of September and I can't wait!

Nice to meet all of you! Wishing you all the best luck!

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I had my surgery done by Dr McKenna!!!!

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chycky    671

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I am nova but work in Maryland. Had mine at fair oaks! It is good to see more from our area active on boards.

Have any of you done support group meetings? My hospital is not in neighborhood so have not made monthly meetings though trying to!

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chycky    671

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@@NewLA thank you! I will look at their sites for info. Do you like the meetings that you attend so far?

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chycky    671

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Hey MD. If anyone new or shortly post op. I have a few things I am moving on from or off. I over bought powder and have really been relying on premier ready made shakes for convenience. I have a large unopened bag of chocolate Bariatric Advantage brand shakes. I also have 3 items that are open not completely used 2 bottles of multi Vitamin chewables (Bari advantage brand) 1 bottle almost entirely full of Bari adv Calcium (I can't do these too berry and too sweet for me) and finally an unopened bottle of liquid Multi vitamin. I work in PG DM if you are interested --- completely free.

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goaldigger33    39

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Hello! I was recently sleeved 28 April 2016. Although I live in MD I was sleeved at INOVA Fair Oaks in VA.

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I'm a newbie and have my first consult with dr moazzez at inova fair oaks tomorrow! How was your experience there? Who was your surgeon?

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chycky    671

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@@Elle09 @@goaldigger33 I had dr moazzez!!! June 2016. I liked him a lot. Esp like his nurse kim. The practice is very nice and professional. Pam is wonderful and walks you through insurance. Highly recommend. He is very open and approachable.

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