Any Newbies in Maryland ?

[Elle09 157]

@ gplesniak Congratulations!Welcome to the losers bench!!!

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[bflyeffect7 13]

@@bflyeffect7 I was sleeved by Dr. Moazzez in June! Best of luck! Have you been to any of the practices support group meetings? So far, I have not been free for any of those Mondays, but I am trying to make one if for no other reason to donate some unopened shakes and chewable vitamins!

Thanks! I think I am in good hands with him. They are the best at inova. I haven't made it to any support groups yet. I hope to find one more local so I'm not going to Fairfax so much as its about an hour away from me.

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[chycky 671]

I did not have sleep issues, snoring or sleep apnea so I was not forced to do sleep study.

I had EGD and psych evaluation and ekg/cardiac clearance.

[chycky 671]

@@bflyeffect7 it is not most convenient but I have like the team and surgeon. I had a mixed bag with nurses at hospital but all and all it was good.

[tcmcg 5]

Hi,

I am just finishing up my last few specialist appts for insurance approval for VSG with Dr. McKenna in Frederick, MD. Excited but a little scared--Just found this site and it is so nice to see so many going through the same things

[NewLA 31]

Hi,

I am just finishing up my last few specialist appts for insurance approval for VSG with Dr. McKenna in Frederick, MD. Excited but a little scared--Just found this site and it is so nice to see so many going through the same things

I had my surgery with Dr McKenna for VSG. @@tcmcg

Great surgeon

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[jesse10616 30]

I'm in MD... I'm having my surgery at Virginia Hospital Center. This Dr did my lap band 7 years ago. I'm revising to a sleeve on 10/6. Band was removed in July.

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[bflyeffect7 13]

@@bflyeffect7 it is not most convenient but I have like the team and surgeon. I had a mixed bag with nurses at hospital but all and all it was good.

Yes! Hopefully I have a good experience at the hospital!

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[chycky 671]

I am sure you will! I recommend a pillow from home and a sleeping/eye mask. I had such odd sleeping pattern it was nice to be able to black out the light when needed! My favorite shift of nurses was early morning. Make sure you press them if you ask for something and they don't get back to you i had two really spacey ones!

[mfoxworthy 18]

Hi All,

I live in Frederick, MD, but I'm having my surgery at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Are there any local in-person support groups that anyone is aware of?

Thanks.

[Missytee 138]

Hi Tee[]????[]????[]????[]???? I'm kinda in the beginning too are u in Baltimore 443-501-6123 keep in touch Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello....my name is Tamie. How did your surgery go with Dr. Green? I had my consultation with him the beginning of July 2017. I'm now in the process of getting all my test done and waiting for my insurance to approve the surgery.

[Missytee 138]

Hey! I'm in Hyattsville, I'm getting sleeved (fingers crossed) at Shady Grove Medical Center with Dr.Greene, the director of bariatric surgery. How far along are you in your journey?

Hello...how did you surgery go with Dr. Green? I went to him for consultation the beginning of July 2017. I'm in the process of getting all my medical test completed and waiting for my insurance approval.

[Missytee 138]

Hello...how did you surgery go with Dr. Green? I went to him for consultation the beginning of July 2017. I'm in the process of getting all my medical test completed and waiting for my insurance approval.

Sorry, I thought you went to Dr. Green

[Missytee 138]

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

How did you make out with your surgery? I live in Howard County, but hopefully having surgery at shady grove.

[Libbym628 1]

I'm in Maryland...Baltimore County. I will be having my surgery at Bayview Medical Center. I have my last weight management appointment on August 18th. I have already completed my psych, nutrition and cardiac appointments. I'm somewhat excited but apprehensive. It would be great to have mutual support close by. [emoji846]