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Yes it's nice seeing someone from our area too because you are the first person I've seen . One of the reasons I had my surgery in Gainesville was because I have lupus and one my doctor in Gainesville referred me to having the surgery. Everyday is better than the day before . Because it was rough after my surgery. My issue was pain, but I was drink pretty good afterwards. Since this pass Wednesday it has been really good finally was able to get my pain under control. I started the next stage yesterday . But this surgery affects everyone differently because I know two people and they didn't have any pain after surgery. But I hope your journey goes very well. We should keep in touch .



Ohh wow! My father and one of my sisters had lupus. I also heard, too everyone experience different effects from the surgery. I'm surprised I wasn't referred to Gainesville also because I had a subarachnoid hemorrhage (brain bleed) 4 yrs ago and my neurologist is in Gainesville. And considering my past history that's why I was for sure thinking I'd be referred there. Nevertheless, Tallahassee it is. I'm having the gastric sleeve by the way. It'll be nice to have someone to keep in touch w/ as that I've only been in Tally for 3 yrs. Plus it'll be encouraging to have a local go-to for support.


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Oh wow. Well at least you don't have worry about getting on the road for 3 hour ride after your surgery. Plus follow up appointments. My neurosurgeon is in Gainesville also.my neurologist is here in Tallahassee .I had my second brain shunt put in 2013. I will keep you in my prayers. With your health condition. I've been here in Tallahassee for 20 years now. I moved here when I got married. ( now divorced)


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Oh wow. Well at least you don't have worry about getting on the road for 3 hour ride after your surgery. Plus follow up appointments. My neurosurgeon is in Gainesville also.my neurologist is here in Tallahassee .I had my second brain shunt put in 2013. I will keep you in my prayers. With your health condition. I've been here in Tallahassee for 20 years now. I moved here when I got married. ( now divorced)




You are totally right about that. It's already a lot to go to my regular appointments w/ my neurologist in Gainesville. & when I have tests to do there it's really a lot. I had a brain shunt put in initially when I had my brain bleed, but it's since been removed. I have increased pressures in my brain which my neuro attributed to be likely an overflow of CSF Fluid. & that's putting me at higher risk of another bleed. So overall I decided to go the surgical route because I've lost 120+lbs on my own, I just needed help getting over this plateau. And according to my neuro, getting off more weight should regulate my CSF fluids in my brain and will eliminate my chances of another bleed. I'm divorced, too. I've moved to Tallahassee only to be near family while I recovered from that near death illness, and since the city grew on me. Thank you for your prayers and I, too will keep you in my prayers.


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Yes it is because besides my neurosurgeon my GI doctor is there too. I didn't have a choice of the brain shunt I started losing my eye sight and was the only thing to save it. Weight lose didn't help me. Congratulations on the weight you've lose so far. That's good you have family here to help you. I have some family here.


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I'm in Port St Lucie! If all goes well will have surgery Nov 6th. Who is your surgeon?



My surgeon was dr mark beatty.


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Oh wow. Well at least you don't have worry about getting on the road for 3 hour ride after your surgery. Plus follow up appointments. My neurosurgeon is in Gainesville also.my neurologist is here in Tallahassee .I had my second brain shunt put in 2013. I will keep you in my prayers. With your health condition. I've been here in Tallahassee for 20 years now. I moved here when I got married. ( now divorced)




I am in Tallahassee

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I'm a latecomer! But I live in Tallahassee, FL and my surgery is on September 20th. Actually today I start my liver shrinking diet.🤞🏽Hoping these 2wks go by smoothly, because I know that's just the beginning of what's to come.




I’m in Tallahassee. Primary Dr suggested the surgery and sent the referral to the Bariatric center at tmh Thursday. I have share of cost Medicaid and she said I would be covered just waiting for all the steps I gotta take.


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