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Countrygirl77
Member Since: 06/29/11
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Post Date: 11/28/11 7:28 pm
Anyone have surgery by Dr Wegner? St. Francis?
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PB_and_Js_Mom
TN
Member Since: 10/14/11
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Post Date: 11/30/11 7:39 am
I'm scheduled for surgery 12/19/11, but I haven't heard anything myself.  I would love to know if anyone knows anything about him, etc. also.....
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Countrygirl77
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Post Date: 11/30/11 2:52 pm
When did you get your date and what type of surgery are u having?
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PB_and_Js_Mom
TN
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Post Date: 12/1/11 5:42 pm
I'm having the Vertical Sleeve. 

I got my surgery date on October 24, 2011.  I work in the school system, so I was hoping for a date when I was off during our CHRISTmas break.  Fortunately for me, I got it. 

I'm nervous and excited at the same time.

What steps have you taken so far towards the process for WLS?
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Post Date: 12/1/11 6:01 am
Dr. Wegner did my Verticle Sleeve 3-28-11.  He's a great surgeon and very compasionate.  My starting weight was 457lbs and this morning I'm @ 321lbs.
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PB_and_Js_Mom
TN
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Post Date: 12/1/11 5:39 pm
Thanks! That's really good to know.  How long did you stay in the hospital?
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Countrygirl77
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Post Date: 12/1/11 6:31 pm
That is awesome!!!! Great Job
How are you doing?
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Post Date: 12/1/11 7:05 pm
I stayed in the hospital 2 days

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PB_and_Js_Mom
TN
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Post Date: 12/23/11 9:15 am
Hey, how long were you sore after your surgery?  I had my surgery Monday, and I'm sooooo sore.  Lots of pain on my right side and some in my back.
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Post Date: 12/23/11 2:35 pm
I was sore for @ least a month.  I didn't get to feeling 100% until about 2 months out.
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jdgaston1
Memphis, TN
Member Since: 04/22/11
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Post Date: 12/19/11 10:23 am
 I see that your surgery was scheduled for today. How did it go? I hope all is well! BTW, what type of insurance do you have?
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PB_and_Js_Mom
TN
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Post Date: 12/21/11 3:17 pm
My surgery went well.  I'm very, very sore! I knew I would be sore, but not this sore.   I know God was there with me, and returned me home safely today! I also stayed two nights, and I am very thankful, because today I feel confident that everything is okay on the inside. ha
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jdgaston1
Memphis, TN
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Post Date: 12/22/11 3:21 pm
 Great! I'm so happy for you! Rest up and get ready for a new you! 
What type of insurance do you have?
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jdgaston1
Memphis, TN
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Post Date: 12/22/11 3:22 pm
 oops nm. I just saw that u have Cigna! 
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PB_and_Js_Mom
TN
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Post Date: 12/23/11 9:13 am
My insurance is with CIGNA.
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Countrygirl77
Member Since: 06/29/11
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Post Date: 1/3/12 6:52 pm
How did your surgery go?
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PB_and_Js_Mom
TN
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Post Date: 1/4/12 12:56 pm
Surgery went fine.  I stayed two nights.  I was ready to get home.  Those stocking-like things (on my legs to prevent blood clots) were really getting on my nerves.  Once they removed my cathetar, I had to get up more often, and I couldn't bend to take them off.

Today marks two weeks since they released me, and I have lost 11 lbs., for a total of 24 lbs. since December 5th when I started my Liver Shrink Diet.  I am so happy, but I still have a long ways to go.
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Countrygirl77
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Post Date: 1/4/12 3:57 pm
Great news! Keep up the good work now did you have the sleeve or bypass? Glad to hear it went well. Was hoping for 1 night stay in the hospital... But better safe than sorry!
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Jennifer Ramsey
Southaven, MS
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Member Since: 09/13/11
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Post Date: 12/4/11 5:57 pm
I hope to have surgery by him soon. I am jumping through the insurance hoops right now. I have one more weigh in Dec 19th. Ive got to see the psychiatrist on the 14th and then the nutrition classes. Does anyone know if insurance helps with the $350 for those classes? I am a nurse and have fellow nurses and respiratory therapists tell me how great Wegner is, they told me that he is making Dr. Weaver step up her game. I am so excited and ready to get this thing done. I have a lapband that has recently started leaking so I have no restriction!!
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Countrygirl77
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Post Date: 12/4/11 7:37 pm
Hey! I don't believe the insurance pays I had to pay out of pocket, but you can make payments!
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