MaraFaith posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

I'm finally one month post-op, although it feels easily like three. There have been many changes, and many tiny NSVs. I'm down 21lbs, although I thought I would have lost more. I guess I can chalk that up to the no good, very bad, terrible 3 week stall


MaraFaith posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

We haven't posted this in a while, and Monday is always a day for a fresh start!

 

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MaraFaith posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

I didn't think I'd ever get to say this, but i'm having surgery tomorrow at 8:00am in Gonzales, LA. I've lurked on the gastric sleeve board for over a year now, watched many people come and go and reach their goals. It's finally my turn. The cardiologi


MaraFaith posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

 Hi Gang, I've been sort of AWOL since canceling my previous surgery, but don't worry, I’ve been lurking.

Today I completed all of my testing for my new surgeon. After a blood test and an EKG, I met with a NP for medical clearance. She noticed


MaraFaith posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

Hi gang. I'm really heartbroken this morning and in a slight panic. I was recently informed that my doctor had preformed surgery on a family acquaintance and they had never woken from anesthesia and died from a blood clot. My family is obviously panici


MaraFaith posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

So i've waited a year for this day. I left my old job and started a new one with the hope that I would be able to self pay for my surgery. After waiting six months at my current job, I finally had the vacation days to set the date. I'm scheduled for Oc


MaraFaith posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Hi Sleevers!

Today I had my initial consultation with Dr. Borland in New Iberia, LA! My mother decided to come along on the hour and a half drive, as she will be staying with me after surgery for a few days. It was a wonderful visit. I felt ver


MaraFaith posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Hi guys! I've recently suspected that I have sleep apnea, and this has started to worry my friends and family. I had already scheduled an appt with a weight loss surgeon, however, he does not preform surgery on patients with a risk for complications. M


MaraFaith posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Insurance will cover hiatal hernia repair but not - Due to severe GERD symptoms , I will possibly need hiatal hernia repair. I was looking into gastric sleeve to be preformed at the same time, but my insurance has an exclusion for w...
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