Anyone From New England?

[Scaredy Cat 92]

My doctors name is Deiter Pohl. First appt. is Friday. Would love to know if there are any New England sleepers. I'm in RI.

[LessofKelly 62]

I'm in CT!!!!

[Scaredy Cat 92]

Hi Kelly!

[ljperez 87]

Boston here.

[LittleRed30 38]

I'm in RI. Dr. Phol did my surgery on the 12th. Nice to meet a fellow patient. Feel free to message me anytime.

[Scaredy Cat 92]

Little Red 30 - So it's been 8 days for you post-op? How are you doing?

[LittleRed30 38]

I feel great, a little sore and tired. I'm a revision from Band to sleeve so i'm on two weeks of straight liquids and then another two on full liquids. I'm sick of drinking and can't wait to have yogurt or pudding. Not the biggest fan of Jello.

Dr. Phol is not a big talker he's kind of straight to the point. I personally don't find him very friendly but he is highly recommended and I'm glad he did my surgery. I prefer dealing with is PA Jeremy he's awesome to talk to!!

i'm here anytime you have questions I've done this WLS thing twice now!

[Tekara3927 265]

I'm in NH!! Heyyyy!! I had my surgery sept 7th! 2 weeks today. I'm down 25 since surgery and 45 lbs total with my pre op diet. I'm pretty good now, little to very minimal pain, everything went smoothly for me. Best wishes! I just got back from a few days in Jamestown RI for some relaxation! It was beautiful!!

[krisq16 22]

I am Kristen from RI Just got home yesterday from sleeve surgery on tues the 18th. I saw Dr Pohls associate, Dr Giovanni. Overall, doing well. Tired and slight sore. But I had 2 c-sections and this was much easier. Just getting used to the new lifestyle of drinking shakes, and not much chewing at this time. But all is looking up !!

[LessofKelly 62]

Hello neighbors!!!

[Scaredy Cat 92]

Hi everyone! So glad you're here! Sounds like everyone is doing well. I just had my first appt. with Dr. Pohl this morning. I'm on my way and I'm so excited. there was a lady in the waiting room that I spoke to for quite a while. She had gastric bypass three years ago and loves it! I had so many questions, omg I asked her question after question but she was so nice. She was there with her husband who is getting the surgery now.

Kristen - funny - I had two C-sections too. Keep doing well!

Tekara - Heyyyy back! Good for you - 45 pounds GONE! Amazing! keep in touch - you're not that far away in beautiful NH!

Little Red 30 - no Dr. Phol is not a big talker but he's the best and that's what I care about from him. You'll be eating that yogurt in no time! Baby steps

ljperez - Nice to know we have a Bostonian on board too. Have you already been sleeved?

LessofKelly - welcome!

[Scaredy Cat 92]

God I look HUGE in my profile photo. Just look at the fat face. Ugh!!! Funny how we don't see ourselves accurately until we look at a photo and then all of a sudden, we're somehow shocked. By next year, that face will be totally changed but I will still be ME

[NHJulie 13]

I'm from NH!! I was hoping there would be some people from the area on here. Nice to meet you all!

[carolc 94]

I'm your neighbor in CT! Glad to meet you

[Scaredy Cat 92]

CarolC - I loved your list of what you're looking forward to. You're almost four months post-op now - any regrets? My husband is a "I'm not going to tell you what to do because it's YOUR body and I don't want to be blamed for anything but I wouldn't do it" kind of guy so I'm a little stressed about making it to surgery, through surgery and what my life will be like afterwards. Really, my worst fear is having regrets because this is permanent. Oh, if we could only see into the future!!!!!!!!