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I'm in Indianapolis. I was sleeved 8/2013

Good luck to you in your journey for a healthier life. I was sleeved 6/19/13 .. I weighed 478lbs and now Im at 226 lbs and feeling great! Make sure you get your daily walks in, try 15 mins a day to start out and don't over do it, drink plenty of Water cut out all carbonated drinks and weigh and log all your foods. I only eat foods that have Protein in it. I don't bother with bread but i did have a grilled chicken sandwich from Denny's and might not have another on until next month. Remember that this is not a race and living healthy has no finish line, choosing the right foods now and eating the right weighed amount will help you out as you progress down the road, don't ever miss a meal nor forget taking you Vitamins

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Anyone by ft wayne?

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I am too! I am getting my surgery done at IU Bariatric. Has anyone had Dr. jennifer Choi as their surgeon? If so please respond. I have my surgery scheduled for Dec 22nd and I am freaking out as I read complication horror stories :-(

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Im from Ft. Wayne. Had my sleeve done on April 9 at St. Vincent-Carmel, by Dr. Evanson. 39 days out and 33 lbs lost! I've been very happy with my decision, although it's not the "easy way out" by any means! This is hard work, folks! Good luck to all!

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Any Fort Wayne sleevers? Just moved and looking for a good support group

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I'm from Indy too. Doing IUHealth bariatrics, Dr. Choi. Work at IUH, so I have their insurance. I'm switching from the band to sleeve. Doc that dos my sleeve, Dr. Inman is now at St. Vincent Indy, where they move you through the process a little quicker than IUH.

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Slimgal2015, My doc is choi too!

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So how is everyone doing?... I'm living the life .. I got my life back. It's been over 2 yrs since my surgery and I'm getting younger!

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So how is everyone doing?... I'm living the life .. I got my life back. It's been over 2 yrs since my surgery and I'm getting younger!

I'm currently 2 years out and I'm doing well. I have gained 5 pounds

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Anyone use Evanson in indy? I am private pay and near South Bend. St. Vincent in Carmel is $26,000. $20,000 of that is for the hospital and $6,000 for surgeon. Any other fantastic docs around for less$ Isn't there one in Merrillville?

Anyone getting a sleeve anywhere soon? Im shooting for November. Need a buddy

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