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Hello I'm from up the road of you gulfcoasters out of Wiggins MS. My dr is Dr balder have any of y'all heard of him I see him at Garden Park but he's out of LA. My surgery will be late September or in October. 2 more Nut visits 1 on 20th of this month and the other asp. I sure need some buddies.

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Good job! You're doing great! How has it been going back to work? Are u just having Protein drinks while working or...?

Mostly Protein Drinks, Soup & maybe scrambled egg in morning. It's taking me awhile to tolerate solids. I'm having to learn when to stop, to chew very well and to go SLOW. I've over-done it a few times...it's an on-going set of lessons. I'm basically learning my limits. If I eat too much, too fast or have advanced my diet too quickly, pain, nausea & vomiting results. Pretty good deterrent! BTW- no probs with work:) I took 2weeks off.

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I not far from you. north of Carriere Ms. Will have my sergery in Slidell La. follow up in Covington La. Glad to see someone local sort of.

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Hello! glad everything went well jc. Sleevedjune 62013 I'm 20 min from you. Maybe we can get together at somthie king next year and Celebrate. I'm glad everyone is here.

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I was actually sleeved on June 17th. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks for me. So far' date=' for me at least, this has been such an EASY recovery!

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A blessing! I hope my recovery will be the same.

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A blessing! I hope my recovery will be the same.

I seriously to this day wonder if I had surgery. Besides the fact of the weight coming off and me not being able to eat as much, I have to be like, "You did have surgery." LoL! I am now in the gym 3 times a week, no exceptions, and have been doing well with that. I can do 13 mins on the elliptical! I couldn't even do ONE minute before the surgery! Hope you have a smooth recovery as well!!!

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Hello! glad everything went well jc. Sleevedjune 62013 I'm 20 min from you. Maybe we can get together at somthie king next year and Celebrate. I'm glad everyone is here.

Definitely! How are u doing in your journey?

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Definitely! How are u doing in your journey?

It has been fine so far. Am looking forward to this time next year.

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Hello I'm from up the road of you gulfcoasters out of Wiggins MS. My dr is Dr balder have any of y'all heard of him I see him at Garden Park but he's out of LA. My surgery will be late September or in October. 2 more Nut visits 1 on 20th of this month and the other asp. I sure need some buddies.

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I think my mother in law used Dr Balder. I used Dr Avara in Ocean Springs. Had surgery June 10th.

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I think my mother in law used Dr Balder. I used Dr Avara in Ocean Springs. Had surgery June 10th.

How was your surgery and overall experience with Dr. Avara? He is my surgeon also. I am still pre op. I almost done with the hoop jumping...then surgery at the end of sept.

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How was your surgery and overall experience with Dr. Avara? He is my surgeon also. I am still pre op. I almost done with the hoop jumping...then surgery at the end of sept.

It was great overall. Only problems I had were an allergic reaction to surgical tape. His nurse Dana is the best! The first 2-3 weeks are rough with the soreness, having to adjust and getting past head hunger but its so worth it.

I've lost 40 pounds since surgery and haven't really had anything make me sick. Just follow the plan they give you and hopefully all will be well. Good luck!

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It was great overall. Only problems I had were an allergic reaction to surgical tape. His nurse Dana is the best! The first 2-3 weeks are rough with the soreness' date=' having to adjust and getting past head hunger but its so worth it.

I've lost 40 pounds since surgery and haven't really had anything make me sick. Just follow the plan they give you and hopefully all will be well. Good luck![/quote']

Thank you!!! Keep us updated on how you're doing.

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I has my sleeve done 8/5/12. I am also a RN! I am 6 days post op and have had an easy recovery. Drinking my liquids and walking. Hope I can join this group.

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I has my sleeve done 8/5/12. I am also a RN! I am 6 days post op and have had an easy recovery. Drinking my liquids and walking. Hope I can join this group.

Hi Janet!

Welcome! Just curious, Where were you sleeved?

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I was sleeved at Southern Surgical Hospital in Slidell by Dr. Balder. Great experience there! I made a mistake I was sleeved on 8/15/13 and had a hiatal hernia repair. Down 11 pounds now.

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