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Hi Philly here going to Abington Hospital December 9

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I live in NE PA, near Scranton. My surgeon is Dr. Gary Neale out of Wilkes Barre. Any other NE PA peeps here?

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I'm just outside of philly.

where abouts r u

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I am in Portersville, about 45 miles to the north of Pittsburgh. Just getting started on this journey, but I have a huge issue to conquer...I have a sever needle phobia... Don't know what to do to get past that.

Shawn

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Went from a 3x shirt to a 1x and 28 pants to a 22-24 depends on style. Total loss of 55 ibs. 25 ibs pre op and 30 post op

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Philly here. Was sleeved on 11/12/13 by Dr Ramachandra at Mercy Fitzgerald. Down 30 lbs so far and starting to feel like myself again.

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Philly here. Was sleeved on 11/12/13 by Dr Ramachandra at Mercy Fitzgerald. Down 30 lbs so far and starting to feel like myself again.

I was also sleeved on 11/12/13 and am down 25 pounds. My weight loss has kind of stalled right now and I am a little frustrated. I feel like I am not doing something right. I also get very hungry

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Wendyn I have those same feelings too and my weight loss has slowed dramatically but I just figure there is no way we won't lose weight given the amount we are eating. I think our bodies are adjusting to these low calories. I know my body was used to being well fed. This surgery works for so many people, I am just trying to be patient and enjoy the ride. Best of luck to you.

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