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Hi, I'm Kim and would really like to get together with others on this journey with me. Hope some of you will too!

I am only 8 weeks post op but would love to assist someone in Anson County, NC. We don't have any WLS support in this county. Although I am a former teacher, I don't feel that I have enough experience to head this up but would really love to see it happen!

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Welcome! Catawba County, NC here!

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Hey neighbor!

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I am only 8 weeks post op but would love to assist someone in Anson County, NC. We don't have any wls support in this county. Although I am a former teacher, I don't feel that I have enough experience to head this up but would really love to see it happen!

Hello-I'm new at this. From Caldwell county. Surgery set for April 21 st. Looking for some support.

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Oh wow, not much longer now! Which procedure are you having? I would love for us to be support pals!

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Oh wow, not much longer now! Which procedure are you having? I would love for us to be support pals!

I had the bypass. That would be great to have some support. I find it difficult to figure out what pills to take and when to take them. And eating six times a day is also hard for me.

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I remember being overwhelmed with the whole process too. Did your dr/nutritionist give you any info on what to do and when? You should probably be on liquids still. There is a lot of info here and don't be discouraged! Kim

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I remember being overwhelmed with the whole process too. Did your dr/nutritionist give you any info on what to do and when? You should probably be on liquids still. There is a lot of info here and don't be discouraged! Kim[/quote

Yes it is very overwhelming. They gave me info. I'm still on the liquids. When did your swelling start going down?

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Hello went for postop today and everything is going great - list 17 pounds. And was moved to soft foods!! About how much do u eat at each meal?

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Please PM me if you'd like to lead or co-lead this support group!

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Hi, I'm Kim Gainey and I would love to start a Bariatric Pal support group for Anson and surrounding counties. I would like to share your weight loss adventure with you!

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I'm pretty new to NC, living in the Asheville area. I'm on the very first steps of this journey and need all the support I can get. Is there anyone else in the Buncombe Co area?

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The Anson County Chapter of Bariatric Pal will be held in the newly opened CMC Anson hospital in the conference room. Time TBD. I will be in touch!

Kim

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hi kim-salisbury,nc here.my dr is also dr.mallico-getting my surgery date monday!would love to know what you thought of him and how your experience was :)

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