Anyone from Rhode Island/New England area?

[dellidoo 0]

I'm just starting my journey (over).... I went through the entire pre-op testing almost 3 years ago but didn't go through with surgery because I learned I was going to lose my health insurance 2 days post op, so I didn't go through with it. Now I'm starting over again with the dietitian, psychological evaluation, gallbladder ultrasound, etc. The gastric sleeve is the procedure I have decided on and just barely made it with the minimum BMI (down 20 pounds from last time)! Since I am new to this app I am looking for support, understanding, and encouragement of those going through similar situations and struggles.

[Teachamy 1,042]

Hi there!

I am from Maine. I started out with a low BMI too. Have been very excited to see the health and physical changes afforded me by the sleeve. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions!

[dellidoo 0]

Thank you very much. I am looking forward to a surgery date end of July to August, once I finish my checklist.

[rhodywoman 145]

Hello! I'm from Rhode Island. I live in Charlestown. You?

[twinmommiesrock 72]

Hello I'm new to New England. I live in Fall River Massachusetts. Almost done with my list have 3 workshops to do next month then I will be given a date. Looking like August according to South coast Bariatric program layout.

[drh3336 0]

Hello everyone! I live in westerly RI. Getting my second psych eval July 11th which I will pass and hopefully sched to be sleeved in August @yale????????

[dellidoo 0]

I'm in Pascoag going through Dr. Pohl. Everything but my last 2 nutritionist appointments are already completed!

[Tootles1975 59]

I'm from Johnston and also going with Dr. Pohl for a bypass surgery. I just met with him last week for a consult and spent all this morning scheduling all the pre-op appointments. So many doctor visits in such a short time! Usually I'm a huge procrastinator about those so the fact that I did it right away is an encouraging sign of how much I really want this.

[mag413 4]

I'm from south shore MA... RNY 12/31 ar Beth Israel in Boston... have been looking to connect with others in my area but am having a hard time finding people

[lisaabrumfield 119]

Hi, I live in Maine. I'm looking forward to my surgery in October.

[twinmommiesrock 72]

Finally got a date August 19 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham! Wooo hooo. !!! SO EXCITED!!!

[macman 603]

Hello, I had my sleeve surgery on 12/31 at UMass Medical Center and live in Douglas, Ma, (just over the RI line.)

[BeckyP123 2]

me! I am Becky, and am investigating gastric sleeve

[angelikrissee 24]

Finally got a date August 19 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham! Wooo hooo. !!! SO EXCITED!!!

that is where I had my surgery july2013 I am 18 months out and 175lbs down from the beginning of my journey and 140lbs down from my preop weight! Who is your surgeon?

[angelikrissee 24]

I am from New Bedford, ma and had my sleeve done at Tobey hospital in Wareham . I am 18 months out my beggining weight was 295lbs my preop weight was 260lbs and my current weight is 120lbs