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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

congratulations on your progress. I had Dr Krueger. My HW 353LBS PRE OP 329LBS CW 240. Goal 180. I'm 5'8 so 180 works for me.

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I had dr Krueger as well he did both my sleeve and later my gallbladder surgery as I had to have it removed after surgery

I hear that gallbladder surgery is needed for a lot of bariatric patients. I had mines removed years ago and it was extremely unpleasant. I couldn't imagine having it taken out right after bariatric surgery. You look fabulous I'm glad it all worked out for you

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

My name is Becky From RI and am considering Dr Pohl. I know someone who had him and was thrilled. I have my seminar date as 2/11.

Good luck to all!

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Im in St Albans, Maine going thru pre-op at EMMC in Bangor. I cant wait to get this done and to get healthy!

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I live in Connecticut and will be having my sleeve surgery at Midstate in Meriden

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I'm in Rhode island and will be having the surgery may 13th. Any Rhody sleevers here?

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I am in Bristol! Still waiting to have surgery, going through the nutrition visits now have to wait till those are done :-(

Dr Pohl is my surgeon.

What about you?

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Hi Becky!

I finally finished all my insurance and surgeon's requirements, but it took 15 months!! Almost there though. I have Dr. Pohl as my surgeon too, he's great. I'm in East Greenwich.

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Good for you Jess! Congrats and keep us posted!!!!

Best,

Becky

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I'm from Rhode Island, finishing up my sleep study tonight. My surgeon is Dr. Pohl.

Edited by magnificent2015

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I'm so close! 15 days till surgery!!

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Congrats Jess and magnificent! Would love to hear your progress! I have two nutrition appts then I schedule surgery. Don;t know how long the wait will be. I also have Dr. Pohl!

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