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I live in Providence RI. I would love to make a few friends in my area to go thru this journey. I was sleeved 6 days ago and am coping w a few things. Please do not let that scare u. It would b great to text talk on here wry. 401-442-1596

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I am in MA as well, looking forward to getting my sleeve in July or August at Newton Wellesley hospital ????

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I had my surgery on June 6th at Mount Auburn Hospital with Dr. Julie Kim. Have received excellent care there and am doing pretty well. 12 lbs down since!

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Hi my name is Allison and im from woodstock ct i had my surgery done at hartford hosp done by dr tishler pre op weight 348 and 5 weeks post op im at 304 looking for anyone close to me

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Hi I'm from CT. I am 2 months post surgery, I'm down 54lbs. I feel TERRIFIC! Best decision I have made for my health. Good luck to you. If you need anything don't hesitate to reach out!

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Hi Allison & Ellen! My name is Suzanne. I live in Groton, CT. I'm one month into my nutrition appointments, getting all my other ducks in a row, leading up to surgery with Dr. Tishler- hoping to get a surgery date in March. Getting used to writing everything down that I eat... don't know how strict the nutritionists will be with getting off sugar, Protein requirements, etc. Have had many stressors, one of which is my brother's suicide and a cancer scare. I have a painful cyst that needs to be removed (non-cancerous, thank God). I would appreciate any and all support. Thanks!

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RNSuzanne, I'm so sorry you've had some terrible news in your life but good for you for making

such a healthy decision to get the extra weight off.

The nutritionist will read your meal journals and give suggestions if needed but they really

don't want you gaining any weight during the process. You are in GREAT hands with Dr Tishler, he is awesome and a fantastic surgeon. My suggestion would be to follow everything exactly that he and his staff tells you to do, before, during and after surgery. I have followed to a tee and

I'm down 90 lbs since my pre op diet weigh-in on May 13, 2016 (surgery on 5/23/16). I have my 5 month post op check up appt next Thursday on 10/20/16.Good luck to you in the amazing (but hard) process YOU CAN DO IT. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Ellen :-)

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Hi guys I am from Cranston RI I am 5 days post op. My doctor was Dr. Giovanni and Dr. Goyal out of Kent County Bariatric ProgrAm. My surgery went awesome and I am already home and in recovery mode. I've lost 21 lbs in the first week. I am looking for local support and would love to chat with anyone who's been sleeved in RI/Ma :)


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Hi guys I am from Cranston RI I am 5 days post op. My doctor was Dr. Giovanni and Dr. Goyal out of Kent County Bariatric ProgrAm. My surgery went awesome and I am already home and in recovery mode. I've lost 21 lbs in the first week. I am looking for local support and would love to chat with anyone who's been sleeved in RI/Ma [emoji4]



Hi, I am from RI.... I went through Dr. Phil, Roger Williams hospital, welcome to the site. Great job on the 21 lbs, that is awesome....

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Hi, I am from RI.... I went through Dr. Phil, Roger Williams hospital, welcome to the site. Great job on the 21 lbs, that is awesome....

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Sorry Dr Phol

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Dr pohl is the best in the state!!!! He was just way to booked and needed to get this done before winter cause my diabetes and liver were bad but I'm very blessed I loved my surgeon and I love how I am feeling now !!


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