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Hello everyone!

I am new and wanted to introduce myself.

I am almost 45 and having surgery in Mexico on December 18Th, 2015.

I live in Beaverton, Oregon and I am looking for support groups in my area.

Any and all advice will be looked at and considered!

Thanks you!

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Hello everyone!

I am new and wanted to introduce myself.

I am almost 45 and having surgery in Mexico on December 18Th, 2015.

I live in Beaverton, Oregon and I am looking for support groups in my area.

Any and all advice will be looked at and considered!

Thanks you!

@@Bellaitalian

Welcome Welcome Welcome :rolleyes:

always room for another newbie :)

sleeve in 3 weeks, exciting!!

many people have great experience with surgery in Mexico

did you receive info on pre-op??

what you should learn about drinking, eating - many other rules???

or does that info come to you after surgery??

can you get a NUT (nutritionist) close to where you live?

she/he would help you with a lot of things

hope you've read alot of good info about the sleeve

you can never read too much

knowledge is POWER!!

good luck bud

speedy recovery

kathy

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@@Bellaitalian -- You fooled me. Oregon is nice, but I thought you were calling from Italia.

Congratulations on your surgery date.

Try calling the hospitals that are in reasonable distance from home. They usually welcome outside patients totheir support group meetings.

If you haven't already, check on whether there's a BP group in your area by going to the "Forums" tab, above, then to the first option on the drop-down. From there, follow the obvious bread-crumb trail.

Best wishes.

Edited by WLSResources/ClothingExch

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Thank you!

Yes I have been doing research for almost 2 years now. Lots and lots of info!

I am in search of a nutritionist near me and I need to work harder on a support group.

I have been in counseling for a few years, but know how important a support group is.

I ordered all my liquids, Proteins, supplements and 3 books that look helpful.

I have watched a ton of videos on being sleeved..... Videos specific to Mexico too....

My boyfriend will be with me and he works with a Mobil Vet Surgeon. He does anesthesia and laparoscopy surgery almost everyday so he knows some great questions to ask. I feel good that he will be there for me.

I am more excited but still nervous...

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Welcome I am brand new too!! Good luck with everything !!

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I am in search of a nutritionist near me and I need to work harder on a support group.

My boyfriend will be with me and he works with a Mobil Vet Surgeon. He does anesthesia and laparoscopy surgery almost everyday so he knows some great questions to ask. I feel good that he will be there for me.

I am more excited but still nervous...

You might be able to work with an RD in the bariatrics dept. of a local hospital or get a referral from the dept. to an outside RD who is knowledgable about sleeve. surgerat sof pe.

Nervous is good.

Pardon the typos. The system isn't letting me correct without obliterating everything.

Edited by WLSResources/ClothingExch

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Welcome to BP and congrats on your imminent surgery!

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Hi to everyone! I'm also a newbee and am looking forward to sharing this exciting time with everyone!

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Thank you TinyTink and jane13!!! What a great group!

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Hi....I just joined and I am just starting my journey...any older ladies out there...anyone from Oregon?

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