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Good Morning,

My name is Elaine and we have started a little support group on Long Island about a year ago. A bunch of us meet that are at different stages in our journey. It is very informal and nice to chat with others that are experiencing the same issues you may be during your journey.

If anyone else from the area will like to join us we will be meeting this Saturday June 3rd at Panera in Garden City 1140 Franklin Ave at 2:30. The group consist of both men and women.

Have a great weekend,

Elaine

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Ok, no problem


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Thanks for starting the new group!

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Hi everyone, glad you are using the new group. Hopefully, soon we can meet again. If anyone has a day in mind post it.

Elaine


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Hi Laney,

thanks for starting a new group. sorry I couldnt make the meetup - definitely next time.

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6 months post surgery. Hit 2 of my goals today. I'm down 100.2 pounds and got below a 40 waist. (38 down from 52)
Still a fair amount of work to do but I'm confident and excited about the rest of the journey.
I've adopted an entirely new lifestyle and attitude toward food. Just started my weight training to tone and build what's here.
Hope everyone is doing well and I'm looking forward to seeing you guys soon!

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Way to go Jack!!!!! congrats for the new lifestyle and attitude. You are living proof that if you stay on track, that the results will be there.

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WoW, Jack you look amazing!!!! Congrats on making both of your goals!!

Hopefully, soon we can all meet up again. If anyone has an idea or day put it out here.

Have a great Fathers Day!!!!

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If anyone is up to meeting in July let me know and see what day can work for everyone. Have a good Fourth of July [emoji631][emoji313][emoji312]


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Sounds good to me since I missed the last one!

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Hi Laney, I would love to get together. The 15th is no good for me, but I can make any other day work.

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I would love to catch up in July!
Week-ends are usually good, but I can't do the 15th either. I'm not sure about this Saturday, but I believe most other week-end days would work.

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Hi everyone,

Pray everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. As far as getting together July 8, 22, August 5th all work for me. Let me know what day will work best for everyone. Really looking forward to seeing everyone and hearing all our success stories. I am 1 month from my Sleeve anniversary!!! I can not believe how fast the year has gone. Seems like I just started this journey and here I am a yr post op:)

Have a good week everyone,
Elaine


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