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    Gastric Sleeve Member TrixterLooWhoo's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/21/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Smith Portsmouth, Va
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Last Activity
    03-28-2015 09:04 AM
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    Default I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    Hey all,

    I recently was part of a group that, imo, was a marketing tool for referrals to get people to go to a certain surgeon. I know the page owner denies this, but reading about "referral programs" and lots of posts positive about this surgeon in question and then people disappearing who write negative experiences, etc made me very disenchanted with the group. It was a great group of people, but I do not agree with the admin's approach regarding the page and did not feel comfortable being part of free advertising for a surgeon with an admin who works for said surgeon (conflict of interest). I want a place where any experiences, good or bad, can be talked about. People can ask questions without fear of deletion or moderation based on the possibility of the admin loosing a referral sale, and where we as a group can talk about any side effect of surgery from depression, changes in our relationships, to new found interests, to menu ideas, etc.

    I am looking for a bonafide support group, with no ulterior motives besides health and well being, and a private group so it doesn't show under my profile, etc. I barely use facebook, besides for work purposes, so want this kept aside from that. If anyone knows of a good one, please message me.

    Thanks in advance.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member 12NVDiva's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Nakeshia Williams
    Surgery date
    03/17/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. F. Ayoola
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Last Activity
    12-31-2015 10:26 AM
    Location
    Arlington, TX
    Posts
    319
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    Was Thanked 71 Times in 67 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 3,035 Times
    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    Well you have found the place, we are very open and rarely do I see anyone even speaking of their surgeon unless it is to mention some advisement that he/she has given that may help that person's situation.



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    12 month goal-175 lbs (Conquered 3.5.2014, 12 days before I hit 12 months)
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    103 lbs lost... I ROCK!!!!!!!!!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member jarnols's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Stephanie
    Surgery date
    08/04/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr Ben-David
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Last Activity
    01-09-2015 09:50 PM
    Location
    Grew up in Miami Fl now in Gainesville Fl
    Posts
    436
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    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 155 Times
    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    On FB find ..our journey to a healthier life.. Send a request and Mrs Stacey will add you to the group..



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    Gastric Sleeve Member bmiller140's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Bonnie
    Surgery date
    05/29/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Chad Carlton
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Last Activity
    11-17-2014 11:16 AM
    Location
    Heath, Texas
    Posts
    562
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    Default Re: I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    Welcome - you can stop looking. The only posts I have seen removed were people trying to sell something.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Robbnva's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Robbie
    Surgeon
    Brian Cantor, MD
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Last Activity
    01-08-2015 08:17 AM
    Location
    New Market, MD
    Posts
    198
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    Default Re: I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    I think she's looking for a FB group though. I agree this place is plenty helpful, I belong to a FB group but it's not active and it's for people in marylsnd.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Angella67's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Angel
    Surgery date
    02/19/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Almanza
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Last Activity
    10-19-2015 02:43 PM
    Location
    East Texas
    Posts
    340
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    Default Re: I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    I am a member of The Sassy Sleevers on FB and I really like it.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member thinmeskreamin's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/06/2014
    Surgeon
    dr Alejandro Lopez
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Last Activity
    02-19-2015 10:56 PM
    Location
    chambersburg , pa
    Posts
    146
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    Was Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts
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    Default Re: I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    I'm in "gastric sleeve support group" on fb. . No surgeons being supported there that I know of. Theres just a large split between those that approach this seriously as a lifestyle diet change and those that support eating everything and anything just moderation. There's some pretty heated debates



  10. #8
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Ally
    Surgery date
    06/30/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Jose Rodriguez
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Louisiana
    Posts
    17
    Said "Thanks" 5 Times
    Was Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 9 Times
    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    The only problem I have with joining a group on facebook is that none of my friends know about my surgery and I want to keep it that way.. I joined a group with the understanding that my posts would not show up on my newsfeed for all to see, but the first post I made popped up on my newsfeed... I had to delete it quickly and no one saw it before. Whew... that was close...



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    Gastric Sleeve Member missemily516's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Emily
    Surgery date
    12/23/2013
    Surgeon
    Channing Chin
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Last Activity
    02-03-2017 04:57 PM
    Location
    Southern California
    Posts
    370
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    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 15 Times
    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    ALLY, your comments will appear on your newsfeed but your friends on facebook do not see your newsfeed, they can see your Wall. So you should be safe posting in that group.
    "A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms"



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Ally
    Surgery date
    06/30/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Jose Rodriguez
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Louisiana
    Posts
    17
    Said "Thanks" 5 Times
    Was Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 9 Times
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default Re: I am looking for a private (active) facebook support group

    The only problem I have with joining a group on facebook is that none of my friends know about my surgery and I want to keep it that way.. I joined a group with the understanding that my posts would not show up on my newsfeed for all to see, but the first post I made popped up on my newsfeed... I had to delete it quickly and no one saw it before. Whew... that was close...



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