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    Gastric Sleeve Member pumpkinfeather's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Massachusetts newbie here!

    It is nice to have a place to chat with folks - hello everyone!

    I am a 27 y/o female from Massachusetts. Hoping to be sleeved in December 2018. Current stats:

    HW: 277
    SW: 271.8
    CW: 264.2
    GW: 150


    I prefer not to use my real name, so I will go by my avatar name/pumpkin here! I have so many questions, I don't even know where to start. I think i'll creep in different forums to try to meet some new folks.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member mandyjdc's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Amanda
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    10/18/2017
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    Dr. Christopher Eagan
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    Default Re: Massachusetts newbie here!

    Hi Pumpkin!

    Congrats on getting your surgery scheduled and the amazing pre-op weight loss!

    This surgery was by far the best decision I ever made.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member pumpkinfeather's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Ursula McMillian
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    Default Re: Massachusetts newbie here!

    That is super encouraging to hear. I am having doubts, but I am trying to focus on the positive rather than the negative.

    I actually keep having dreams that I already had the surgery and wake up freaking out

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    06/01/2018
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    MGH Weight Center
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    Default Re: Massachusetts newbie here!

    Welcome! Honestly, the surgery was not bad. Recovery was okay. I did not have a lot of pain. I only took Tylenol. Although I am a chicken for any type of surgery. this particular one was not bad. I had mine on a Friday and went home Saturday. BTW, I am from Massachusetts as well.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member KiwiGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
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    09/04/2017
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    Stephanie Ulmer
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    Default Re: Massachusetts newbie here!

    Hi Pumpkin.
    This is a great place to get support and advice.
    Being sleeved is the single best thing that I have ever done for myself.
    Positives are a healthier happier long life :-)



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
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    Dr. Wright
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    Default Re: Massachusetts newbie here!

    Welcome Pumpkin! This is a great place for advice and to speak with others who have been through the same things. It is very helpful for maintaining accountability as well. Read as much as you can now as it truly does make it a whole lot better when you know what to expect.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Stacey03's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Edie
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    Dr Phil lockie
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    Default Re: Massachusetts newbie here!

    Hi Pumpkin and welcome, this is a great place to ask all your questions :-)


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    Gastric Sleeve Member TheSassWay's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    03/08/2018
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    Dr. Robert Marvin
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    Default Re: Massachusetts newbie here!

    Welcome aboard Pumpkin! This is a great forum with great people and wonderful advice. However, I don't have any regrets and this was the best decision for me.

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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Esteban
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    03/27/2018
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    Dr. Leslie
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    Default Re: Massachusetts newbie here!

    Welcome and good luck on your journey!!!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Annie
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    10/05/2017
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    Dr. Ryan Heider
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    Oct 2017
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    Default Re: Massachusetts newbie here!

    Hi Pumpkin! Lurk all you want. Use the search tool and it leads you all kinds of places. For me, VGS was the best decision I've made for health and energy. (I'm 66). I'm not quite a year out.

    Everyone is very responsive and kindly honest. Ask away!
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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