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I live in Fredericton and have met a few people through OH but I'd very much like to find a support group near by for when I get home from Mexico. I've made friends with a sleevee from PEI but it's a bit of a drive for regular get togethers.

Surely I'm not the only person in my area who subscribes to this site.

Please friend me or message me if you are an east coaster who has been sleeved or are thinking about getting sleeved.

Thanks

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Hi newbie,

I live in NS an hour from Halifax and was sleeved in Mexico with Dr. Aceves in March 2010. I've had a wonderful experience in every way including my surgery, recovery and the weight loss was pretty easy as well. I ended up losing 98 pounds going from 238 to 140.

I'd be happy to talk to you and answer any questions you might have.

Best of luck to you!

MJ :)

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im from fredericton too please give me a call @2381434 i wold like to talk you about vsg

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Hi, I don't know if the number you gave me is a cell or now but I sent you a text message. You didn't leave your name.

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Hi there! I'm another Islander sleeveie :) I just had my surgery last Thursday in Tijuana with dr. Ponce de leon :D

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Great to hear you have started your journey to a new life. My appointment is in August with Dr. Ponce. Did Trish help you? She is great. She helped me with dental services in MX (I have been there 3x's in the last month)so I have been very fortunate to meet her before my surgery. She took me to see INT and to meet Dr. Ponce. I feel great with my choice and would be happy to put anyone who is going to MX for surgery with Dr. Ponce mind at ease.

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That's great that you got to meet Trish and Dr Ponce beforehand :) I did have Trish as my coordinator, I don't know if I could've done it without her!

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I agree she is wonderful. Keep us posted on your weight loss. I can't wait to have mine done!

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yes.....I finally found some others in my area that are having the sleeve.....I go on the 19 to get the final tests and surgery date........I am excited and nervous all at the same time......It is so nice to know there are other Maritimers here too.....wonderful!!!!

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Hello;

I am from St. John's; Newfoundland. I am waiting for my surgery. I have completed my orientation, my two week liquid trial diet, and about to due the sleep study. I should have my surgery completed between the end of the summer or late fall. So excited to finally get my life back in control. :)

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I am in fredericton, completed surgery in Bathurst with dr. Savoie last Thursday so I a, 1 week post op.... Still a bit uncomfortable but happy with my choice!

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Hi All, I am now almost 1.5 years post op. I'm down 105lbs, no lbs loss since my anniversary date but I have started running and have dropped sizes so I'm not discouraged.

If anyone in the Fredericton area is interested in meeting for support I'd be happy to do so! just send me a direct message!

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Hi Chantalen,

i`m Mario, 40 and i will have my surgery early 2014, i`m from Freddy too and i would like to talk to you about this surgery, because i`m not sure yet to do it or not. Please give me some help!

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Oh supermario... I was the same... About 3 days before I actually had a melt down and was sure I could drink boost for months and lose the weight... But reality struck and I realized that I was being given a wonderful opportunity that many are still waiting for so I jumped in ... And no looking back best decision I ever made... I am almost 2 weeks post up and weighed in this morning....33 lbs gone since starting my 2 week preop diet.... It's crazy... That's 20% of my weight I need to lose gone in less then a month.... I'm sure the rest I'm going to have to up my game to get off but it is a great feeling ..... If you have struggled with weight and want a 2nd chance, go for it!!!

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