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Mandy -- That is so exciting! I just got my date.....6/2. I am currently in 28's and 26's. I have lots of 24's that I can't wait to get into. I am in Arlington Heights. We are neighbors!

That's awesome! Looking for someone to work out with.. I'm excited for you..

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If anyone's interested in the sizes above, message me. Otherwise, you'll probably be able to find them in the west suburban Goodwills. :-)

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Mandy -- I will definitely be looking for a workout partner. I do work with a personal trainer now.

How has the recovery been?

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Now that I have some stamina to stand and look thru stuff...I have found some great bargains at Goodwill... the other day the color was purple...but ALL orange and yellow tags were $1.50... I found several items...but if I had more time and if my legs weren't starting to "give" I probably would have found more...

You have to be willing to hunt... but you can usually find a treasure or two :)

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I normally donate everything. I do have clothes from size 4 to 8. Shirts ranging from Small to Large.

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I know this is a clothing swap page, which I totally think is awesome, but I too only have the larger sizes at this time. Question...I'm close to Arlington heights and Paletine...who was your surgeon? Are there any local support groups on the area? I don't have my surgery date yet, finishing up the pulm. Dr and nutrition education... curious who you used and your experiences

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I had my surgery over 10 years ago at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove..

I have/had a lot of complications which I don't want to scare away anyone pre-op.

I too am looking for any support groups other than in the city.

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They had the sleeve over 10 years ago??

My doctor said they did them in other countries since the 80s.

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Wow,I had no clue....... I'm sure they do thing way different. I had tons of problems with my lap band for all 5 years I had it, but people who had it done this year had no problems. Things change and I am loving this sleeve :-)

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No sleeve, no lap band. I had the RNY, cannot be reversed. Wish there were other options at the time. I had to do something. My new stomach was 1 oz and never stretched like it was suppose to. Happy to report, now 12 years later, I can eat real food and my new stomach is larger. My body rejects most Proteins and many other foods. This year I am finally no longer underweight and don't have to go in for IV treatments constantly.

I have done some permanent damage to my body and organs but I can eat by mouth so life it getting better. I know we all have had our struggles.

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Hey all --

Hope that everyone is having a great memorial day! Sounds like there are several people who are looking to meet up. I have made a really good friend from this website and we have been great support for each other. I am in the Arlington Heights/Palatine area. Does anyone want to grab coffee on Saturday morning?

My surgery date is June 2nd. Coming soon!

Gretchen

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I'm in the south burbs. I would love to meetup,my surgery is June 16th :)

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I'm in the south suburbs. Had my sleeve done February 17th by the wonderful Dr. Lahmann at Silver Cross Hospital . Loving my results so far. Would love to meet up sometime, but this Saturday is already crammed for me. Please let me know of any upcoming dates. :)

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