I am looking for some Delaware Sleevers or maybe nearby, local. Would be nice to have some local supporters too.

Hi! I have just started the process. 1st nutrition class done. Surgery in October due to insurance requirements. Very excited and nervous! Dr. Halbert is my surgeon from CHRIAS.

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Congrats for starting your process! I am slowly making it through mine as well. Had cardio and pulmonary consults last week. I am 3/6 nutrition classes in.

A clothing swap would be wonderful! I wonder if CHRIAS or Christiana weight management would host something like that? I just took 4 trash bags of 18/20 clothes to goodwill, but when I went inside to look at other sizes I didn't see anything close to the quality of items I dropped off. Certainly nothing I could wear to work. Next time I'll post here first to see if anyone wants them.

That is a great idea reluctantmango. I will be sure to do the same as I go through the process. I am still pre surgery.

Hello everyone! I am in Newark DE and surgery is scheduled for Mon May 23. I am getting the Bpd/ds duodenal switch in Abington PA...as this is my closest insurance COE. I have family there so it works out well. Starting pre-op liquids tomorrow for one week...time to clean out the fridge and pantry ????

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Happy Sunday everyone! I am at the end of jumping through all the hoops the insurance requires, next up is appt for medical clearance. I have BCBS of DE Highmark. Wondering if anyone else does and about how long does it take for approval? Dr. Wynn is my surgeon. TIA

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Hello everyone! I am in Newark DE and surgery is scheduled for Mon May 23. I am getting the Bpd/ds duodenal switch in Abington PA...as this is my closest insurance COE. I have family there so it works out well. Starting pre-op liquids tomorrow for one week...time to clean out the fridge and pantry ????

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So exciting! The pre op liquids are tough the first couple of days, but you'll be done in no time.

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Happy Sunday everyone! I am at the end of jumping through all the hoops the insurance requires, next up is appt for medical clearance. I have BCBS of DE Highmark. Wondering if anyone else does and about how long does it take for approval? Dr. Wynn is my surgeon. TIA

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I have highmark too. It took a little more than a week, but I'm told it can vary.

Pre-op. I think there needs to be a support group that meets some place closer to Wilmington for those of us who can't make it to Christiana after work. Are any of you getting together to meet?

Hi, I'm pre-op too. Based on my timeframe, I'm looking at the end of August/early September as my surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Irgau.

I agree it would be nice to have a support group in Wilmington somewhere. I made it to the one at Christiana once but it was crazy to get there. I had to leave work early and with all the traffic it took 30 minutes (it's normally about 10-15).

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Hi, I'm pre-op too. Based on my timeframe, I'm looking at the end of August/early September as my surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Irgau.

I agree it would be nice to have a support group in Wilmington somewhere. I made it to the one at Christiana once but it was crazy to get there. I had to leave work early and with all the traffic it took 30 minutes (it's normally about 10-15).

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Hi there- Had my surgery on Tuesday. Slowly progressing. I'm here if you need a buddy as you go along. Nice to have locals to talk to and it would be nice to get some people together now and then in person to share and keep each other on track. Keep me posted on your progress and if you have any questions, I can try to help. In the mean time take excellent care of yourself as that will help you for the big day!

Maggie143 I hope all is going well!!!

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Maggie143 I hope all is going well!!!

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Thank you! I am 9 days in. Starting to get hungry again and fluids are going down quicker. Trying to find creative ways to get the Protein in when I'm still in Full liquid - so if you have any suggestions - send them to me!!! Thanks for thinking of me. I hope you are doing well also. Are you far from Wilmington?

Hi, I'm pre-op too. Based on my timeframe, I'm looking at the end of August/early September as my surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Irgau.

I agree it would be nice to have a support group in Wilmington somewhere. I made it to the one at Christiana once but it was crazy to get there. I had to leave work early and with all the traffic it took 30 minutes (it's normally about 10-15).

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Hello, and welcome to some new DE folks. I know Dover is probably to far for you to travel but if anyone wants to come to my Dover Support group let me know. We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month. Also, if you have questions I will try to respond to them. Best of Luck on your Journey,

Hi everyone! So I live in Wilmington but am getting sleeved in Salem, NJ on sept. 14th. I would be great to meet so people in the Wilmington area just

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*meet some

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For those that are post op, do to recall how long after your last nutrition appointment was your surgery scheduled? My last nutrition appointment is on the 9th, so I was just trying to get a gauge on how the process with Chrias moves after that.

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Looking to join a support group in the Newark area.