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Any one from Hamton Roads Virginia

smb1966

By smb1966, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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smb1966    129

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Looking to see if there are others near me and if they go to support meetings and where?

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smb1966    129

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As populated as the Hampton Roads Virginia area is I am surprised that there is no one on here from the area????

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Peekboo    472

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I'm from Hampton VA

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Peekboo    472

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I've gone to support meetings at Mary Immaculate hospital in Newport News . 1st Thursday of the month at 6pm.

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backtofitme    6

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I'm in VA Beach! I used Sentara Weight Loss Center and have had a great experience!

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Peekboo    472

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So when did you have your surgery?

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Peekboo    472

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Can you tell me your start weight and where you are now?

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backtofitme    6

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I had surgery July 15th. Starting weight was 256, surgery weight 248 and current weight is 214. I've been at a stall for 3ish weeks and it's frustrating but I know my weight has to start dropping soon! What about you?

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Peekboo    472

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I had my surgery October 7th 2014. My starting weight was 234 pounds I did not have a pre op diet. I now weigh 171 pounds. I have been a bit of a slow loser but I'm okay with that. I am still hoping to lose 15 more pounds and then have plastic surgery for a Tummy Tuck and a breast lift. Do you go to weight loss support group meetings and how do you like those. The couple I have gone to have not been great but they are okay.

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You've done great and I'm sure you will reach your goal! I'm okay with losing slow too. I figure it will help with loose skin. I don't go to any of the support groups but know people who go and enjoy them. I used to be really fit, got pregnant and gained about 60 pounds. Even with working out and eating clean, I just couldn't manage to lose the weight. It was so depressing and I feel like I finally gave up on myself over the past year. My OBGYN finally ran tests this past March and diagnosed me with PCOS and said that's why I couldn't lose the weight all these years. So, now that I've reset my system with surgery, it's been easy to follow the diet since I normally eat clean anyway...just getting used to smaller portion sizes! I've been lurking on this site since my doctor suggested WLS and have learned a lot and find it to be a very supportive environment. I'm a little freaked out that I've been stalled this long, with my history of not being able to lose. I'm just continuing to do what I need to do and hoping the stall will break soon!

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Peekboo    472

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Well I think a lot of is have PCOS. I think this is why we have been a little slower to lose. I did hit a lot of stalls along the way and it was very frustrating. I did go to the nutritionist and talk to them they really never said PCOS makes tou stall more but I think it does. Are you eating or dring much dairy? That seems to stall me. We can exchange numbers if you like. I am not sure how to do that privately. I'd love to talk to someone in the area going through the same journey.

Well I think a lot of is have PCOS. I think this is why we have been a little slower to lose. I did hit a lot of stalls along the way and it was very frustrating. I did go to the nutritionist and talk to them they really never said PCOS makes tou stall more but I think it does. Are you eating or dring much dairy? That seems to stall me. We can exchange numbers if you like. I am not sure how to do that privately. I'd love to talk to someone in the area going through the same journey.

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backtofitme    6

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My doctor didn't seem to think PCOS would cause me to be a slow loser but I'm starting to think it may. As long as I keep dropping, I'm happy! I'm not sure how to exchange info privately on here either but we should definitely keep in touch on here!

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smb1966    129

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Yeah! There are others by me. I live in Norfolk but had my surgery in Newport News with Dr. Terracina. I was hoping to find meetings on the southside because traffic to the Peninsula is so bad and it's really to far to go just for an hr meeting. I am 3 weeks post op and so far so good not issues so far. I have lost 18.2 lbs so far. I am very excited to be able to chat with others in my area!

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backtofitme    6

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Smb1966 that's awesome, you're doing great! You should try the support groups at Sentara Weight Loss Center in Norfolk! I agree, way too far and too much traffic to drive to NN!

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I live in Yorktown and just starting the process tomorrow! I'm going to Richmond to see my surgeon. I am desperately looking for information about the "waiting period". I can't seem to get a definite answer when it comes to Anthem Health keepers plus insurance. I know they cover the surgery but I'm very impatient and don't want to have to wait!

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