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I live in Eagle River and would love to have some local folks to talk to.

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I am in Fairbanks so not very local, I was sleeved in February.

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I'm in Anchorage & would appreciate local support/community. I had surgery 3.5 years ago & never lost more than 35 lbs. I'm determined to follow the plan & reach goal weight. Recommitted this week & have been walking daily. Diet needs help! Where are you guys on your journey?

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I live in Eagle River and would love to have some local folks to talk to.

I live in eagle river and have surgery scheduled on February 10 2018. Would love to get together with you.


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I live in eagle river and have surgery scheduled on February 10 2018. Would love to get together with you.



Hi, I️ had my sleeve done on Oct. 11th, 2017. I live in Anchorage.I used to live in Eagle River. I still have not quite figured out how to use this app well. I️ think most of the posts when I query Alaska are old posts.

Are you getting excited yet?


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Hi, I️ had my sleeve done on Oct. 11th, 2017. I live in Anchorage.I used to live in Eagle River. I still have not quite figured out how to use this app well. I️ think most of the posts when I query Alaska are old posts.

Are you getting excited yet?



I am getting excited and nervous. Difficult to explain. I did find one other gal that lived in anchorage but was planning on living before the holidays. How has your recovery been? Where did you have your surgery done?


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I am getting excited and nervous. Difficult to explain. I did find one other gal that lived in anchorage but was planning on living before the holidays. How has your recovery been? Where did you have your surgery done?



My recovery has been easy. Almost too easy. Part of me wants this harder so it is easier to make better decisions. So if I eat a bad choice I feel sick. But I feel good, so that means I have to work harder on not making bad food choices. I had my surgery at Providence by Dr. Searles.


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Dr Searles removed my gallbladder tears ago. Liked him and his staff. My ins does not pay so I will be going to Mexico in February




I am excited for you. I know someone who went to Mexico and they did fine.


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