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I think sleepovers was suppose to be sleevers? :lol:

I'm not in OR, but I am VERY close. It's only 4 hours to Portland where I'm at, and I'm 30 minutes from the OR border. So, hi sorta-neighbor!

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I'm at the central Oregon coast and was sleeved 8 weeks ago any other Oregonians out there?


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I live On the Coast in Oregon as well, Flying to CA to have my Sleeve done on August 9th (an insurance thing) Very excited. Been searching for support groups on the coast but I haven't found any but I like this forum so far. Glad to connect with other people who understand me

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Hello Ready...where on the coast do you live? I'm in Lincoln City...your surgery day is coming up fast best of luck and stay in touch...I'd like to know how you do.

Kim

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I am in Garabaldi, I flew to Ca and had my sleeve, everything is going well, I as expected am a slow looser. I am almost 5 weeks out and down almost 19 pounds. But I am finally getting the hang of this. NO regrets. still have kept it to myself, only a few select know, my hubby and 2 friends. Still wish we had support groups here on the coast up here. Do you have one in LC??

Did you go to Salem To get sleeved Kim?

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Hey you!!! Glad you are doing well...I had my sleeve done in Corvallis in May...just about 4 months ago...I've lost 90 lbs including what I lost before surgery. It's been a piece of cake so far!! Yes we have support groups here and in Newport which have been great...If you need someone to talk to you just let me know if I can help...best of luck with your journey....Kim

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Im from the Portland area, I live in Scappoose. Im headed south for winter and to have my surgery in Mexico. I'll be in El Paso this winter but Portland/Scappoose is home!

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Across the river in Camas here. I'm pre surgery, still playing the insurance game.

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Hello, I'm in the Oregoncity area & looking for local support. I had sleeve 5/30/17 & am down 75 lbs & loosing momentum. It's starting to get hard! Feeling a little discouraged & this time of year is so hard with all the parties & food!!!


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I'm in Portland. I was sleeved in Mexico in 2011. My 7th anniversary is on Jan 13. Lost 100 lbs and it's still gone.

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Hello, I'm in the Oregoncity area & looking for local support. I had sleeve 5/30/17 & am down 75 lbs & loosing momentum. It's starting to get hard! Feeling a little discouraged & this time of year is so hard with all the parties & food!!!




I've started taking stairs & walking 30 min per day. I was in a car accident last Aug & still in physical therapy. I will be done soon & then I can hit the gym. I'm now down 85 lbs


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Hello Everyone, I am new to BP. Had my Sleeve done by Dr. Patterson at OWLS on 2/15. Looking for local sleepovers, buddies, mentors, and/or support. I live in Hillsboro.


I'm in Oregon, I live in Oregon City & was sleeved May 30th 2017. I'm down 85 lbs and would be happy to be supportive.


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Hey you!!! Glad you are doing well...I had my sleeve done in Corvallis in May...just about 4 months ago...I've lost 90 lbs including what I lost before surgery. It's been a piece of cake so far!! Yes we have support groups here and in Newport which have been great...If you need someone to talk to you just let me know if I can help...best of luck with your journey....Kim

Thank you Kim.


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