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Hi, My name is Lauri, I am happily married to my husband Ray, I'm 48 years old & as the title says, I'm in Danville, PA.

I'm looking for anyone around here that has maybe recently had gastric bypass, or even better yet sleeve to bypass revision. I am being fast tracked & am looking for someone that I can turn to for help, support, and who can relate to what I'm going through.

Right now, even though I'm extremely happily married & my husband is more than supportive, he just can't fully understand the loneliness, and the changes that I have had to deal with in such a short time.

On March 8th I quit smoking, on March 27th I started the diet that the hospital put me on. I was told that I only have to maintain my weight, but I have actually lost 10lbs since March 21st when I went to see the nutritionist. Yep, I defied the odds, I quit smoking AND lost weight LOL!!!!!

As I said, I'm looking for someone who is going, or has gone, through the WLS through Geisinger

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I see Dr Gabrielsen today for the followup after my surgery. I had my surgery on the 4th.
How are you doing with your weight loss & when did you have your surgery?

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I had my surgery 25 May and I'm down over 60lbs. I had one of my incisions pop open and had to be reclosed 7 July... I think I'm doing good. I went from 26-16 size wise. Good luck with your appointment, you have a great Dr


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Hi Chrissie, when is your surgery & with which Dr?
If you would like I can come visit you while you are in the hospital.

Who will you have with you & will they need a place to stay or help with food or anything? I will do what I can to help.

Lauri

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Hi Mema,

Sorry to hear that your incision popped. The incisions on my belly didn't have any sutures. I'm assuming my stomach has staples?

Where are you located at?

Lauri

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Hi! I do not have a set date yet but I will be seeing the surgeon on September 26th. Dr. Gabrielson will be doing the surgery. My dad will be the one bringing me since my son and husband have to stay at home for school and work. I do not know how long the stay is. Hopefully not long.

If it's easier you may reach me at cmbarrett23@gmail.com

I would love a visitor!

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I'm located in Coudersport, PA. I'm doing good down to 215 from 289. I didn't have outside sutures but the incision that opened was a crazy one with no pressure on it but my body does it's own thing...lol


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Hi Memabock,

I'm not sure where Coudersport is, I've heard of it, but not a clue where it is.

You're doing great! I'm stuck between 233 & 236, which means I'm most likely losing in size again. I went from a 3x nightshirt to a Lg/xlg nightshirt. Hubby is really proud of me! Honestly I can't remember the last time that I was at this weight. I look forward to my 1st big goal which is 199. The last time I was that weight was in 1996 when I found out that I was pregnant with my son.

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