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Is there anybody near Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area in PA who would like to chat. I'm completely new to the forum. I just started the pre-surgical work to have my procedure in January. I believe I'm going with the sleeve. I would love to make some new friends who can relate to this whole experience. Thank you!!

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I'm over in Stroudsburg area. I started pre surgery in November and had surgery June 29th.



HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 240.8

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Hi, nice to meet you! We aren't too far away from each other. How is it going? How are you feeling?

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I'm still healing, but doing much better. I just started eating puréed food this week which was exciting.



HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 240.8

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Hi! I'm in the Williamsport area. So a little ways away from you. I didn't have my surgery in PA, but if you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to talk to me on here, add me on myfitnesspal, or PM me to add me on Facebook :)

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19 hours ago, alcn1derlnd said:

I'm still healing, but doing much better. I just started eating puréed food this week which was exciting.



HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 240.8

That's awesome!! Congrats on your progress so far. I was really nervous starting this whole journey but now I am getting excited and can't wait for my procedure. Seeing how it works for everyone makes me feel a lot better about the choice I am making.

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8 hours ago, PAstudent said:

Hi! I'm in the Williamsport area. So a little ways away from you. I didn't have my surgery in PA, but if you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to talk to me on here, add me on myfitnesspal, or PM me to add me on Facebook :)

Thank you so much!! Congratulations on the weight you've lost!! Thank you for reaching out to me. It helps to know someone is there to talk to who is going through the same thing you are.:)

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Hi, I'm in NY state, in the Catskills, but lived in PA years ago (Carbondale and then State College). I'd encourage you to spend some time on this site--there's a HUGE variety of topics discussed. And for sheer encouragement when you want or need it, check out some of the threads of before/after pictures! Sooooo inspiring!

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Hello....thank you so much!! It seems like a wonderful website. I'll definitely be checking it out regularly. Thank you for posting!!!:)

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