Hi!  I'm new too.  I am going for vertical sleeve surgery hopefully in November...I'm doing the 6 months of required stuff for the insurance requirements right now.

Just wanted to say hi and Good Luck to you!

Thanks for the replies.  I found out that I have a small hiatal hernia motlity issues and a small telescoping of my small intestine.  I also went to see my gp and a gastro.  the gastro seems to think that my pain is caused by scar tissue tearing.  so I am on muscle relaxers.  I am going to see another bariatric surgeon for a second opinon. 

Thank you so much for the invite, however, I live about 60 miles southwest of the "cities" and driving that far for coffee would be difficult to justify. I could use the support though so will take you up on your offer of adding me to the Facebook group. My name on FB is Michelle Yock Reid. Thanks again and I look forward to getting to know you and others! Michelle

PS... I see we had the same surgeon. :)

Hello! I miss the clothing swaps we used to have twice per year. one in the spring and one in the fall. I am in desperate need of some summer clothing, pants/shorts size 18-20 and tops size 2X-3X. I know there is a coffee group that exchanges clothes amongst eachother on Saturday mornings in Burnsville I believe (?) but I live about an hour away from the cities and if I knew for sure that there would be some in those sizes that I could use, it would be worth the trip for me... So, I guess I'm just putting it out there that if anyone is thinking of hosting another clothing exchange I would be interested in helping with it or if anyone has any of the clothing I listed and would be willing to part with it for FREE or for really cheap, please let me know. Thanks! Michelle

PS... Also, I have some size 22 pants and 3X-4X tops that I would like to get rid of them. If anyone is looking for these sizes please let me know. They are FREE for the asking!