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Hi, I'm in south jersey. I had my sleeve on 8/15 at Kennedy hospital. This surgery was the best thing that I have ever done for myself. Good luck on your journey!

I was sleeved on 8/15 by Dr Balsama (or as my aunt calls him Dr. Cutie Pie) at Kennedy Hospital. He was a wonderful surgeon.

Hi, I'm in the area. Got my surgery in August.

I too have locs, and this subject has worried me as well. I hope that having natural hair will protect me from losing my hair since I have been growing these for the past two years. Thanks for the post.

Today is officially my four week post op day, I am down to 252 pounds and I can fit pants that I haven't worn in years. I haven't had the time to really focus on myself, a friend was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor so I've been focused on his well being and not on my own. I am so happy that I have the sleeve and not trying to do all of this on my own. Honestly, I would have cheated and gained 5-10 pounds with the stress of the situation. Honestly having the sleeve has been the best decision ever!!!

Hi everyone, I've been a nurse for 8 years and I work in psych. I was sleeved on 8/15 and was able to return to work on 8/31. I have lost 27 pounds since my surgery.

I was sleeved on 8/15 my starting weight was 275 and I'm down to 256. I am eating mostly soup, protein shakes and 2 nights ago I added fish. I find that I can only eat 1-2 ounces of fish at a time. My energy level is ok, I can walk for 30 minutes at a time. I am loving my sleeve and I feel this was the best decision I've ever made

Wow you look great!!!

1 I will not miss people assuming that I'm pregnant. 2 I will not miss sweating after I get out of the shower 3 I will not miss being told "but u have such a pretty face" 4 I will not miss a size 24 5 I will not miss going out to eat and feeling like everyone is looking at me