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I struggled with this too. Hard to believe this procedure will help give guidance when I have failed my entire life at trying to lose weight. I just got out of surgery on Wednesday, but I can already tell my appetite has changed - am just not hungry. I've been able to keep Water down and can tell my capacity has greatly reduced. There are so many people that have had success with this procedure. Try to have faith in yourself and realize that you are no different and that you too deserve to feel better.

Congrats on the date. I am in the same boat. Guess we just have to tell ourselves that this Thanksgiving is really about being with those that we care for - I am looking forward to being able to actually fit in my pants after the holiday Best of luck!

Hello all! I am from the DFW area and like most of the people here I have struggled with excess weight my entire life. I have done numerous diets, numerous times with some great success, but the weight always found its way back by my own hand and mouth. One year ago I witnessed a coworker have the gastric sleeve and I thought, "Why would anyone do that?" I decided right them that I would start watching what I ate and work out again. I thought I could do it, but my goal got out of sight and the weight piled on. Well, fast forward a year and I see that "Easy-Way-Out" coworker and guess what? He looks great and has dropped 100lbs. He is not stressing about food and has no medications to take any longer. Now here I am and weigh much more than I did a year ago and am experiencing pain and the very certain future that I will be on medication soon. I finally saw the light and came to the realization that I was severely obese and needed to do something that works. I came to the gastric sleeve after doing research and finding this site. All of you that take your time and contribute to the post on this site are a life-saver! I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you have all gone through and your willingness to share your joys and struggles. I made the decision to meet with Dr David Kim (I know reviews on him are mixed. I found him to be capable and CLOSE to home:). My first consultation was 10/31/2014. I set an aggressive timeline and received insurance approval on 11/7/2014, and got a surgery date on 12/11/2014. My hope is to finally find some direction and use the gastric sleeve to help guide me back to a manageable weight. Reading all of your posts have helped me over the last 6 months and I wanted to say thank you all for your stories. I hope I am able to do the same. I don't think I would have ever been prepared enough if it were not for what you all do one here. Thanks!