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Ok - so you had the bypass not the sleeve?

I'm looking to get my Sleeve done in Turkey too. What country are you from? and did you have to put down a deposit?

Yes - I started piling on the pounds at 5 years old. I recall being 180-190lbs at 13 years old - US size 14. I was put on diets constantly and forced to be active, but I kept on getting bigger and bigger. My parents would shout at me in frustration as they didn't understand why my weight kept creeping up. There were snacks all over the house - my parents were and for the most part have always been of average weight, or at most 15lbs overweight. I don't think they thought for a second they'd end up with a morbidly obese daughter. Especially, my dad, he was and still is very athletic. He was a Judo Instructor, he swims, cycles go to spinning class, runs 5k and 10k marathons - he's also done a triathlon. I am an only child, and I think the degree of loneliness I felt growing up as an only child drove me to overeat and overindulge in video games - 16-hour gameplay. Waking up at the crack of dawn and not resting until 11 pm. I had some good times, but I honestly think I was depressed between the age of 10-15 years old most definitely.

Yes, I think I am in the same boat. I have high muscle mass too. Ok - I'm going to go ahead and get the sleeve.

Amazing! So inspirational! This has made me feel good about my journey! 😀

How did the surgery go?

ballroom competition? wow! that sounds amazing! I don't think we have anything like that in the UK - not London anyway. You've made amazing progress! I hope to be in your shoes once I have my surgery. This will be my first operation ever and I'm not having it locally - I'll be travelling to Eastern Europe/Western Asia where it is cheaper. Were you over 300lbs on your surgery date? or did you have to lose a little on a liquid diet beforehand?

96lbs in under 5 months!! Wow - what do you think made you successful with weight loss in such a short period of time?

oh my God! If this isn't motivational, I don't know what is! you've made phenomenal progress! You look great! Can I ask - What do you think is the biggest reason for your weight loss success?

hello - no, there is no other reason apart from the fact that I am 5ft2 with a 52 BMI. Even though I am very heavy, I am still able - All I require is drastic assistance rather than my anatomy completely changed.

Hello - I'm looking to get the VSG surgery within the next few months. Could someone confirm if they have had surgery at this hospital or know someone who has? If not, can you recommend any hospitals in Turkey or Eastern Europe?

OMG! Lost so much weight so quickly! how? what was your routine?

Good Morning All, I'm due to have my VSG surgery abroad in the Czech Republic in September. There's a huge stigma around getting surgery abroad, especially when we have the National Health Service where I live in the UK. I chose to have the surgery abroad because it's cheaper and the conditions of the hospitals are at a high standard, however, it hasn't stopped my family from pleading me not to go. What have your experiences been like? Would you have surgery abroad? How did your family react?

The surgeon I'm going with only requires a low card, healthy diet. No liquid diet required - Thankfully!

Amazing! I'll be getting mine done soon - I hope to be as successful as you in such a short space of time. 😘

Hiya - please could you clarify what TSG stands for? I've googled TSG Hospital in turkey and cannot find it?

Heya - How did your procedure go? I ended up not having the surgery. My mother talked me out of it. However, I am planning to get my surgery done in april - I'm looking at clinics in Turkey.

That's amazing! I'm hoping to lose a pound a day too - I'll be working out 5 times a week!

Hi All! I'm so happy to have found this forum! I'm 24 yrs old from London, UK, and i am due to have my weight loss surgery (abroad! eek!) in next month!! Anyone else from the UK/Europe? Anyone else having their weight loss surgery in September? how do you feel and how are you preparing for it? ANY TIPS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED! I'd love to hear from you!

WOW! you really are prepared! have you had to lose any weight before the surgery?

Awesome! Yes, I've been told Scotland is beautiful. I have never been but I would love to! Yes, I have cut down on coffee and luckily I've never had a thing for carbonated drinks. I do need to drink a lot more water though. Thanks for your advice! and good luck!

Awesome! How's it going? and how much are you expected to lose before surgery?

Oh, I'd like to hear something about this too.

AWESOME! You look amazing! Running a marathon is one of my goals once I drop the weight!

So inspirational! 81lbs in 4 months is amazing! Well done! If you have any tips on being as successful as you, please let me know!