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Hi Everyone,

I have been reading through the forum for a few weeks but decided today was the day to say hi. I am 23 and I am a few months into this journey. I've already had my initial consultation with the surgeon and have started scheduling appointments with the nutritionist and psychologist. From all that I've been reading, you all are such a helpful group of people and I am looking forward to all of your support and to be a support to someone as well. Thanks in advance for everything.

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Congrats! This is definately the best decision I have ever made. ;)

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I'm 23 as well!! My initial consultation isn't until May 8th :-/ but I am very excited!! Where do you live? I'm in AZ and would love to hear/have support from another young sleever!

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Great to meet you!!! i'm 21, and I'm getting sleeved friday.. so i'll be able to talk about my experience with you guys from the beginning and love to share/learn so don't be a stranger...

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Great to meet you!!! i'm 21' date=' and I'm getting sleeved friday.. so i'll be able to talk about my experience with you guys from the beginning and love to share/learn so don't be a stranger...[/quote']

Would love to hear about your experience, are you blogging, I get sleeve May 1st, and definitely plan on sharing my experience with everyone

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I'm not blogging, but since you mentioned it I probably should... the biggest problem is i don't know ANYTHING about blogging, i've never done it.

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I'm not blogging' date=' but since you mentioned it I probably should... the biggest problem is i don't know ANYTHING about blogging, i've never done it.[/quote']

Make

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I'm not blogging' date=' but since you mentioned it I probably should... the biggest problem is i don't know ANYTHING about blogging, i've never done it.[/quote']

Makes two of us lol just ask cause I hear alot of people doing so

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LMAO. I might start blogging. you'll know by this weekend, because if i do i'm going to start once i have the sleeve. i'll definitely let you know tho.

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LMAO. I might start blogging. you'll know by this weekend' date=' because if i do i'm going to start once i have the sleeve. i'll definitely let you know tho.[/quote']

Cool, if it's too complicated you can always record yourself and upload your video on YouTube, I promise to subscribe

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Cool, if it's too complicated you can always record yourself and upload your video on YouTube, I promise to subscribe

Sounds like a better plan... and same here let me know which you decide to do..

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Would love to hear about your experience' date=' are you blogging, I get sleeve May 1st, and definitely plan on sharing my experience with everyone[/quote']

Yes I'm blogging. I just really got back into it as I am on a unique journey. I'm so glad to hear from some younger sleevers. I've been trying to start changing my eating habits but's so hard.

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