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hey everyone!

just looking for some people i can become friends with around my age who understand what im going through!

dont get me wrong i have an AMAZING support group, but as always they will never fully understand what my body and I are going through.

So im taking gastric sleeve friend applications lol. :)

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What is the pay like? Do I get time off?

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We are all friends here regardles of age. This sleeve connects us. Youll appreciate comments from everyone im sure.

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We are all friends here regardles of age. This sleeve connects us. Youll appreciate comments from everyone im sure.

yes this is true! i guess i should have been more open lol, but i am no good at these types of things.

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im not quite sure what you are referring to? im sorry but cant you be more specific?

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My Doc is really pushing for gastric bypass...my surgery is April 3rd, I'm so confused. I had my heart set on the sleeve., I do not know what to do!

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Martin perhaps if you put your head on straight more people would take you seriously....

Oh and welcome girly up there! :)

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My Doc is really pushing for gastric bypass...my surgery is April 3rd, I'm so confused. I had my heart set on the sleeve., I do not know what to do!

that is a tough situation. maybe you can talk more to him about why he wants you to have one versus the other? i personally had the sleeve done 12/17 and have lost 68 pounds and love it!

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Martin perhaps if you put your head on straight more people would take you seriously....

Oh and welcome girly up there! :)

hello! and thank you!!!

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yes this is true! i guess i should have been more open lol, but i am no good at these types of things.

That said, we also totally get that it's sometimes useful to talk to someone who is at a similar place in life. There are a number of 20-somethings around here, so I'm sure you'll find some age peers.

The rest of us are happy to chime in when you need support, too - and you might find some of us still remember what it's like to be 20 :P

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I'm 20 as well but have not had surgery yet. Currently in the process of getting started :)

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I'm 20 as well but have not had surgery yet. Currently in the process of getting started :)

congrats on getting the process started!!

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Sigh... You said your taking applications.... Like a job.... Nm .... Lol Laura watch yourself!

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That said, we also totally get that it's sometimes useful to talk to someone who is at a similar place in life. There are a number of 20-somethings around here, so I'm sure you'll find some age peers.

The rest of us are happy to chime in when you need support, too - and you might find some of us still remember what it's like to be 20 :P

well feel free to chime in anytime lol! im always open for good friends and good advice :)

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What is the pay like? Do I get time off?

Fyre, time off is against the rules, you know that already. Pay is the usual scale - you're allowed to make smart-aleck remarks and innuendos. Got it?

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