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Hey everyone,

I am 20 years old and 4 days post-op. I would really like to find a mentor or buddy to help be there for me. I do have family support, but it's nothing like having a peer who went through the same surgery to have my back.

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In a sense we are all buddys here.. we have all been thru what you have just been thru.. its a journey for sure.. ups and downs... anytime you are having questions or troubles.. just ask.. or best yet..ask your doctor first.. everyone is different here and different doctors say different things.. but for the most part is the experience in going thru this.. Im sure 100% of the doctors have not been thru this.. they just do the surgery... everyone here is very very helpful. This site is the best thing that I have found.. the chatroom here is full of pre and post op sleevers.. all willing to help anyway that we can.. just ask.. you are off to a great start.. keep up the good work.. if you need anything just ask.. I can answer the best that I can.. Im post op since dec20.. still early in the game as well.. but Ive lost 94lbs in 5 months.. not too bad if I do say so myself. . I have 53 more to go. long ways.. but hey im working on it :)

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94 pounds? Go you!! I have lost only 27 including pre-OP diet...and have 50 to got before in the goal range. I set my range at 130-150, it's a large range but realistic. I think...I didn't want to set my self up for disappointment. I was hoping to loose it all in 6 months, but even if it takes a year.

Main goal: be healthier :)

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