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So my journey began about a year and some change back in may 2012 i try to regularly exercise and do the gym thing i was about 410 lbs overweight had very high blood pressure that was the life i was accustom to than i tore my acl had to get it reconstructed so i had to get physical therapy during this time i gain about another 35 pounds.At this point both my doctors recommended me for an bariatic program and recommend i try dr .greene and thier weight loss program. I was a bit skeptical of surgery since i just came out of knee surgery so when i start their diet program began losing weight i knew i was in good hands when i 1st went dr. greene i was about 450 i began the process of changing my life i had this expectation of getting a lap band but with the knowledge ive gain and thier reccomendation i began leaning towards a sleeve so about 7- 8 months went by i lost about 110 pounds on my own than i was approved for surgery last month may so i schedule my surgery for june. as time got closer i began having my doubts and didn't know how i was gonna survive my 2week pre op liquid diet, especially after buffalo wild wings just open near my job so i was about 3 days b4 surgery was i was gonna call and cancel i wasn't sure i ready for this life change than i saw a video of a guy who was asked any regrets on getting the sleeve and he answer "i just wish i got it sooner" after that i got the courage to have the surgery to on 6/5/13. Ever since the surgery im loving the change i have no regrets im already down 36 pounds current 311 not even a week im use this tool to bring that person i been hiding all this time and acquire the life i always wanted im 24 and can't wait for this restart for me ^^ i hope this any1 i just thought would share.

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Contracts on your success so far!! We're glad you're here :)

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You made the right choice!!! Especially for your age. You are still young. Good luck and I hope you have 100% success

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Man :wub: you are really ROCKIN that sleeve! Keep it up! So proud of you......

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lost about 110 pounds on my own - ready for this life change

Thatguy

Welcome, Welcome & Welcome :)

always great watching a newbie/guy go through this wonderful WLS!!!!

You "younguns" ;) are lucky to have this surgery when you are so young

not like this old fart!!! LOL :lol:

but..............better later than never :)

you lost 110 lbs on your own - wonderful!!! take a bow

i can see B) how smart you are by exercising and eating right prior to surgery

(I always remind my DH how smart he is - after all, he married me!!! :lol: )

anyways..............36 lbs down in one week!!!!

holy moly guy-----------great start

you are off to a running start!!!!

You are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life!!! :)

enjoy the ride

good luck

kathy

BTW

I've heard it said ..............

people who have gone out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings - well.... they have been shot for less :D ;)

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You're amazing and such a wonderful story. The sleeve has saved many of us and has change our lives for so much the better. Love the sleeve!

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wow thx for all the support ill keep u update on my journey. glad to be part of the community

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Congrats on your life change!

You have already come very far! How fantastic!

Keep up the amazing work and welcome aboard. :-)

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