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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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      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
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      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

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