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3x in operating room in 2004 and rejected again in 2010, NOW SLEEVED IN 2013!



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This gave me the encouragement I needed. :)

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again I thank everyone for their positive comments, theyre all appreciated. im also glad to see that my post has helped some of you realize that sometimes the journey takes time, but don't ever give up. the one most important thing ive learned is that this sleeve is just one part of the whole program. don't think that just getting the sleeve is the answer to your weight loss, its not! you MUST make other lifestyle changes, especially what foods you put into your mouth! and slowly start to incorporate exercise into your life, even if you never exercised before you can start by simply walking. throw all your excuses that you've made your entire life out the window because if youre going to do something as life changing as getting a sleeve, the time for excuses is over! I wish all of you, both pre-surgery and post-surgery much success!

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to meemee - not sure what video you saw on youtube, but it definitely wasn't me!

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Thanks for sharing your amazing story Lou. I needed to read something like that as I go back and forth on whether to go through with this.

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Great story. Good on ya for sharing.

Arrgh...sent from my Ayephone matey. Sleeved 8/23/13

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ok' date=' I just figured out how to add pics.[/quote']

Wow. Good for you.

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Wow just wow! Congratulations! Did you ever think that there was a reason why the surgery didn't happen all those times? I'm so glad you have your life back! May God Bless you!!

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Lou -- you look amazing! Your persistence is inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your story!

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