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Hi. My name is Samantha Williams Smith, I am 36 yrs old. I just had the sleeve done on June 18, 2014. I am looking to talk to other people who have had the same surgery and get their intake on it. I am glad I did it, just have a few concerns about it. Any help would be appreciated.. Thank you in advanced.

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Hi. My name is Samantha Williams Smith, I am 36 yrs old. I just had the sleeve done on June 18, 2014. I am looking to talk to other people who have had the same surgery and get their intake on it. I am glad I did it, just have a few concerns about it. Any help would be appreciated.. Thank you in advanced.

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!! My name is Kim and I'm 6 months post op. I started my journey at 356 and am now down 104lbs and still going. I have had an awesome journey thus far. If I can help you in any way please feel free to reach out. Id be happy to talk or answer questions or just listen. Good luck to you and hope to hear from you.

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Hey!! congrats on the next step in your life!! I had my surgery on April 30th 2014. I started at 320 and I am already down 48 lbs! it's amazing!! you can also use me as a resource if you would like!

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hi had my surgery feb of this year. lost 60lbs so far just think of this operation as your new birthday. and this site as your new friend. everyone is here to help you. ask away and your questions will be answered but remember everyone is different just remember lots of fluids and walking.

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Hi I had my surgery on June 17 and I'm doing great the first couple of days were tough but I'm doing okay as I'm sure you are. I'm still on shakes I can't wait for the puree, the only uncomfortable thing is eating the crushed pills yuk! If you need to chat feel free to contact me.

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i am so glad you are doing well.kappy, each day gets bettter and betterl you are on your way

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Thank You Patsy I hope so

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Hi. My name is Samantha Williams Smith, I am 36 yrs old. I just had the sleeve done on June 18, 2014. I am looking to talk to other people who have had the same surgery and get their intake on it. I am glad I did it, just have a few concerns about it. Any help would be appreciated.. Thank you in advanced.

Congrats!

I had surgery 13 months ago (240 lbs) currently 155 lbs almost at goal wt (140) it has been an amazing journey! Please feel free to ask questions :)

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I am having mine on the 21 of July and would love to see if anyone in Utah is having theirs too around that time for some support.

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Hi Samantha and Patricia--I'm Jenn, also sleeved June 18. Recovery-wise, it's going well and knock on wood, no issues. it's been 9 days & Im down 7 lbs since surgery (46 lbs total) and another 100 to go--hard to be patient!

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Hi I have a question? I see alot of comments about having a hard time getting Vitamins in. what is it that you are taking? Im not having a hard time at all which makes me wonder if im missing something. liquids I get im having a hard time too.

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I'm taking chewable bariatric-specific Vitamins I ordered online. The brand is "celebrate". It's 2 Multi Vitamins a day, plus an Iron /calcium combo pill, and a Vitamin D (all separate) there's a questionaire on their website that gels you figure out what you need exactly. I put them in a plastic pill organiser from the 99 cent store, to keep track.

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