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I'm having surgery in late January. I'm looking to find some friends or mentors. If you're having surgery soon and would like someone to chat with let me know! I am not telling many people in my life that I am having this done so it would be nice to have some friendly support from people who understand :)

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Any* Arkansas or Oklahoma sleevers ;)

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I had surgery Dec 15, I feel great. had a few issues with feeling sick after eating. But it don't last long. Which surgery are you doing I had the gastric bypass. Best decision I ever made. Yes it is painful but the most pain I had was right after. Once u start moving around and walking it gets better.

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I am one week post op sleeve in Oklahoma!

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I am scheduled for Feb. 3rd in OKC. Getting excited!

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I have told my close friends, and my husband's family, but not my mother, aunts, or siblings. I am the only "plus size" person among my blood relations, and they just don't get it.

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Good luck. The changes are amazing. Let us know how you are doing!

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Had my sleeve done Dec 5th @ National Perk Medical Center in Hot Springs by Dr. JJ Tucker. So far all is good and Im down 7 lbs in five days. The road is long with many a winding turn but each of us have a goal and need to set our minds on that road to success.

Good Luck all!!!

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You are doing this for YOU not them so just focus on yourself and all will be fine for you. They will change their minds after they see how much healthier you become.

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Any* Arkansas or Oklahoma sleevers ;)

I am in Claremore OK

I go to my first appointment in a few weeks. But I'm in Oklahoma! Not many people in my life are very supportive of this choice so I can kind of relate.

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I am in OK as well

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I just got my sleeve on 2/13
First 48hr was worst, now I am feeling good

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I was sleeved Jan 10th by Dr Varnell. I have lost 29 lb since I was sleeved but currently have slowed down and only losing a lb a week.

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