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Hi everyone im looking for a sleeve buddy to write to about experiences my surgery is july 16 cause no family or friend understand why im doing this...... just looking for positivity

Thanks

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Hi Tinab08, I'm having the sleeve done around mid-August. My family does not know and therefore I am also looking for a buddy to share experiences with. I'm new to this forum:)

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I just went for my first consultation today. I haven't told anyone, I don't want anyone to talk me out of it. None of my family or friends have weight issues like mine, so I don't feel they'll understand.

I'm no where near having my surgery scheduled yet, but I understand the way you are feeling.

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Where are y'all located? I'm in Oklahoma.

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I could use a buddy as well I'm new here and one more test to be completed before my docs are submitted to my insurance company

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i am post op but always looking to make new friends!

you def create a bond with people who get sleeved, before my surgery I just wanted to talk about it, mourn my food and my body....its hard to explain to non sleevers!

all of you feel free to add me as a friend :)

we can chat and I'm a great listener!

I am in Texas btw

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You can private message me anytime. I wish u all the best of luck. You will succeed and this is a great place that is supportive. I am the 31st. Just got approved

Sue

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Great to see there's ppl from all over! I'm new to this site so I'm trying to figure out if you 'add friends' like fb or if you just have to msg ppl?

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@@Prater77

if you click on my name you can get the option to add me

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Ahh... I have added y'all as friends. It couldn't be done thru the phone app... I had to go to Web View. I'm Stephanie, 37 yrs old from OKlahoma and so excited about my journey! Bear with me as I'm a little techno-tarded☺️

I love meeting new ppl and am glad I stumbled upon this group!

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Hi everyone im looking for a sleeve buddy to write to about experiences my surgery is july 16 cause no family or friend understand why im doing this...... just looking for positivity

Thanks

I am in NYC and I am a three years vet if you want we can be buddies. I know exactly how you feel at this time. I went thru the same thing. It is also taking me a long time to reach my goal t I am getting there.

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So awesome u guys thanks for all the support write me anytime just keep in touch i hope we all have great friendships !!!!! Now i dont feel alone in my journey????????

Tina

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