Looking for a friend

[LAG4ahealthierme 76]

@@Running2theSleeve, @amylovesparis and anyone else, I would be happy to be a buddy. Though I have a supportive family, I am the only family member who has struggled with obesity. Yes they are supportive, but do not understand. Hang in there. YOU ARE NOT ALONE

[perfectlyimperfect44 46]

I would love to have some buddies! I even posted how I have little support! My mom nor sisters understand (they have never weighed over 150)

I just really got my 3 babies and 3 more iffy' s now.

But imma do this! It helps having this forum! My mind is so consumed with getting this surgery now and it's sad when you have no one to really talk to.

I'm at the end stages of my pre op testing and looking forward to a Sept/Oct date.

Good for you!! I am in the same boat:)

I have found that there is plenty of support here..good luck to you

[lealor 127]

Hi all. I to need friends. Should we all email each other separate or in group?

Im in Canada with little support.

My email address is leawar0117@hotmail.com

[back2me1987 17]

Tina I can totally relate. My mom becomes instantly INFURIATED if the topic of surgery is brought up. I decided to bring a friend/therapist with me because I knew she could provide the positivity I need during the pre and post op. Cheers to new friendships!

[b.e.a.u.tiful_disaster 24]

New to this ... Had my first appointment on the 16th ... And I too am looking for friends that are on this journey! My best friend and brother know and they're very supportive.

[sbg224 318]

I am in southern California, but originally from NY. 8/3 that's the day, getting s nervous, excited, scared, I guess we all get these different emotions. Good luck to everyone, hope we all do well, Sue

[my_new_lifetime 64]

I am in nj too and would like a buddy or buddies.

[Chris-NYC 27]

I'm from NY but you or anyone can feel free to add me as a friend. If you have any questions please email me

[tinab08 35]

Tina I can totally relate. My mom becomes instantly INFURIATED if the topic of surgery is brought up. I decided to bring a friend/therapist with me because I knew she could provide the positivity I need during the pre and post op. Cheers to new friendships!

Trust me if there is anything ive learned since ive had my surgery is being around positive people it helps u get through tough times im here if at anytime u wanna talk

[someone in nyc 18]

Tina I can totally relate. My mom becomes instantly INFURIATED if the topic of surgery is brought up. I decided to bring a friend/therapist with me because I knew she could provide the positivity I need during the pre and post op. Cheers to new friendships!

my mom doesn't get mad, her new mission is to find me a trainer to " fix my problem"... so frustrating!!!

[T-Sky 5]

I am in nj too and would like a buddy or buddies.

I too reside in NJ, I'm here If ever you need to talk

[atontor 1,068]

Why Everybody else diet starts 1- 2 weeks before surgery. The hospital I'm going to ask to go on liquid diet 2 days before surgery

Every hospital has different guideline. I was sleeve at NYP on 5/29/15 and did a 2 week diet prior to surgery

Hi all, upper Manhattan here. 7 weeks post op. I was sleeved 5/29/15 at NY Presbyterian.

SW 305

CW 232

[Chris-NYC 27]

Definitely agree yes every hospital and every doctor is different. For example my pre-opt liquid diet was only 24 hours before surgery.

Edited July 26, 2015 by Chris-NYC

[wif3ysince08 18]

Nyp is my hospital too, But can't have surgery there because of my insurance. So Have to have it at St Luke's Hospital - Mt Siani

[my.vsg 9]

Hi! I'm new here. I was sleeved June 22nd this yr. I'm in south Florida. New vsg friends are welcome! ????