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Hey, My names Joey :3 I just recently got the surgery Sep 2nd 2015 xD. I'm only 22 :P you're not alone.

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I am 29 and my surgery is Oct 7th. I previously had the lap band when I was 24 and that slipped and now i have major complications. I lost some weight on the band but nothing major, about 40 lbs. I wish I would have chosen the sleeve back then but I was too scared to change the anatomy of my stomach. Now I have a little 3 yr old that I want to live for and who I need to be active for. With my weight it is nearly impossible to run after her. Congrats to you on doing it early. I never did these forums before but I think I need to find support in others. I am so nervous but excited at the same time.

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@@ms8 you made a great choice! anyone ive talked to has nothing but great results from the sleeve! heres to a new journey! and ive never done forums either, but i tried this week and it makes it easier so you can talk to people that are going thru the same things you are! its been really helping me get along!! wish you the best!

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Hey there:)

I was banded at 19, and now at 24 I am in the process of sorting out plans to get sleeved!

Everyone I knew who had WLS all told me how lucky I was and how they wished they could of had this surgery at my age, too. You are making such a great decision, girl!

Thank you so much! Good luck with your surgery! ????

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I am 29 and my surgery is Oct 7th. I previously had the lap band when I was 24 and that slipped and now i have major complications. I lost some weight on the band but nothing major, about 40 lbs. I wish I would have chosen the sleeve back then but I was too scared to change the anatomy of my stomach. Now I have a little 3 yr old that I want to live for and who I need to be active for. With my weight it is nearly impossible to run after her. Congrats to you on doing it early. I never did these forums before but I think I need to find support in others. I am so nervous but excited at the same time.

You will do great! Thank you for sharing! You can definitely find awesome support here. ????

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Thanks!

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24 and my surgery is October 14! Please let me know if you'd like to join our Facebook group of 20-something (late teens, early thirties welcome as well) sleevers! :)

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24 and my surgery is October 14! Please let me know if you'd like to join our Facebook group of 20-something (late teens, early thirties welcome as well) sleevers! :)

I want to join

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im 21 im getting sleeved in oct im nervous

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24 and my surgery is October 14! Please let me know if you'd like to join our Facebook group of 20-something (late teens, early thirties welcome as well) sleevers! :)

I'd like to join @kyahjade.

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I want to join!

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I'm 25 and complete my 3 month diet in two weeks. I should have my date shortly after. :) Good luck!

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What is the name of the page

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