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I had a revision done on the 16th from the band to the sleeve. So far I'm very happy with it. Wish I had done it sooner.

Age 41

HT - 5'6

HW - 270

SW - 243

CW - 226

I'm having trouble getting all my Protein in but continue to sip away. I can't wait to get under 200, I haven't seen that number in at least 15yrs.

I went to happy hour the other day with some friends. They don't know about my surgery, and it dawned on me how much food plays a part in my life. They all kept offering me food and wondering why I wasn't drinking. Can't I be on a diet people, why is everything all about socializing with food and drink? It's frustrating.

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Good luck to you both!

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@@Chazmataz I know exactly what you mean about everything being about food especially with Christmas approaching. It's been very challenging for me to keep my boundaries up and not cave to the pressure of eating when everyone else is eating and celebrating. Not because I want to it but just because of the constant pressure. Like you I didn't tell very many people and so most don't know and don't understand the sudden shift and restrictions I am following. I just try to be easy going about it all and enjoy their company and brush off the pressure :)

Congrats on your weight loss!

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I had a revision done on the 16th from the band to the sleeve. So far I'm very happy with it. Wish I had done it sooner.

Age 41

HT - 5'6

HW - 270

SW - 243

CW - 226

I'm having trouble getting all my Protein in but continue to sip away. I can't wait to get under 200, I haven't seen that number in at least 15yrs.

I went to happy hour the other day with some friends. They don't know about my surgery, and it dawned on me how much food plays a part in my life. They all kept offering me food and wondering why I wasn't drinking. Can't I be on a diet people, why is everything all about socializing with food and drink? It's frustrating.

HI Chazmataz and happy post thanks giving Sleevers,

@@Chazmataz congrats on a conversion and keep sipping. Reading your post about going for happy hour is sooo true. My coworkers love happy hour and we go almost weekly. The last 3 weeks I have just sat with them and had Water, yes they offered me food and yes they looked at me funny, but I tell them i am try to drop a few pounds (more like couple hundred :) ) and so i am cutting back. They all give me credit for the will power but none of them know about my sleeve, they just know I am dropping a few pounds and I like it that way.

So yes take note of how much food plays and soon Played a role in your life. Soon you will be content with eating just a little and drinking your meals, because you will see the fruits of your labor.

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I just got my date and I am nov 30th. I start my pre op diet on Nov 16th. Would love to find a sleeve partner.

Mine is also November 30th. I'm on Clear Liquids now for the next 2 days and then it's time. I am starting to get nervous - haven't been until now! Good luck! where are you from?

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Hey guys! Anyone sleeved in Oct, Nov, or Dec please come join our secret FB support page! It's secret so none of your other FB friends can see that you are in the group. Me personally, I'm keeping my surgery private. We would love to have you join! :) Send me a friend request (I can only add friends to the group) and a message with your surgery date and I will get you added. Thanks! My name is Anna Montagna - Galanos on FB

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I had a revision done on the 16th from the band to the sleeve. So far I'm very happy with it. Wish I had done it sooner.

Age 41

HT - 5'6

HW - 270

SW - 243

CW - 226

I'm having trouble getting all my Protein in but continue to sip away. I can't wait to get under 200, I haven't seen that number in at least 15yrs.

I went to happy hour the other day with some friends. They don't know about my surgery, and it dawned on me how much food plays a part in my life. They all kept offering me food and wondering why I wasn't drinking. Can't I be on a diet people, why is everything all about socializing with food and drink? It's frustrating.

Hi!

I had mine on the 17th

HW - 225

SW - 218

CW - 205

I am so happy I got it done as well. I can't wait until I am under 200. It's been since 2008!

I am going to start exercising next week too!

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