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Hey everyone. I'm new here. I have a consultation with a surgeon on June 19th. I'm from NYC. I've had a consultation with this doctor before, over two and a half years ago. At the time, I was recommended the gastric sleeve. I'm 27, currently weigh 406lbs and this is just under the heaviest I've ever been. When I was 22, I had DVT (blood clot which started in my left leg) which lead to compartment syndrome, a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in my lung) and foot drop(a weakness/paralysis in my right foot which causes it to be positioned in a downward angle which affects my gait). I had to have four surgeries on my leg to prevent amputation and open heart surgery to break up the clot in my lung. At 24, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The reason I didn't go through with the surgery the first time was that I wasn't approved. You would think after everything I've been through I would have gotten it together back then but it's complicated because the physical issues I was dealing were constantly affected by mental health issues (another issue entirely but it is being treated) and vice versa. This is a photo of me shortly after scheduling my consultation. I don't take many photos of my body. But I hope that will change. Any words of advice, encouragement? I feel at peace with this decision but it would be nice to talk to others who have had it, even if they are strangers. Image1496737310.429887.jpg

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Hon, you're due for a breakthrough!!!! Blessings on your consultation...keep us posted. I hope to hear some GREAT news!!!

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Hope everything goes well and what hospital ate you going to?

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Good Luck on your consultation. This a great forum with many that have been through this and can support you.

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Hon, you're due for a breakthrough!!!! Blessings on your consultation...keep us posted. I hope to hear some GREAT news!!!

You are definitely right about that! I hope so too!!! It would be a great birthday present! It's my golden birthday this year. I'm turning 28 on the 28th :)


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Good Luck on your consultation. This a great forum with many that have been through this and can support you.

Thank you! It definitely looks like this will be a good place for me.


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Good luck to you & I wish you must success. To have to endure all that during "the best years" is heartbreaking. I believe you will be happy with your decision. Keep us posted, can't wait to follow your journey.

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Good luck to you & I wish you must success. To have to endure all that during "the best years" is heartbreaking. I believe you will be happy with your decision. Keep us posted, can't wait to follow your journey.

Thank you! I kind of just look at this whole situation as me wanting to having as many years as possible and this is a step in the right direction. The past almost 6 years have been constant doctor visits and this will continue, but it will be me taking control back. Losing the weight will help with all the other medical issues I've been dealing with. Best years are yet to come.


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Hey love! Good luck on your consultation! Please keep us posted! I'm going for mine on the 28th. Super excited to start my journey. I'm 34 and have had multiple health issues, so I'm looking forward to a better lifestyle. Btw...u are Gorgeous!

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Good luck! You have to be strong! Sounds like you have gone through so much, but keep pushing. The consultation had me so nervous, but I felt so good walking out the surgons door knowing that this decision is going to change my whole life! You are so gorgeous, keep fighting the good fight girl!

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Hey love! Good luck on your consultation! Please keep us posted! I'm going for mine on the 28th. Super excited to start my journey. I'm 34 and have had multiple health issues, so I'm looking forward to a better lifestyle. Btw...u are Gorgeous!

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I will definitely keep everyone posted. Thanks so much! Good luck! The 28th is my 28th birthday and brother's high school graduation so it's a special day for my family too.


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Good luck! You have to be strong! Sounds like you have gone through so much, but keep pushing. The consultation had me so nervous, but I felt so good walking out the surgons door knowing that this decision is going to change my whole life! You are so gorgeous, keep fighting the good fight girl!

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Thanks so much! I'm definitely ready to change my whole. It's exactly what I need because the way my life has been has led me here. I've gotten to the point, after everything that I've gone through, that I know what's at risk and I'm so tired of living this way and I want it all to change.


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