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Im new to everything. I just was introduced to the sleeve by a friend and realized that I can finally stop yo yo dieting, losing ten lbs then gainin 15. This is something that I can really count on. Not saying that I won't have to stay on track but I will have something that will keep me in line. I'm an emotional eater so I've been overweight all my life. I've just recently became obese in the past year and can no longer jump up n go like I use to. Please tell me about the ups and dwns of your story, the ins and outs please share wit me.....the good, the bad, and the ugly

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Welcome to the forums! Just know that the journey to getting to a healthy weight is a long one, this is not a quick fix. You have to commit to the program 100%. I was glad that I had to do 3 months of nutrition and supervised diet as it gave me a chance to feel/see what I was getting into. I wasn't perfect, but I didn't stay off the wagon too long.

As far as ins/outs...all I can say is success seems to be more of a mental game than just the physical size of the stomach. I try as much as I can to focus on the positive (minus a couple of what are now funny meltdowns). I chose the sleeve so that I could lead a healthy balanced life. I'm ready to get the surgery part of it over with (next Wednesday).

Good luck as you start your journey, you've come to the right place for lots of support and some fun as well! Beth

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Welcome!!! My name is Daja. I recently got sleeved a little over 2 months ago on September 15th 2014. I chose the sleeve because I also was an emotional eater and I could never lose the weight and keep it off. During my transition I haven't had any complications..thank god..in the beginning there was a lot of pain..mainly in the incision site where the doctor removed the stomach. But that pain only lasted for about a week. I was immediately walking right after surgery. As far as eating goes..the first 2 weeks I was on full liquid. .them 2-4 weeks I was on purees and soft. Now I am on a regular diet. There is restriction. I can eat about 3 or 4 spoon fulls and be full. I work out for about 2 hours a day. At 2 months out I have lost 50 lbs. Staying hydrated was hard in the beginning because of how much your pouch can handle in the beginning but once u get the hang out it..it's ok. ..so that's my story..lol..I really didn't have any bad experiences but good luck to you and if you have any questions feel free to ask :)

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Welcome! If you're looking for information about WLS you've definitely come to the right place. The people here, veterans, newbies, recent post opts, and waiting in line pre ops, are representative of all stages of the approval process, from beginning to end. We all share in one unique goal.

I'm a pre op in the mid stages of getting approved for surgery through Kaiser Southern CA. My insurance requirements is one of the longest. I've completed two classes of the required 24, taken over a six month period. You'll find insurance hurdles vary drastically from provider to provider.

Good luck with your journey, and welcome aboard!

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Hi! I'm Ariadna and I was sleeved October 30. This has been the hardest journey EVER. you don't realize how much food surrounds your mind until you get sleeved. I'm a baker and it makes it that much harder because sometimes I do have to taste batchs of certain things and spitting it out is so hard. I miss not being able to make a quick sandwich on the go I constintly have to meal prep and sometimes I just want to not bother. My biggest issue right now is everyone says I look so amazing but I just don't see it I still feel 259lbs (im 224lbs now) I'm not going to lie this journey has its really bad moments and you'll cry and get upset but when you see the scale going down and you being able to walk without getting tired and your knees not hurting so much you'll see its all worth it! I'm not trying to scare you away but it's worth all the tears!

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Thanks EVERYONE for the tidbits of advice and experiences. I just Am really nervous due to the fact that I've been big all my life what if or will I miss this person? Does anyone who has lost a a significant amount of weight miss the way u use to be. Im so used to hearing. "You're not meant to be small" til im afraid of what I would feel once I actually am small

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Thanks EVERYONE for the tidbits of advice and experiences. I just Am really nervous due to the fact that I've been big all my life what if or will I miss this person? Does anyone who has lost a a significant amount of weight miss the way u use to be. Im so used to hearing. "You're not meant to be small" til im afraid of what I would feel once I actually am small

Honey! I'm at 30+ pounds lost and I feel amazing I don't feel so bloated and I don't feel like I only see my stomach. Yeah I have my moments but I'm happy people saying wow you look amazing and also the only thing I miss about being bigger is just stuffing my face and eating what I want.

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Wow!!! I can hardly wait til I get 30+ down myself just to b able to get up and go without hurtin bones or gettin tired out so fast I cant wait!!!

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Tonight while sitting in my seat watching my favorite NBA team, I was thinking of how much closer I am to being comfortable in my seat as I watch the games.

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Wow!! I know that feelin just to be comfortable sitting in a chair. Wen I get in my car I get that feeling and I love my truck

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