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By FATTTYYGIRL13

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Hello to all!

 

I am new here, but have actually been following your site for a few months.

 

I am set to have sleeve surgery in Febuary of 2012, I am paying for it all by myself.

I am excited to get started on my journey to becoming the "me" I knew I could "be".

 

I have been fighting my weight since my teens, and now that I will be 40 in December have decided to really do something about it, that will help the weight to come off and STAY off. I have no problem "losing" the weight, it's the issue of retaining my low weight status. I am a grazer, but dont eat to the point of stuffing myself. I am at a point where I am kinda depressed, and am at my wits end with things.

My closet is FILLED with clothes from my smaller days (currently a 18-20). I am TIRED of going and purchasing more FAT clothes, and just REFUSE to do so.

 

I would MUCH rather wear the stuff I have in my closet, and put my $ elsewhere.

 

I know that this surgery will also be a change in lifestyle and am looking for a sleeve support group to attend pre-surgery as well as post surgery.

 

Any hints or words of wisdom are always welcome

thanks

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    Sweetybabs

    Gastric Sleeve Patients

    Welcome...I am a newbie too! :rolleyes:

    I am having my surgery on Nov. 2nd. I am so excited to add this tool to my toolbox. I learned early on the surgery is not the answer. Making a commitment to the long term lifestyle changes are the REAL answer to weight loss and management! I began my journey on Aug. 2, 2011... 1200 calorie/90 carbs/90-100 proteins/50 fats...and I added walking to the mix. As of today....I have lost 50lbs WITHOUT surgery! So, I know once I add the "tool", WLS to the mix...I will reach my goal and be able to maintain it for many years to come.

    I really wish you the best in your journey and may God bless you with your desired success!

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    KATEYEZ0208

    LAP-BAND Patients

    We welcome you with open arms! Im pretty new to the site as well. Im hoping to get my surgery as soon as possible and look forward to the life style changes and becoming a new me. :-) I too have been up and down the weight loss scale and happy I found this site and can offer and find support through others I wish you nothing but the best and many blessings to come. Hopefully I get to witness your journey with you along the way. God bless!

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