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I'm terrified to think about dating. It's almost been a year since my divorce. I signed up for match and eharmony. I purposely put a bad picture and still got a few hits. I immediately thought something must be wrong with them. I've since deleted the apps. And then I wonder how will I be able to date after WLS? What if I have horrible saggy skin? How could you start dating someone and the spring that on a new person. It just causes me so much anxiety.

I'm May 11th, good luck to you!!!!

Interesting thread. Next week will be my one year anniversary for my divorce. I'm still not ready to date. I have a hard time trusting men. I haven't dated for over 12 years, and the new dating world is extremely overwhelming.
I hear all these horror stories about meeting men online and it terrifies me. Now as an adult, I realize how brave I was in my early twenties.
I tried the online dating scene briefly, but really didn't like it. Most men came on way to strong. Clearly not looking for a relationship but only hook ups.
I would like to meet someone who can carry on a conversation and not expect anything. I talked to a guy online and really enjoyed the conversation of history, politics, travel, etc. until he asked if I like to "please myself". Seriously??

I'm terrified to think about dating. It's almost been a year since my divorce. I signed up for match and eharmony. I purposely put a bad picture and still got a few hits. I immediately thought something must be wrong with them. I've since deleted the apps. And then I wonder how will I be able to date after WLS? What if I have horrible saggy skin? How could you start dating someone and the spring that on a new person. It just causes me so much anxiety.

Bought mine this weekend. Trying tomorrow

strawberry was too sweet.
Vanilla was too chalky
chocolate was awesome !!
Put some PB2 in the chocolate and it will change your world (think liquid Reese's Peanut Butter cup)

Good for you! What is driving me crazy is the Body acceptance trend. Showing all kinds of morbidly obese people naked and saying I'm normal absolutely nothing is wrong with me! You must accept being fat and damnit you must be happy. Well guess what my fat does not make me happy! And NO I will not wear your crop top that enhances my fat. The body acceptance movement is what pushed me to get surgery! 3/16/16. Because I didn't want to be that person anymore, I didn't want to weigh more than my husband who is 6'1 or have asthma or avoid places where I would feel exposed like the lake or a Water park. I just said no to MY FAT ACCEPTANCE! sorry rant over!!

May 11th [emoji119]????

Got my surgery date! Now all the prep work! Yikes, didn't know I would need like 6 appointments between now and then lol
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Finally after a long six month process my surgery date is scheduled for May 12th. I can't wait!
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Thats how Ive seen other people do it, they keep it secret and anyone that wants to join they add as a friend on fb then invite them to the page and then delete them on their own fb page. I'll wait to do it that way because im not telling anyone so I dont want people to see that i joined this group on fb.
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I'd join FB but I do prefer secret group. I'm not telling many people.

I'd join FB but I do prefer secret group. I'm not telling many people.

My surgery is May 11th. I just submitted for FMLA. I hope it gets approved

Hey everyone do we have a Facebook group or something for may sleevers yet? It would be awesome to all stay connected through social media
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Hey guys. I'm turning 40 tomorrow and having the surgery on May 18th. Been back and forth on this decision for over 5 years and finally pullin the trigger.
Would really appreciate a buddy or 2 or 3 to go through this with. Anyone up for supporting a 40 year old male nurse through the process. I'm also willing to help any who need it.
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I'm scheduled for May 11th

Hi there - I am right behind you....am scheduled for May 16th for the gastric sleeve. We can do this!!

I just got the call! I'm scheduled for May 11th for my sleeve. Anyone else scheduled for the same day?? Looking for a buddy. Pre op diet starts April 27th.

Check out my ticker! I am just over 3 months out and halfway to my goal! YAY!
I am discovering recently that I *really* do have collar bones. Pretty sure they have never been seen before in my body

Congrats!!!!!

Just checking back in. Progress slowed a little during March but I still lost five pounds. I'm down 83 pounds overall, 70 of which are post op. My appetite is coming back some. I'm eating around 3-4 oz per meal. I started adding a bite or two of non-Proteins such as potato. All and all I'm very pleased. I'm back to lifting at the gym 3 days a week and continue to walk daily.
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I just got approved by insurance on April 1. I asked if it was an April Fools joke lol!!! I'm hoping to be scheduled for my surgery this month. They seem to have a fast turn around time once insurance gets approved. I'm kind of freaking out!!!! Lol

Another progress pic, trying to add muscle...
Another progress pic, trying to add muscle...

2 month update!
Man, this is seriously the best thing I've ever done for myself. Weight is currently 235. I finally broke through my stall! I am feeling great now that I am healed from my hysterectomy. I am back to running/walking and lifting weights. I truly feel better than ever!
This is a good problem to have, but my smallest jeans are getting too big for me...which means I need to venture into the regular women's sizes. I have tried on probably 30 pair of jeans in the past few days with no success yet on finding the perfect pair, but I'm sure I will find something. Nevertheless, it is so fun shopping in the non-plus size stores again.
I am starting to get a lot of comments about my weight loss, too. It's like people are finally noticing now that I am down 50+ pounds