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Good luck to you dealing with this hater.. I was just sitting here thinking about haters when I saw this post.
I get my surgery at the end of May. I've told a several from work who've all been great....but a few in personal life have been HATERS. It really amazes me!
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I agree. I told my mom the same thing! My fiance has been on me about getting healthy. Not because he cares how I look but he wants me to live longer and we have a son together. I think once he sees that I AM getting healthy, his worries will be put at ease. As far as my sister, even if I don't have any major issues, I have the feeling she may stick to her guns and point out every little thing that I do differently that is not "normal" and she may or may not ever understand but it's my life and my choice and I do feel this is the best decision for me.

I think once they realize how life changing this will be they will understand that it was the best decision for you.
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Well today was my surgery so far I have been in a lot of pain I can't tell if I'm hungry or not but I have been doing good with sipping allday I just wish the gas pain would go away... And when I can finally rest my Dr. Did a in and out pat so I got to come home and didn't have to stay in the hospital so I am walking every hour for 10 mins and then after midnight I'll be able to do every 2 hrs for 10mon and then back to the 1 at 7am so I want be getting any sleep tonight!!!!
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Mine is also moving a long very quickly. I think my first appointment was march 17th and surgery is May 4th. They put me into a speedier program. Not really sure why because others going to the same surgeon are going to way more classes than I am required to do. Some have literally waited YEARS to have the surgery done!
I'm also in the same boat as you with having some family against my decision or at least not encouraging it. My sister does not want me to have it done at all and keeps trying to talk me out of it. She is a nurse and keeps telling me the horror stories she's seen with other people that have had weight loss surgery. I'd be lying if I said her stories don't scare me but the truth is, I'm more scared of NOT having the surgery done. At least with the surgery, I'm taking a small risk but with my family history of diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure and cholesterol issues, I'm almost positive my chances of living to a ripe old age aren't very good if I don't have it done. My fiance and I had the conversation this morning about the same thing: "I think you could lose the weight with diet and exercise", but he is one of those people that can eat however much he wants and WHATEVER he wants and never gets fat. He is right that I would lose weight but if he would look back at all of my past attempts, he would see that I always gain it back and then some. Luckily my mom has been very supportive and glad that I am making a decision to better myself.

In looking forward to loving myself and body. I look forward to being more confident, being able to jog/run. Going to the amusement park and not being scared to know the belt won't fit. Being able to go through a turnstile. Going up the stairs and not breathing heavily. Being able to stand on my feet for a long period of time. Ah!! NO more pain!! Wearing anything I want. Not buying clothes 2 size to big to hide lumps. Loving the gym again. Jumping rope. Going on walks. Just being in control of my life again!!
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I am looking forward to participating in my office's softball league.

I'm looking forward to being able to look in a mirror and not feel disgusted at what I've done to my body I'm ready to not be the sweet but chubby girl I'm looking forward to being able to lay on my side without aching hips I'm looking forward to being able to breathe and just enjoy life
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I have a surgery date for May 17th. I'm so excited!!!!
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'you should just try to eat less and exercise more. Anything else doesn't work'
Or
' I don't believe you did that! That's so extreme! You're going to regret it!'

"that's not fair, you cheated" and "Who was your surgeon? Would you recommend him? I really need to lose 10 lbs" (said in perfect seriousness by someone who is maybe a size 2 at her most bloat-y time of the month).

I'm looking forward to shopping in a regular store instead having to find a mall that has a Lane Bryant or Avenue.
I'm looking forward to just sitting in a chair instead of critically analyzing how much weight it can take.
Being able to respond with a smile when I am flirted with instead of suspecting that it's some kind of joke.
Going to a carnival or amusement park and riding every single roller coaster

Hi I'm 26 I identify as a lesbian I live in Phoenix az I don't have a date yet I have a consultation with the surgeon on March 22nd I'm 5'5 currently at 270lbs .. My goal is to be at 170
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Hi all! I'm looking for other young (21-30) QPOC (queer people of color) that have been sleeved or plan to be in the near future. I'd like to connect about our intersectional experiences during our surgery journey!
About Me: I'm 26 years old. I identify as pansexual. My pronouns are she/her, and I live in the Chapel Hill-Durham area of North Carolina. Sleeve Stats: VSG Date - Feb. 29, 2016; HW: 300 lbs; DOS: 244 lbs; GW: 145.
I look forward to connecting!