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I can't imagine ever wanting to do this.
Here is an FDA approved alternative to the two finger diet. Instead of throwing up your just empty it through a medical tube. I don't see how this is helping with the over problem of obesity... eating to much of the wrong foods. This pump removes the food before your body can start absorbing it, but if you are eating healthier how will this benefit you.
I will be astonished if this does not cause severe malnutrition problems and can you imagine the risk factors of getting an infection.
I'll pass.
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I can't imagine ever wanting to do this.
Here is an FDA approved alternative to the two finger diet. Instead of throwing up your just empty it through a medical tube. I don't see how this is helping with the over problem of obesity... eating to much of the wrong foods. This pump removes the food before your body can start absorbing it, but if you are eating healthier how will this benefit you.
I will be astonished if this does not cause severe malnutrition problems and can you imagine the risk factors of getting an infection.
I'll pass.
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I can't imagine ever wanting to do this.
Here is an FDA approved alternative to the two finger diet. Instead of throwing up your just empty it through a medical tube. I don't see how this is helping with the over problem of obesity... eating to much of the wrong foods. This pump removes the food before your body can start absorbing it, but if you are eating healthier how will this benefit you.
I will be astonished if this does not cause severe malnutrition problems and can you imagine the risk factors of getting an infection.
I'll pass.
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I got my very first high waisted bikini from Amazon on Monday, so y'all know I had to do a before and after! Can't wait for the beach in September
HW: 330
SW: 323
CW: 155
(Sleeve, 18 months out on the 20th, no plastic surgery...yet, lol).

Yay! That's my birthday! They offered me a June 29 surgery date, but I had a last hurrah vacation planned.
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Mine is in an the ATL as well on July 6th. My surgeon is Dr Tuggle
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I will hop the pc and add you and then we can message back and forth! Sorry for the delayed response, my internet has been acting up. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

Yes of course! I tried to friend you but... I can't figure out how to do that on my phone. Lol Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

BINGO! I've actually cut way down on my time spent here for exactly this reason. I'm a lurker but had come to rely on the information I found here. Thank goodness I discovered another group where there is only love and support. It's a support page, not a belittle page.
Love wins.
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The last few weeks I've been seeing a lot of rude responses to posts........each time I saw one I wanted to respond and ask "WTH is your problem?"......but knew that would just add to the drama, and I think that's what those folks are seeking anyway......So I found this "Rant" section and decided this would be the place to express my low opinion of those posters that seem to think that name calling and talking down to people is the way to respond to posts on a support forum....I see this type of response most often from some of the long timers. I'm not going to name names, because I know you know who you are because it is obvious it is done intentionally.....My advice to those folks, is if you're no longer able to provide support without being sarcastic, maybe it's time you move on with your life and just leave the forum and find something you're good at......It's great to have long timers here that will share their experiences with newbies because it is priceless when shared appropriately.....but if you don't know how to do it in a way that is supportive, you're only being hurtful and may actually cause someone not to ask a future question for fear they will be attached for being stupid......
That's the end of my rant.............As Ellen says at the end of all her shows............"Be kind to one another"

Great minds think so much alike. Can I private message you and maybe we can keep in contact more directly since we are going to be surgery day buddies! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

That is exactly what I told my husband!! We always host a very large party and he asked if I thought it would be too much with surgery the next day.... I said, "Heck no it isn't, I am celebrating my life changing!" I nervous for surgery but, excited for my new life of a healthier me!! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I have got very similar states to you. I am 5'4 360 pounds with a bmi of 62. I am also have surgery on the 5th of July! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I have got very similar states to you. I am 5'4 360 pounds with a bmi of 62. I am also have surgery on the 5th of July! Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App

I do! I am 5'3 and weigh 350. BMI 62.
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I am 5'5" and at my heaviest I was 376. I lost some before pursuing WLS and i was 319 at surgery. I had the sleeve done on 9/28/15 and I am down to 196.8 today. Top is at my heaviest then purple shirt is week of surgery and then last one is about a week ago.


Edited to add in - sorry I just realized this was in the twenties forum, I am in my 30s but still had the high bmi etc to start with. Good luck to all!

Hey guys! I'm getting sleeved July 1st. I have a BMI of 68. I'm in several groups, and I haven't seen anyone similar to me. I'm 26, 5'2, and 368 lbs. Anyone with similar stats??? I would love to make some friends
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Well, in about 3 weeks, our lives and our numbers will change drastically. I guess I need to start preparing for the first leg of our journey...I really hate to shop though.. to bad I don't have a food fairy to hook me up with whatever I needu Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App

I did. My out of pocket was just under $12,000. It varies depending on where you live. I'm in Colorado. My biggest worry was that I would have some sort of complication that would add even more to the cost. Almost a month out from surgery now and so far, so good!
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No classes. I am just monitoring want I eat. I do no want to weigh any more than what I do now.

Hi everyone. I love seeing all the progress that everyone has made. I am 5'4 361lbs with surgery scheduled July 5th. I cant wait to be sharing my success with all of you!

I'm looking forward to look like a plastic surgeon
I don't tell people what I do when I meet them for the 1st time I only say that I'm a surgeon
Hv any of you met a plastic surgeon who is obeese!!!
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I want to cross my legs comfortably. Do yoga without my belly getting in the way. Buy something from any store in the mall. Hike,bike, and explore the places I haven't been physically able to go!

I'm looking forward to being able to play with my critter without getting winded--I can chase the soccer ball around for a couple minutes now and then I am done. I want his energy!
I'm looking forward to wearing non-plus-size clothes. I want to wear the cute stuff!
I'm looking forward to being able to walk a 5k by the end of the year.

Walking and biking all day without getting sore feet, worn out, or miserable. I love to walk and explore, but have felt limited because of my weight. I'm one month post op and 40 lbs down, and kept up with my partner without getting too out of breath. When it came time to climb a small mountain, I ran up the steep path without fear of slipping. In this last week I've ridden a bike around an island, walked all day around Toronto, walked up several flights of stairs, and taken on challenges I'd normally hesitate about. I feel so liberated at 253! I nearly come to tears thinking about how I'll feel when I'm another 50 lbs down. So exciting!!