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Absolutely amazing!!!!!
Great job.

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@LiciKitty Honestly, I've been on both ends of the spectrum. 2013-2014 I weighed 145-150 and I thought I looked too skinny but that was technically slightly overweight for my height. I personally think I'd be happy at 155-160. I like my curves and don't want to lose my tits and ass lol I feel sexy when I have some curves. Also, I'm about 186-187 now but I Love myself more now than I did at 145. I Had maaaaajorrrr body issues when I was around 145. I'm starting to love myself more and more as I lose and I honestly think I'd be happy at 160, but I know I need to be around 145-150 to be healthier.
I also don't think that everyone should go by a chart and judge what is healthy and what isn't because everyone's bodies look totally different. I'm 186 but people think I weigh 165 right now because of the way it's proportioned...I could look totally different than another woman who weighs 186 as well.
It's really about your happiness and where you're happy with what's on the scale and what's in the mirror. Other people's perception of you isn't as important as your own.
Who cares if you're not thick? That doesn't define beauty. It's really crazy that body types like Kim Kardashian or Nicki Minaj have become the definition of beauty or perfect body. Like normal women aren't made like that and alllllll these women are striving for a body like that or think that that is beauty when really, they didn't even come like that...LOL
It's actually really sad that the Kardashians and Jenners have made such an influence in society that they just did a study and said because of them, they have completely made plastic surgery normalized in society and girls that are 16 all the way through their early twenties think that they need plastic surgery in order to achieve a look like those families.
It's crazy that soooo many young women would want to look like other people rather than embracing their natural beauty
JUST DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. DO YOU BOO! lol

Well in 10 months out and down 210 pounds sw 402 cw 192 more than I wanted to but I will take it. 
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Lol you have a point all my appointments are in the afternoon too lol.

Did you get a call yet? I believe they call between 3-5pm

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My friend also had hers in the afternoon. Seems to me that he's not a morning person.

1pm didnt have mine until 3:30

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The next day early. My surgery was late afternoon Tuesday so wends morning i had the test done.

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You are very welcomed.
The leak test its scary cause you are under ALOT of pain killers you basically feel high AF lol. And you have to be extra careful not to miss a step ( the ask you to go on a xray machine from your stretcher) then the test starts they give you a thick consistency drink that taste like cold thick milk of chalk with this weird tangy bitter taste. Yes it was horrible. But i survived it and so will you. You only have to take two sips with a straw.

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My surgery was two hours and a half. Thats the normal. No complications as per the Dr. I was a complete mess emotionally before my surgery too. Its normal. Keep in mind the WHYs you are doing this surgery remember you are in great hands Dr. Merola is the Cheif so really of the bat you in great hands. Also it helped me i wrote down everything from my meals following my surgery what I was going to wear I left my home impecable so I spent alot of time cleaning and organizing.
For Nauseousness I asked the Anesthesiologist to give me Zofran in my IV and they said they did. But I would get this heavy chest feeeling where I would swallow and just more spit would come up and i would just have to throw up and gag that lasted about three days after surgery. I was told its a normal for most patients to experience this nasty episode of spitting up saliva.

Change that emotional state girl you got this.[emoji5]

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It took me a little under a year to do this and it should have been much quicker (insurance changes in the middle meant I had to start over [emoji849]) but it’s worth it.

Merola did my surgery. i got up once I woke up from the Anesthesia girl. I was not about to get my behind under a bed pan. Kept going to the bathroom during the night too. I had this sufficating feeling the firstb night and even in the lobby going home i would gag and spit up so bad. The worst experience that was for me. I wouldnt have taken my surgicle tape off because thats holding together the skin and stitches. Some have fallen off only the top layer. Be careful they dont bleed or get infected.
On Wends I have my first post op visit with Dr Merola. Cant wait.

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Oooooo popsicles! Good idea! Will try tomorrow! I’ll ask the hubby to pick up some! And I’ll look up the Tervis Cup

Merola did my surgery. i got up once I woke up from the Anesthesia girl. I was not about to get my behind under a bed pan. Kept going to the bathroom during the night too. I had this sufficating feeling the firstb night and even in the lobby going home i would gag and spit up so bad. The worst experience that was for me. I wouldnt have taken my surgicle tape off because thats holding together the skin and stitches. Some have fallen off only the top layer. Be careful they dont bleed or get infected.
On Wends I have my first post op visit with Dr Merola. Cant wait.

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This isn tough to do but I know it will be worth it. I lost 13 pounds already OMG.

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Alot of pain but todaay is the first day that I feel like myself. I havent taken any pain killers today.

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Hi! I got sleeved Friday October 13th at NYP Weill Cornell UES and I live in Brooklyn :-)

Finally been on this journey since Jan.2017 . tried 4 years ago while married then back out. Because I felt that my then husband was so enthusiastic about the surgery and would make remarks about my appearence it was stupid I know. But I backed away. Then tried again and felt that i was going for this for the wrong reason to get back my exhusband. Now after 4 years I have a surgery date Oct. 10th. Thanks to depression and anxiety attacks i have gained alot of weight. I have never been skinny or fit but i am just too heavy I have pain on my back my knees I am tired all the time. Just feel tired and my weight doesnt help.
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I had my surgery on the 3 rd I have bad knees as well and my back hurts so much I cannot stand longer than 5 minutes and I am in tears. I hoping that I will lose enough weight so that I can get moving.as soon as I can get in the Water I will go to the community center and take some water exercise classes. But for now if I'm sitting I'm moving my legs or arms just to be moving in some way.

Awesome girl!!!![emoji3]

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No I dont think I was the one. Lol. Great we have the same surgeon. I am very excited and have mixed emotions about this surgery. I bought my broths and sugar free Jello and popsicles so for when I am home next week after surgery I am ready to start this brand new Journey.

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Cool where will your surgery be?

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Oh no... I’m 10/10

Hi I am in Flushing Queens looking for a surgery buddy too. My surgerybdate is Oct. 10th

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I am having Surgery the 10th of October

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Hi I am new here. My surgery is scheduled for October 10th I am excited and nervous scared unsure ugh such a rush of emotions anyone else feel this????
Help....