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Kimma34

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  1. Thanks everyone!! All I can say is that I am ready but nobody really ever wants to have surgery any kind. I hurt all the time and I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired......... -Kim
  2. Hi, Looking for a really good experienced surgeon in the Boston area or north of Boston. Anyone?? -Kim
  3. Thanks everone for you information!! I've been really wanting to have VSG for a few years but everytime I got close I backed out for unknown reasons. Maybe it's time to reconsider.
  4. Hi, My name is Kim and I am 37yrs old in Boston, Ma I have been fighting obesity my whole life. I currently weight 301lbs and I am 5'7. I have been back and forth with WLS for many years and never seem to go through with it. I've been trying to rationalize why this is. My husband is very supportive and I want to do it. But why can't I go through with it? Please help!! -Kim
  5. Just looking for advice for surgeons in Mexico for VSG. -Kim
  6. I just graduated last week from I Can Change. I'm on my way, March here I come!!
  7. Who is your surgeon TP? I'm going with Dr. Brams.....................I hope to have surgery in March too!! -Kim
  8. Thanks all with the good sound advice...........I think I'm just gonna mind my business and not say anything and see how far I get!! LOL It is my decision ultimately!! -Kim
  9. Hi, I am a 37yr old woman that has been wanting surgery for years but everytime I tell my parents they make me chicken out and I can't go through with it. How do I put my big girl pants on and make my own decision and stick with it??? My mom is the worst she is sooooooooo persuasive. I'm like 110lbs overweight. Anyone in my situation? Any tips or advice?? I'm really in a bind....................A little more about me is that I am married to a guy that supports my decision 100 percent and I have to kids 10 and 7. -Kim
  10. No bad reason, Mt Auburn turned out to be too far for me to travel back and forth.......................thats all!! -Kim
  11. Decided to go with Lahey in Burlington, anyone have surgery there? What MD? I'm so freaking nervous and scared..............................
  12. I feel your pain.................... I don't want to fail either. I won't be sleeved until Jan or Feb!! -Kim
  13. Awesome! I hope to have that same experience with Dr. Kim too!! -Kim
  14. Hi, Anyone going to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton under Dr. Nicole Pecquex?? Super nervous!! -Kim
  15. need to wait 6 months with insurance but I'm ok with that. how r u doing?? -Kim
  16. so happy for u Jenn and I'll join you soon!! -Kim
  17. North of Boston here but just starting my journey. Surgery won't be until January!! What about u? I'm going to Lahey Clinic. -Kim
  18. Hi where in NH? I'm in MA on the northshore area............My sis lives in Raymond..............I have Tufts and have to do 6 months of their program 1st. I'm going with Lahey Clinic what about u?? -Kim
  19. Thanks for the reply!! What is your story?? Do you have yahoo chat?? -Kim
  20. Hi, I can change is a 6month program through my insurance Tufts before I am approved for surgery. I don't use Skype what is Text Buddy?? Do you have Yahoo? -Kim
  21. Hi, 36yr old woman hoping to get sleeved by January, yes I know its' far away but I need to finish the Tufts I Can Change Program.........I need to hear some stories and talk to someone about VSG.............. -Kim
  22. I'm not sleeved yet.........But how can I help you?? -Kim
  23. Way 2 go!! Is the head hunger an issue? Come chat.......
  24. How are you doing Peace? Anything u wanna share?? -Kim

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