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I'm new! My name is Laura and I'm 22. I had my surgery just two days ago, on the 14th. I first started looking into weightloss surgery over two years ago and went to my primary physician with questions. He referred me to my surgeon, David Von Rueden. I had been working and waiting since then to get this done.

Actually I've been waiting much longer than that. Even though it's only been 2 years since I've had this surgery on my mind, I've been obese for so much of my life. And I'm sure I don't need to go into how little fun that is.

My heaviest weight was 300 lbs. Before I had the surgery I had to lose around 20 lbs and I got down to 282 lbs. I now weigh 274 lbs.

My goal, the only goal I feel I have to accomplish, is to get under 200 lbs. But my short term goal is to get to 220 lbs.

After that I would hope to get to 150 lbs.

In my wildest dreams, I would have a healthy BMI.

Right now I'm following my liquid diet religiously, with a measuring cup and timer and all. It's going super-great. Hardly any pain and no nausea.

I'm super-excited. :)

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Hello and Welcome to LBT. Congrats on your success so far and getting your surgery behind you. I am 28 and had my surgery in Jan. I have lost 47 pounds from preop to now. I am on my 4th fill. If you have any questions ask away. If your feeling down or having a difficult timie be sure to post so we can encourage you through it. This journey has many ups but there can be down times. Let me know if you need anything.

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Thank-you and congratulations to you as well!

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