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iwantconfidence    0

iwantconfidence
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Hi i'm very new here! I'm 18 and I have recently graduated high school. I'm young but I love this site and how its like a family and you guys encourage one another! Okay lets get to the stats I'm 5ft5in I weigh 246. I've pretty much been overweight my whole life...it runs in my family so I kinda had no way of escaping it. Not only have I been overweight but I lack confidence. I mean I feel pretty at times and smile a lot but I lack the confidence that a young lady suppose to have. I constantly compare myself to others. I also feel hurt that the fashion trends of today doesn't carry my size (1XL/20). Also its summer time before of my friends && I go our separate ways to college, there's so many swim parties I would love to go to but i lack confidence to put on swimsuit. Thats why I choose to have the gastric sleeve. Me & my mom talked about it and did all the consultations, meetings and things since November, insurance was approved...I will be a sleeved lady before school starts this fall:-)

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mellifrits    25

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Wow that is amazing that you are getting sleeved before college even starts. I though I was young sine I'm 23 but

you bet me. What dr are you doing to? Do you have a date set yet?

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My doctor is Dr. Joseph Kuhn in Dallas. My date was pushed back because of test I had to take for college, but we are in the process of resetting. It will be this summer for sure.

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That is so wonderful to hear. I don't know much about your dr but I'm sure this site has helped you just as much as it has helped me in research. There is nothing more powerful than word of mouth! I am getting a super sleeve in Mexico July 12th! I can't believe it is almost here!!

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Papillon    7

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Welcome!! I wish you all the best on your weightloss journey. Remember why you are having the surgery (when you are feeling down) and be true to yourself. College is a wonderful experience... lots of work, memories, new experiences, and I wouldn't trade a single moment. :)

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