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I've never visited a forum like this before and have never done anything like this before. :)

I have been obese my whole life and have always wanted to have some sort of bariatric surgery. I began the whole process in October of 2010 and weighed 504 lbs. at my first appointment. I had the vertical sleeve surgery on February 3rd, 2011 and I have lost 152 lbs. since.

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      Thanks. Things have been going really well. Getting over the mental cravings for certain foods was the hardest part. But for me, since the surgery my tastes have totally changed. Things I used to eat

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    WOW JOHN What an accomplishment. You will be able to give us "pre-ops" lots of knowledge. How are things going for you now? How has your journey been to this point of your path? Great job and continue the great work. YOU ARE A WINNER!!!!!!

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    WOW JOHN What an accomplishment. You will be able to give us "pre-ops" lots of knowledge. How are things going for you now? How has your journey been to this point of your path? Great job and continue the great work. YOU ARE A WINNER!!!!!!

    Thanks. Things have been going really well. Getting over the mental cravings for certain foods was the hardest part. But for me, since the surgery my tastes have totally changed. Things I used to eat before that were really bad for me don't look good anymore. I really think this has saved my life.

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    :DCongrats to you for such wonderful progress, John!! I am 4 weeks postop, and looking forward to reaching my goal and maintaining it. Yes, my taste has changed alot. Foods taste sweeter that I don't really like anymore. Ronda

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    :jaw: So very happy for you and very proud of your accomplishment! Stick around, we are great people to lean on!

    I've never visited a forum like this before and have never done anything like this before. :)

    I have been obese my whole life and have always wanted to have some sort of bariatric surgery. I began the whole process in October of 2010 and weighed 504 lbs. at my first appointment. I had the vertical sleeve surgery on February 3rd, 2011 and I have lost 152 lbs. since.

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    Awesome! Congrats to you John. I feel like this surgery has saved my life and I haven't been sleeved yet! I look forward to seeing your progress. Thanks for sharing and welcome!

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