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I Am Looking For A Surgery Buddy And Support - Surgery 4/28



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Hi there,

I am looking for a surgery buddy and people who are also going through this to go through it with me. I currently have my surgery scheduled with Dr. Almanza on April 28 (Eeeee!!!! So excited!!!). I am wanting some positive people to do this with that will understand what I'm going through and be there to text, email or call when we need it.

I am a very positive person, 39, BMI is 39. I live in Dallas, I'm a CPA, no husband or children (yet... I hope!!). Please let me know if you are interested in going through this adventure with me!

Take care,

Cynthia

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I would be interested and I'm 39 too!

I am hoping that I can break the 200 mark before my 40th birthday!

I am tentatively scheduled to have my surgery 4/11 with Dr. Feiz and my current weight is 257.

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YAY! I am so excited for my surgery date to get here. So, what are you doing to prepare ahead of time? Are you nervous? Excited? I look forward to getting to know you!

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I just got my tentative date two days ago, so my head is spinning at bit about the things I need to do to prepare.

I have been focusing on eating behaviors (taking smaller bites, chewing more slowly, putting my utensil down between bites, eating at the table and without distractions, etc.) as well as looking into foods, etc. that will be a part of my new life after the surgery. I ordered a variety sample pack of nectar and I will probably head to GNC or the Vitamin Shoppe soon to see what individual packets they have to try.

I am most worried about finding a Vitamin that I can tolerate. I hate chewables!

I'm not scared or nervous about the surgery aspect. I know what to expect as I have had other lap surgeries in the past. I know I will need to take it slow and not expect too much out of my body while giving it a chance to heal. I am a planner by nature so I am happy to have this time to work out some kinks ahead of time in terms of what I will need to do.

What about you?

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ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT SURGERY ARE MY JOURNEY WOULD BE GLAD TO HELP HAD MY SURGERY NOV 1ST 2010 WAS 438 DOWN TO 292 IN 15 MONTHS TOTAL LOSS OF 146 POUNDS 52 POUNDS TO MY GOAL OF 240 HOPE REACH IT BY NOV 1 2012 . I CAN TELL YOU THIS HAVEING SLEEVE WAS BEST DECISION IVE EVER MAD TO IMPROVE MY HEALTH AND ENERGY LEVEL

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