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Name: Beth

Age: 46

Surgery date: August 13th

Surgeon: Dr. Adolpho Fernandez, Winston-Salem, NC

Just like so many others, I've struggled with being overweight all my life. I've lost substantial amounts of weight numerous times only to gain it all back, and then some. I researched WLS for years. Only when I recently saw a photograph of myself did I finallly gain the courage to begin the process, dedicating myself to this lifestyle change. I have a fabulous supportive husband and two exhausting wonderful kids, ages 6 and 5. I am looking forward to weaing my original wedding set, answering the phone without someone saying "did you run to the phone?", and of course, spending many fantastic years with my family.

I'm on day six of a three week pre-op diet.

Thank you to all who post on this board. The information is so very helpful!

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My surgery date is Aug 27th...I really nervous, I'm not sure why - nothing I can say specifically...however I'm also really excited about being healthier and looking better...Any Ohio folks out there?

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Name: Stephanie

Surgery Date: August 2nd

Dr. Alec Beekley

Age: 35 (36 8/30!)

From: Philadelphia, PA

Highest Weight: 386

Current Weight: 370

Goal Weight: 160

A little About me: I am a nursing student and mother of 6. I m so excited to be so close to my surgery date! I wish all of you the best on your journey to a healthier YOU!

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so happy for you' date=' you have done so great....hope mine gets over soon....omg girl you stay in touch, i am goign to be thinking and worrying for you day of your surgery, contact me soon as possible...sure we will talk before then but good luck on it....and to everyone this week having surgery...our thoughts and prayers with you and let us know soon how it goes for you each[/quote']

You are my sleeve sister...of course... Did you see we have another sister???? 370???? Hugs....I drank more Water stall over....I have learnt that if I pee a lot lol and it is clear I am good for weight loss......lol

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Name: Stephanie

Surgery Date: August 2nd

Dr. Alec Beekley

Age: 35 (36 8/30!)

From: Philadelphia' date=' PA

Highest Weight: 386

Current Weight: 370

Goal Weight: 160

A little About me: I am a nursing student and mother of 6. I m so excited to be so close to my surgery date! I wish all of you the best on your journey to a healthier YOU![/quote']

Stephanie...........mczoo and I are your sleeve sisters.....right around the same to lose.......huge hugs welcome.....we are All here or each other.......

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Name: Stephanie

Surgery Date: August 2nd

Dr. Alec Beekley

Age: 35 (36 8/30!)

From: Philadelphia, PA

Highest Weight: 386

Current Weight: 370

Goal Weight: 160

A little About me: I am a nursing student and mother of 6. I m so excited to be so close to my surgery date! I wish all of you the best on your journey to a healthier YOU!

Hi, Stephanie,

You and I have the same surgery day! Whoo-Hoo!! Almost here! I am so ready to do this!

Best wishes to you for a terrific surgery and speedy healing. :D

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Sisters!!! :D

I am SO NERVOUS!!!!! Thanks for the warm welcome!!! I am so happy that I found this group. I need all of the support I can get. Each day I am getting more anxious and nervous. I hope you all have an easy surgery and quick recovery!

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I would love to be added to the August Fb page. How does one do that? My surgery date is 8/13. I have a band that is getting removed and am converting to the sleeve all in the same surgery. I have about 130lb to lose and I am 33 yrs old!!

Amy

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Can someone add me to August Facebook group too please. Melanie likestorun. Picture of a Christmas tree

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My date has been changed to August 9th!

Feel free to add me to the fb group too, my name is Ice'Shay Wright

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Sisters!!! :D

I am SO NERVOUS!!!!! Thanks for the warm welcome!!! I am so happy that I found this group. I need all of the support I can get. Each day I am getting more anxious and nervous. I hope you all have an easy surgery and quick recovery!

Welcome Stephaine/Umi if you want added to our fb group send me a direct link to your page....its a closed group for everyones privacy

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Welcome Stephaine/Umi if you want added to our fb group send me a direct link to your page....its a closed group for everyones privacy

Hi Klyn,

I would like to be added to the FB group also. My name is Sara Hawker, and I believe this is the link to my page: http://www.facebook.com/sara.hawker.31

Thanks!

Sara

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Good morning ladies! I was camping all weekend so I'm just now catching up on everything. I CANNOT beleive my surgery is on Thursday!!! I have so many emotions, it's pretty much impossible to concentrate.

Name- Melanie

Surgery August 2, 2012 in Duluth, MN

Age-:29

highest weight/current weight/ goal weight- 290 (at 9 months pregnant)/255/150

Anything else you'd like to share? I have a 1 1/2 year old son who is my life and light. He is my inspiration for doing this. Am married to a wonderful man. I am still in disbelief that my new life starts on Thursday!

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I have a month to go today. Finally it's starting to get closer!

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Hello lovelies! I've been around since February 2012, and finally finished hoop jumping for insurance coverage. I start my liquid diet on 8/3, have my pre-op day of meetings at the center of excellence on 8/8... and finally have surgery on 8/17.

I am 43, 5'5", and 247 lbs (as of today). I started the year at 267. My initial aim is to lose 100 lbs, but I don't really know what that will look like after more than 20 years, so I plan to adjust as I go along and see how I look and feel. This is all about health for me, not about size. I have severe sleep apnea and joint and back pain I am hoping to release.

Wishing all of us well on our journeys to improved health!

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