I'm 24 in im have my sleeve 09/27/12 in looking for friends that going throw same thing that I m frm va or anywhere eles

I was sleeved September 24th and I'm doing great. I am in new Orleans' date='la[/quote']

That's good I wouldn't say same for me but im getting better day by day

Hi everyone my names Angie I'm 23 && I'm from Cali, I was sleeved October 31st 2012 [im down 23 pounds] Feel free to message me

Hi everyone my names Angie I'm 23 && I'm from Cali' date=' I was sleeved October 31st 2012 [im down 23 pounds'] Feel free to message me

Hi IM quita I was sleeve sept 27 2012 IM down 41 in IM 24 Frm VA

Hi Everyone, I reside in TX. I have not been sleeved yet... March 2013 seems soooo far away! I will be traveling to MX for surgery. I can't really say I have much of a support system. My sister feels as though this is too drastic and that "I should have discipline and lose the weight on my own." One of my good friends thinks that no one looks good who has the surgery and that "they all have a lot of extra skin." So I would really like to meet people who have been through what I will go through and who just understands.

Hi Everyone' date=' I reside in TX. I have not been sleeved yet... March 2013 seems soooo far away! I will be traveling to MX for surgery. I can't really say I have much of a support system. My sister feels as though this is too drastic and that "I should have discipline and lose the weight on my own." One of my good friends thinks that no one looks good who has the surgery and that "they all have a lot of extra skin." So I would really like to meet people who have been through what I will go through and who just understands.[/quote']

Hi I'm Janie I'm also from TX.. I'm from RGV.. What part of TX are you from? I was sleeved in Reynosa, MX with dr. Felipe Cantu.. He and his staff are wonderful.. I was sleeved on Sept 26 and as of today have lost 38lbs. I don't regret the procedure at all.. I feel wonderful and no matter what people will judge.. I've gotten plenty of "you should of just worked out" but it's easier said than done.. And for me this was the best thing.. wish I had done it sooner.. good luck and keep me posted..

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Hi Janie, keep up the great work..I can't wait until I have my surgery! I from SETX, but I now live outside of Huntsville. I am going to be a Self pay, so MX here I come.

Good luck.. Yeah I was self pay also... Save a ton $$$... just make sure you research your Dr. Well..

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Hi guys! I'm Lydia, 24 from Maine. My surgery date is December 21. I'm hoping to meet some people going through the same stuff too. Tomorrow is exactly one month until I get sleeved. I'm starting to get very excited/nervous!

Hi Everyone' date=' I reside in TX. I have not been sleeved yet... March 2013 seems soooo far away! I will be traveling to MX for surgery. I can't really say I have much of a support system. My sister feels as though this is too drastic and that "I should have discipline and lose the weight on my own." One of my good friends thinks that no one looks good who has the surgery and that "they all have a lot of extra skin." So I would really like to meet people who have been through what I will go through and who just understands.[/quote']

Hi Pelekania! I'm sorry your support network is not being supportive. Maybe it will just take them some time to realize that this is not something that is happening *to* them and that you are not asking for advise or permission - just support. It can be frustrating but give them some time ti adjust. Until then you have us! You can always inbox me if you want.

Hi Lydia! Congratulations on taking the steps to get your weight under control...I am excited for you! Yay to a new, healthier you! A wonderful Christmas gift yourself.

Hey sleeved September 27th and down 55 lbs.. how is everyone?

Hey sleeved September 27th and down 55 lbs.. how is everyone?

That good I got sleeve same day in IM down 44 pounds tell me what you eat now IM have a hard time in that in lose it real slow

Hey sleeved September 27th and down 55 lbs.. how is everyone?

That is really good! I have not been sleeved yet..the day cannot come soon enough.

How has it been? I have a feeling I may mourn food. From what I am reading, all your sleeve is able to tolerate is about 1/4 of a cup...not very much at all. wont be able to enjoy a steak anymore.

That good I got sleeve same day in IM down 44 pounds tell me what you eat now IM have a hard time in that in lose it real slow

44lbs you're doing great! I feel like i eat more now than I did before surgery. There are some days that I just don't feel like eating much, those days I'll have an extra Protein shake. For Breakfast I'll have oatmeal or cream of wheat. for lunch i usually have a small salad with half a hard boiled egg in it...yumm... I had my first salad when i went back to work and it was like eating a gourmet meal LOL for dinner i'll have either grilled chicken or fish (tilapia) i'd say a little more than an ounce and a veggie usually green Beans about 1/4 cup....not a lot but it works. I work 12 hr nights so i don't get to eat as much as i should, but I do drink Protein shakes to make sure im gettin my protein in. oh i also eat dannon greek yogurt it's pretty good and has i think 12 grams of protein in it. eat on small plates, use small utensils, take your time, and work out....at first i just walked, then after my doctor released me to go back to work i started hitting the gym again. I'm feeling pretty darn good.

That is really good! I have not been sleeved yet..the day cannot come soon enough.

How has it been? I have a feeling I may mourn food. From what I am reading, all your sleeve is able to tolerate is about 1/4 of a cup...not very much at all. wont be able to enjoy a steak anymore.

Giiiiiiiiirl, I must admit that right after surgery I thought of all of the stuff I didn't get to eat before. It's ok tho, I don't miss any of the bad stuff. I thought that Thanksgiving was gonna be hard but nope a lot of what we had just didn't do it for me. Eating has been replaced by moving