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So sad at times

Hi everyone i have been coming on VST for a couple months now but have been researching VSG for about a year and finally i made the decision, finally got insurance(medicaid) so i'm doing all the test and lab work, so i can get the VSG and i have to wait to get Athem Health Keepers Plus in Feb and once i get that i should be able to sched my surgery in Feb(fingers crossed). I am just so ready for this journey to being. I feel so huge like a whale that i wont even take pictures. Today(Christmas) was so wonderful for the kids and i wanted to so badly to take pictures with them but i just did not want and have to place them a fb and have people see how fat i got. I mean WOW the woman i use to be is not even close to who i am(weight wise) and honestly its depressing :( I just want to lose this weight like right now.

I know some others have to be going through this or atleast been through it. I really could use a picker upper. If you all can share some thought or story...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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  • This will change for you, believe me. I was sleeved 8/20 and for the first time in forever I'm not upset with pictures that I'm in. It's a huge relief and actually an emotional moment when you look at

  • I am right there with you. I have tried to go through my insurance and after a year of red tape, have decided to go to Mexico for self pay.I am depressed, self loathing at times, my body aches all ove

  • I understand about the pictures and as my family took pictures and I avoided them like the plague. My surgery is Jan.22 and my daughter gets married June 22. I hope by then I will feel better about

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I stay away from cameras !!! My sleeve date is jan 5th so hopefully I will be more confident to get in front of cameras again ;)

Your profile pic is gorgoeus, i don't think you should hide from cameras!

Man I so feel the same as you all! We had friends over Christmas Eve and they wanted to take pictures I HATE taking pictures. Well later that night my friend posted the pictures on Facebook. UGH!!!! I can't believe I'm so friggin HUGE. Like another poster said I don't feel that big. And you don't. I can't wait till I have this surgery.

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Oh! I HATE that!!! Posting pixs on FaceBook w/o asking people is so very offensive. It really is wrong.

On a positive note, I've lost 50 pounds and was very comfortable having my pic taken this Christmas. It's a nice feeling!! Good luck to all you future sleevers!

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