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I'm Robin, I'm 24 from NYC (The Bronx) Single, no kids. I want to find Mr. right one day but don't think I'm quite there yet. I went to school for fashion marketing, interning for a shoe company now doing marketing and marketing research for them. Hopefully it will help me land a better job down the line. I'm in the middle of making some life transitions so not exactly sure where my professional life is going lol

I like to watch movies, love horror movies! Love to cook (I'm a big foodee. Even post sleeve that hasn't chanced) I love fashion and clothes. Halloween is the best holiday. I'm already psyched to find an awesome costume this year now that I'm smaller! I had surgery on November 14th 2012 and I'm down 77lbs all together so far (20 pre op) I feel great! :)

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I am Janice 48 from Md married 19 yrs to Mark we have 4 kids total, my mike is28, stepson Mark is 27, our baby together is 13 and I have daughter Tricia who is 23 i gave her for adoption i. 89 and found her online in 06. Im a teacher and my fav tbings are shopping, reading, movies and tons of other stuff.

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My name is Tom. I live in Magnolia' date=' Texas and I grew up in Conroe, Texas my whole life. I'm 29 yrs old... turning 30 March 1st. I am married and we have a 5 yr old boy. He's in my signature picture.

I love to play internet games like League of Legends. I enjoy TV shows like Elementary, Lost Girl, Stargate series (off air now), I tend to hate reality shows but Wipeout is just to funny to not watch. I have recently picked up downloading music to my phone because it really helps me to get pumped for workouts.

Does anyone else think a VST convention would be really cool? I have a coworker who has become a close friend of mine. Him and his wife both had the same surgery I did. It's been invaluable comparing our experiences and it's great to hang out with other people whose life doesn't revolve around dinner out.[/quote']

It my pleasure to me you and my birthday is march 20 nice. It is nice to hang out with people whose life don't just revolve around dinner out. This is time to changed all the way or stay home and don't do nothing about it.

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My name is Dana I am 39 from New Jersey. I have been married for 15 years and we have 3 kids' date=' twins who are 6 and then. 5 year old.[/quote']

Hey Dana is my pleasure getting to know you

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Hi!!

I from California' date=' I live in Los Gatos

I'm Portuguese and German ( I know weird)

2 kids... 11year old boy 16 year old girl :o

I am 46 years old

Sleeved 11-13-12

And I like spending time with my husband and kids and going to the beach :)[/quote']

Hey Laura aka sleeve therapists. I'm glad that you wrote to us. Guy's Laura is the best. If one day yall need help or advice. Send her a private massage and she really get back at you. :-) I'm doing marketing for lol. Massages fee are 5 dollars and up. J/k. Lol. She is the bests. The firts time is free.

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My name is Lee Ann, I am German and Cherokee Indian. I am 41 years old. I have been married to the love of my life for 26 years. His name is Jeff, he is hispanic. I have 3 Beautiful children, my son is 23 and my twin girls are 22. I was sleeved on 12/4/12, I have lost 40lbs so far. Oh yeah I live in Burleson, Tx just south of Ft. Worth. I grew up in Dallas. That would be great if we could all get together and meet one another face to face and Celebrate our accomplishments.

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My name is Shawna and I just turned 35 yesterday. I was sleeved on February 11. I live in Minnesota in the suburbs of Minneapolis. I'm married with no kids (hopefully the sleeve with help this :-) I work for the County in Accounting in the Health & Human Services. Love being with family and friends. Looking forward to new hobbies as I lose weight.

I just want to say thank you to everyone on the site. Seriously this site has saved me the last week. You people rock!!

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My name is Shawna and I just turned 35 yesterday. I was sleeved on February 11. I live in Minnesota in the suburbs of Minneapolis. I'm married with no kids (hopefully the sleeve with help this :-) I work for the County in Accounting in the Health & Human Services. Love being with family and friends. Looking forward to new hobbies as I lose weight.

I just want to say thank you to everyone on the site. Seriously this site has saved me the last week. You people rock!!

We are in the same ride. By the why happy birthday. I gave sleeve on February 15. I'm hoping too that this would help me have my kids I been married 7 years we still trying. But I know one day it would happen. Good luck.

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My name is Lee Ann' date=' I am German and Cherokee Indian. I am 41 years old. I have been married to the love of my life for 26 years. His name is Jeff, he is hispanic. I have 3 Beautiful children, my son is 23 and my twin girls are 22. I was sleeved on 12/4/12, I have lost 40lbs so far. Oh yeah I live in Burleson, Tx just south of Ft. Worth. I grew up in Dallas. That would be great if we could all get together and meet one another face to face and Celebrate our accomplishments.[/quote']

Congrats. I totally agree with you. We should all meet before the end of the year. it could be like the special day for us. :-)

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