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Hello Group,

Just wanted to introduce myself and my journey to the forum!

I'm 27yrs and I've been overweight since 2003. I weigh 269lbs & I'm 5'7. I have tried Weight Watchers (lost 20lbs and gained all of it back), low calorie diets, Slimfast, Slim Quick, exercise and Phetermine. And the weight keeps coming! I'm pretty active and I still can't seem to lose much weight.

I started looking into weight loss surgery about 2 weeks ago. Probably like many of you, I ate, slept, breathed weight loss surgery! I looked at Lapband but after reading about food getting "stuck" I was COMPLETELY turned off! I decided on VSG! My cousin has recently had the sleeve done (1/2013) and she looks AMAZING!

I have scheduled my consultation for June 27th (the day before my Bday). Meanwhile, I have enjoyed reading some of the journeys on here and continue to research the sleeve. I'm anxiously waiting to start this new lifestyle!!!

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Welcome! This is a great source of information. I had surgery 6 weeks ago and I'm down 28 pounds. Feels great!

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Can't wait!!! I'm a pretty confident girl but I can only imagine what life will be like when I can shop at normal stores (and not plus-size online stores)! Ugh!

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I had surgery 6 weeks ago and I'm down 28 pounds. Feels great!

How long did your process take? From Consult to Surgery date?

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How long did your process take? From Consult to Surgery date?

My process went faster than normal. I attended orientation March 1 and had surgery April 23. During those few weeks, I squeezed in the mental health appointments (2), NUT appointment, and pre-op diet. It helped that I was already at "goal weight" when I met with the surgeon! I used that info to get in earlier to see MH and NUT. They all worked to get me in FAST!

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Whoa! I'm hoping to get it done in 3 month time... Gives my job time to find coverage for my absence and me enough time to prepare for the new eating habits! I've been research hung my Protein powders and vitamins... I have an Amazon cart full! Lol

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It's tough no matter how prepared you are, but one day at a time!

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Yesterday was my consult and things went great! I had, proactively, scheduled my PCP surgery clearance, baseline labs, X-ray, EKG, upper Gi, and support group meeting... All to be done before July 16! At the office visit I was scheduled for the Nutritionist and Psychologist. The psych appt isn't until August! No BUENO! Lol, I think I can handle waiting a month.

The Dr. Wasn't as bad at this visit as I heard he can be. He was actually pretty nice... We'll see what he's like further down the road.

Well today is my Bday and I still get to indulge in alcohol so I'm heading to Margaritaville! Just wanted to write my update before I start drunk-texting!

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