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Congrats Casey!!! I wish I started my journey when I was your age!!!

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Congrats Casey!!! I wish I started my journey when I was your age!!!

Right now it's all overwhelming. With all the what coulds. And the what you have to do's. But I can't wait. I wanna get this done while I'm young and it'll all be a bit easier. I've struggled with weight my whole life. Id rather do this now and just get it done so I can live my life happy and healthy. Its gonna be a rough few week.

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I know the feeling!! I'm 27 and have spent majority of my life "big"! I enjoy things as much as I could but there have been plenty of instances that my weight/health has hindered me! I went indoor rock climbing last year and could barely climb the wall! I went to Jamaica 2 years ago and had to chuck half my photos because I hated how big I looked! I'm sure loosing weight will be like living in a whole new world to us! I can't wait until my consult!!!

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I know! You cannot find one single picture of me where I was not overweight for my age. I feel like after its all done and the weight off. I'm just gonna be a whole new person who enjoys life more cause now with having smaller friends and of I go do what they do there's always a fear I can't. Like roller coasters swimming walking around the mall shopping. And by next summer going out in a swim suit with them wont be so intimidating

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Same day as me :-)

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And by next summer going out in a swim suit with them wont be so intimidating

Just taking a picture BESIDE them won't be as intimidating! Lol.

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Just taking a picture BESIDE them won't be as intimidating! Lol.

I know! Hoping if I work hard enough ill be able to wear a 2 PC and feel comfortable

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Went to meet my surgeon today. I have to be at hospital 5:30 a.m. July 8!! I'm so so excited. :) 6 days after my 19th birthday.

Mine is the same day! Best of luck!!!!

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It seems like there are lot of us after July 4th.

I will start a separate thread closer to date. Have my $ upper GI on 6/12 then preop labs and cardiac clearance then...sleeve!

I'm in Miami, you?

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