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Hi, I am 39 years old, mother of two. 5.7 and 230 pounds. My new life begins on the 7th. I will be happy to get down to 130-140. Can't wait!!!!! I only told my husband, my sister and my aunty about it. I know it is going to be hard but yet easier than it is now with all the weight I am carrying. I live in Ireland and I will have the sleeve done in Romania. Looking forward.....

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Hi all. I'm 5'2. 36 (soon to be 37...AHH) mom of 2. Started this journey at 326 in December 2013. Today I'm 265. Sleeve date is July 9th. My first goal is 150. My fantasy goal is 125. I have been eating and exercising like I'm sleeved in order to really know I can do this. I'm scared but so excited to finally be sleeved. My original date was April 21st but I chickened out three days before. That will NOT be happening again!!

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I'm hoping to know know something in June my self they r submitting my paper work June 2 , I also started making changes in my eating habits. I really pray that I will get approved and if I do it should be sometime ending or beginning of July !!

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I got final approval today, so I can officially add myself to the list!

Surgery Date: July 8

Gender: Male

Age: 36 (37 by surgery)

Height: 5'10"

Highest Weight: 305 lbs

Current Weight: 292 lbs

Surgery Weight: ???

Goal Weight: Anything less than 200 lbs, preferably 180

And/or a 32-34 waist

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Congrats josh! Welcome to the party. 7 weeks to wait...it's gonna kill me'

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Congrats josh! Welcome to the party. 7 weeks to wait...it's gonna kill me'

Haha yeah I know whatcha mean. It feels like I have so much to get done in so little time....but two days ago, it felt like I had all the time in the world!

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July 3rd here for hubby and myself

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No date yet but I will be in July too

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@@RoseFlorish I will be in Tijuana with Dr. Quinones on July 22nd. Best of luck to you!

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How are we doing tonight guys? I am counting down my days!!! I am at 5 weeks and 5 days! It's miserable. The minutes are ticking by so slow. And what's worse is that I'm losing my will to continue eating good and exercise. The closer I get to preop the more I wanna eat!!

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I'm 38 years old. My current weight is 208 ( but have been up to 217) and I'm 5'4. My goal,, wow! I want to feel better and not disgusted by myself. I'd like to weigh under 150 or less. food is controlling me.

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Hubby and I head to the Grand Floridian at Walt Disney World tomorrow for our anniversary trip... and we have Deluxe Dining. I just have to remind myself I don't have to eat all of everything.

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I'm 38 years old. My current weight is 208 ( but have been up to 217) and I'm 5'4. My goal,, wow! I want to feel better and not disgusted by myself. I'd like to weigh under 150 or less. food is controlling me.

You and I are very close on our stats. When is your surgery? I want to get to 135 minimum. If it goes lower, great. I have an appointment for my 5th monthly weigh in on the 10th of 6 required by my insurance. Almost there. I go from 205-211lbs each weigh-in. I have been told to not lose anything because I am borderline bmi. But after that last weigh in and the insurance approves me I plan to do a two week liquid diet until surgery. I want to kick it off with a few lbs lost pre op at least and get myself used to liquids only. Been saying goodbye to some foods I feel I may miss. Idk they all say you change what you like after surgery. I am so excited though to get started. My friend at work is over 3 months post op now and is down 50lbs. That would make me so happy to be down that much in 3 months. That means by October for Halloween I would be about 150lbs and I can Celebrate by buying a cute costume and feel good in it. I want to work hard and achieve my second mini goal to be at 140lbs or less by January for new years and goal by my birthday in February. But we will see. Everyone is so different. I'm going to follow my plan and see what my body does. I've started going through my massive clothing collection that ranges from size 10 to 16. I've quit smoking. I drink Water and tea all day. I've joined a gym and I am trying to be committed to going but with my schedule it is tough. I work 6-2 /9-5/2-10/12-8/10-6/8-4. You name it. I work it. And it's different every week. I'm a front end manager for my Smiths grocery store. After I lose the weight I think I would like a career change. I feel like it's contributing to my weight gain. All the inconsistent hours. Anyways, sorry for going on and on. Just getting excited. Lol

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You and I are very close on our stats. When is your surgery? I want to get to 135 minimum. If it goes lower, great. I have an appointment for my 5th monthly weigh in on the 10th of 6 required by my insurance. Almost there. I go from 205-211lbs each weigh-in. I have been told to not lose anything because I am borderline bmi. But after that last weigh in and the insurance approves me I plan to do a two week liquid diet until surgery. I want to kick it off with a few lbs lost pre op at least and get myself used to liquids only. Been saying goodbye to some foods I feel I may miss. Idk they all say you change what you like after surgery. I am so excited though to get started. My friend at work is over 3 months post op now and is down 50lbs. That would make me so happy to be down that much in 3 months. That means by October for Halloween I would be about 150lbs and I can Celebrate by buying a cute costume and feel good in it. I want to work hard and achieve my second mini goal to be at 140lbs or less by January for new years and goal by my birthday in February. But we will see. Everyone is so different. I'm going to follow my plan and see what my body does. I've started going through my massive clothing collection that ranges from size 10 to 16. I've quit smoking. I drink Water and tea all day. I've joined a gym and I am trying to be committed to going but with my schedule it is tough. I work 6-2 /9-5/2-10/12-8/10-6/8-4. You name it. I work it. And it's different every week. I'm a front end manager for my Smiths grocery store. After I lose the weight I think I would like a career change. I feel like it's contributing to my weight gain. All the inconsistent hours. Anyways, sorry for going on and on. Just getting excited. Lol

. I haven't been banded yet but I use to work those crazy shifts in may I was able to work a 6/2 and it's really helped on managing my eating habits , I've lost 13 lbs already so hope it will work for u .

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. I haven't been banded yet but I use to work those crazy shifts in may I was able to work a 6/2 and it's really helped on managing my eating habits , I've lost 13 lbs already so hope it will work for u .

I unfortunately don't have a choice for the shifts I work. It comes along with the territory and my job. But I'm hoping to go on to a different career like teaching or something. I'll be able to see my 8 yr old son more too. Good luck and congrats on the 13lbs! That's great!

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