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I am set to have surgery around the last week in July. I am 29. I am currently 5 foot 7 and 261 so I am looking for someone with similar stats or surgery date to talk to and become friends with to go through this journey with together :)

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I have not been scheduled for surgery yet as I still have to wait for that final insurance approval AFTER my 6 months medically supervised diet. But my last appointment is in July. I am hoping to be approved quickly and then get scheduled for surgery late August. I'm new to this. But also wouldn't mind a buddy to chat with to go through my journey.

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Yay congrats, I'm new to this as we'll, I have an appointment to meet with the surgeon on May 29, 2014. I'm very excited and I hope everything goes we'll, I'm 25 years old and it's time to get healthy!

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I should have surgery around that time, the last thing on my list is a nutrition class on May 19, then after all my paperwork is gathered it will be submitted to insurance for approval. I will add you as a friend. I weigh about 239 lbs but I'm short, 5-2

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My last appointment is July 2nd, but my Dr is confident I will have a late July surgery date.

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I am about mid way through. I am curious if anyone had/has to lose a certain amount of weight before being approved for surgery? If so, what changes in your day to day eating activities did you make to lose it?

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Hi ,

I do not have an exact date but next appt is 06/05 and will submit for approval that day. So hopefully late June or early July . I am 5"5 and 296 pounds

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At this rate, I'm looking into a mid to late July date. I just have to complete a sleep study, a bariatric class (both on the same day) and get a letter of support from my doctor. The only thing that's kinda delaying the process is that my doctor is dragging his feet and is being a bit difficult, so I'm scheduled to see another doctor who hopefully is a bit more cooperative.

I'm 26 and 284lbs, ready to start my new journey!

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Hello! I have my first consult on June 12, and with my surgeon on the whole it takes about 2 months (it did with my co-worker anyway) so I'm looking at an August date, maybe Sept. I'm 27yo, 5'8", and 277 lbs. If anything, keep us all updated on how it goes for you!!

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Hi AbbyFran7. I'm finished with all the pre-evals and meeting with my doctor Tues., May 20 to set a date. Because of prior discussions, I believe that the surgery will be in June or July, but won't know for sure until after next week. I'm 5"7, 250 lbs. This whole process seems unreal to me. Never imagined myself in this place, needing surgery, but glad to be doing something about it that can result in real change and improve my health.

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Hi all you Sleeve hopefuls. My name is Pat. I am 53 years young. I have devoted my life to my family, now its time for me. I am trying to get it scheduled around June or July. I have all but one appointment left. Everything is done but the Endoscopy. Its scheduled for the 28th of this month. I am so looking forward to starting my weight loss journey. I need support friends, so please hit me up.

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Hi! My surgery is July 9th. I'm 5 ft and 206 pounds. I chose the sleeve but thinking about switching to gastric bypass. Anybody have thoughts on that ?? I also would love to have someone to go through this journey with!!

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I am 34, 5'3" and 233. I want the sleeve - all the research I've done pints to trouble and malabsorption. Having 2 young kids, if my 3 year old wants to feed me a bite of her birthday cake I don't want to get sick and puke like you would with dumping syndrome. I plan to stay away from sweets and sugar obviously but I want to live "normally". :) Do some research and attend a support group! Best wishes. Oh and looking at the week after July 4th for surgery!

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