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Hello all!

I am from the DFW area and like most of the people here I have struggled with excess weight my entire life.

I have done numerous diets, numerous times with some great success, but the weight always found its way back by my own hand and mouth.

One year ago I witnessed a coworker have the gastric sleeve and I thought, "Why would anyone do that?" I decided right them that I would start watching what I ate and work out again. I thought I could do it, but my goal got out of sight and the weight piled on.

Well, fast forward a year and I see that "Easy-Way-Out" coworker and guess what? He looks great and has dropped 100lbs. He is not stressing about food and has no medications to take any longer.

Now here I am and weigh much more than I did a year ago and am experiencing pain and the very certain future that I will be on medication soon.

I finally saw the light and came to the realization that I was severely obese and needed to do something that works.

I came to the gastric sleeve after doing research and finding this site. All of you that take your time and contribute to the post on this site are a life-saver! I can't tell you how much I appreciate what you have all gone through and your willingness to share your joys and struggles.

I made the decision to meet with Dr David Kim (I know reviews on him are mixed. I found him to be capable and CLOSE to home:). My first consultation was 10/31/2014. I set an aggressive timeline and received insurance approval on 11/7/2014, and got a surgery date on 12/11/2014.

My hope is to finally find some direction and use the gastric sleeve to help guide me back to a manageable weight.

Reading all of your posts have helped me over the last 6 months and I wanted to say thank you all for your stories. I hope I am able to do the same. I don't think I would have ever been prepared enough if it were not for what you all do one here.

Thanks!

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Welcome to the land of "losers" (affectionately used) Congratulations on your December surgery date. You surgery is actually scheduled for the day before mine.

We have a Facebook group for all the December sleevers. It is a secret group, so no one can see your posts except for your fellow December sleevers. We'd love for you to join us if you want to. If you send me your email address, I will send you a direct invite.

We are really dedicated to sharing all types of information and we have both men and women in the group representing various age groups.

Hope you'll come and join us.

Michelle

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Hey there, I see your surgery with Dr Kim is coming up very soon! He was my doctor almost 3 years ago and I have no regrets using him. He changed my life! Saying prayers all go well! And make sure you join our private Dr Kim fb patient group, it helps getting tips from fellow patients with the same plan. :)

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Glad that your with us. Welcome. We are all here to help and support each other.

The sleeve has been the best decision I ever made. Once your recovered from surgery, you'll think the same thing as well.

Good Luck and Keep us posted.

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