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skyjones    40

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I'm 32 and wanting to be sleeved if u can give me any pointer or answer some questions and just your story to help motivate me that would be awesome I'm mother of 7 and a loving wife of 2years and I want my old self back again ...

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MichiganChic    3,262

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I'm from Michigan. What are your questions, and where are you?

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skyjones    40

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I'm in Detroit close to southfield. Going with st john providence in novi for my sleeve. Ok my question have u been sleeved and do u regret it now have u lost to your goal or are u still trying to get there

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MichiganChic    3,262

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I'm south of you, between Detroit and Toledo. Had my sleeve in Toledo two and a half years ago. It was the best thing ever did for myself. It's hard work, but being fat and always on a diet was harder. I'm about at goal. I've been at this weight for over a year, though I'd be happy to lose another 5-10 pounds. I'm in a size 8, so not too worried about it.

How much do you have to lose? Are you ready to do the work?

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skyjones    40

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I'm at 282 now goal is 145 I'm so ready to do the work I have a loving supportive husband and 7 children that needs me to be here for a longer time also I want to look feel a be sexy again.

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ITGeekGirl    32

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Hi there! I'm in Michigan as well, and about to get sleeved on the 18th. I am on the opposite side of the state however, and starting to get nervous the closer I get to my date.

Super excited to finally start losing some weight, though!

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ITGeekGirl    32

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I live in the Grand Rapids area :)

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MichiganChic    3,262

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@@ITGeekGirl I was just over there this weekend. Stayed in SW GR and traveled over to Saugatuck and Holland. Did all things touristy and Pure Michigan ;) Love the western side of the state.

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ITGeekGirl    32

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@MichgianChic I currently have a friend from Canada visiting for the month to help me out when I have my surgery next week and he's been loving the weather. It's been lovely.

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skyjones    40

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@MichgianChic I currently have a friend from Canada visiting for the month to help me out when I have my surgery next week and he's been loving the weather. It's been lovely.

Did u have surgery yet if so how's it going how are u in general?

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dlappjr    467

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Hello, I am in Farmington, MI. I went through St. John Providence Weight Loss Center. Dr. Katz, at the Oakland (Madison Hgts.) location. Had the sleeve on August 26th. I have been doing very well with everything. Happy to answer any and all questions and provide any guidance I can. @@ITGeekGirl, I love GR area. Have been over for Art Prize several years now. My Brother-in-Law went to GV and lives over there. Great City!

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dlappjr    467

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That's my surgeon as well I'm waiting on my date now

@@skyjones - You are having Dr. Katz also? Have you been to any of the support group meetings at the education center by the hospital in Madison Heights? If not, I would strongly recommend attending. They are the first monday of every month, from 6pm till 7:30pm. Everyone there is so supportive and helpful.

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