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Hi everyone im looking for a sleeve buddy to write to about experiences my surgery is july 16 cause no family or friend understand why im doing this...... just looking for positivity

Thanks

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  • Hi Tinab08, I'm having the sleeve done around mid-August. My family does not know and therefore I am also looking for a buddy to share experiences with. I'm new to this forum:)

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    i am post op but always looking to make new friends! you def create a bond with people who get sleeved, before my surgery I just wanted to talk about it, mourn my food and my body....its hard to exp

  • I just went for my first consultation today. I haven't told anyone, I don't want anyone to talk me out of it. None of my family or friends have weight issues like mine, so I don't feel they'll underst

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Technically, if you tell someone..."I'm losing weight because I've changed the way I eat", you're telling the truth. You should be able to say it with confidence and KNOW that's why you are losing weight. The tool you have is your business.

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Tina08 how are you doing?????

Im doing ok thanks for asking im still in the hospital walking eating ice chips having pain but they r controlling it

@@latido I'm early to mid August. Is it possible to join? My email is triple_b@ymail.com

I could also use a buddy! My egd is August 6 and sleeve August 19. I'm no spring chicken (60) but admire those of you who are changing your life at an earlier age! I'm excited and nervous. Since it took since January to get insurance approval some of my family have known I was considering surgery but few know I have a date set. I have support from my husband but like most of you, our families are worried about our health and/or have their own agendas.

I'm just beginning the whole process and am waiting to hear from doc office after turning in packet. Waiting is the hardest part to begin a new life!

Hey am from NY, Im new to the boards am having my sleeve surgery tomorrow July 20 at Lenox Hill

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Good luck! Keep us posted.

Thanks will keep everyone posted as soon as am able to post am very excited just a little nervous

Edited by Chris-NYC

Hang in there. From the success of the people that I personally know that have had the sleeve, the results will be worth it!

@@Prater77

if you click on my name you can get the option to add me

Hi everyone im looking for a sleeve buddy to write to about experiences my surgery is july 16 cause no family or friend understand why im doing this...... just looking for positivity

Thanks

Hi! my surgery is tomorrow as well! I have only told immediate family members, so my support group is limited. Where are you from? I'm from the Houston TX area.

I'm from The Woodlands and just had my surgery on July 15th! How are you doing?

Thanks everyone????

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