I connected with someone here on the forums and we have been WLS buddies. We have almost the same surgery date. We try to keep each other motivated and on track. In addition to texting each other we are fitbit buddies also, so we can push each other to be active.

Since almost no one that knows me knows about my surgery and I don't really have any overweight friends, making this connection has been very important to me in my weight loss.

I really encourage people to seek out a weight loss peer who had surgery around the same time as you so you can have someone to share this experience with. I tell my WLS buddy a lot of things I don't tell anyone else or post on forums because I know they are going through similar issues.

I have a couple buddies like that. Always looking for more. I, too, would highly recommend it!

Awesome to have a confidante like that.

I hope to find someone with similar surgery date...if the doctor ever gives me my surgery date! (early February) I think it would be fun. I have overweight/obese friends, but no one who's had the surgery and weight issues are not something we ever discuss.

That's a good thought and I am glad it is working out for you both! Will keep it in mind, thanks for sharing.

i have a buddy who i met on these boards who has the same surgeon i was origanly going with who got sleeved 3 weeks ago that i text and keep up with

I am 6 months post and I'm finding someone who has gone thru what I did would probably be a good idea. It's a relief to have a forum to see that I am not alone.

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Welk i switched surgical teams as some of you might be aware of but my girlfriend had the surgery with the same dr that im going with i am super happy for her

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That's what I'm looking for

~Jenn~

Surgery date 5/18/16

Surgery date 9-26-16

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I am 16 years post open and would love to find someone to talk with.it need to start back at the gym with and discuss healthy eating ideas