Hey everyone! I'm new here and my name is Nyalah I'm 22 years old / 5"5/ 283lbs. I've been heavy for most of my life and after trying nearly everything I've decided to go through with the vsg. All I have left to do before I go to get my surgery date is seeing a psychologist. I'm very excited, I've got amazing support from my family. Although my brother is a little scared of me going through with this. Even though I've got such great support at home, I thought it would be a good idea to meet other people going through the same things as me. I can't wait to share my journey with everyone and to hear other people's stories. [emoji3]

Welcome! I look forward to reading about the rest of your journey.

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Welcome! I look forward to reading about the rest of your journey.

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Thank You so much

Welcome aboard! And congrats on your soon to be surgery. Support is a keystone so that's great. It's common for those who love you to have fears. Your brother sounds like a good guy who cares very deeply for his sister.

Welcome aboard! And congrats on your soon to be surgery. Support is a keystone so that's great. It's common for those who love you to have fears. Your brother sounds like a good guy who cares very deeply for his sister.

Thank you very much! I try to educate my brother about the vsg, I'm just not sure how to displace his fear.

Good for you!!!!⭐! Acknowledge it now, fix it now. Ive been obese my entire life and just had the surgery at 57 years old. If I was as wise as you I would have had a much more fullfilled life and not have the orthopedic damage that I now own. It is wonderful that you have the guts and the knowledge to address the issue head on and live well. All the best to you.

Good for you!!!!⭐! Acknowledge it now, fix it now. Ive been obese my entire life and just had the surgery at 57 years old. If I was as wise as you I would have had a much more fullfilled life and not have the orthopedic damage that I now own. It is wonderful that you have the guts and the knowledge to address the issue head on and live well. All the best to you.

Wow thank you so much! My mom is the one who pushes me the most. I'm ready to change myself,thank you again for your kind words its very encouraging. [emoji4]

You and me both Chonet, 1 knee replaced, a shoulder, both hips and other knee whiney. My Ortho who also is supportive(surprise!)/says get the RnY, bet the lessing pressure of weight you may not to be as s radical if at all on the lower ones. Hope he's correct, cause full speed ahead here. Love Rosey

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Welcome KitsuneMiko. We are from all over the world here. I'm from

Sydney Australia. I'm having a gastric sleeve done on the 21st October. I'm 43 and weigh 139kg (sorry don't know pounds). BMI 51. Due to start a 3 week sentence of Optifast shakes on Friday. Last supper scheduled for tomorrow night. I'm really excited to be having my surgery. I've had spinal surgery and I'm a nurse. My brother was packing death about me having surgery and my mum has slowly come to terms with it now. They know that I'm determined to have it done as it is time to have a life. Let us know how you go. I've found this ap invaluable to know that other people have and are going through the same thing. You can get advice from people who really understand your concerns and can give you advice about how to get through any issues.

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Back at you Rosey. I'm partially bionic too. More to come in the spring uuugh. I hope you're doing well.

Welcome KitsuneMiko. We are from all over the world here. I'm from

Sydney Australia. I'm having a gastric sleeve done on the 21st October. I'm 43 and weigh 139kg (sorry don't know pounds). BMI 51. Due to start a 3 week sentence of Optifast shakes on Friday. Last supper scheduled for tomorrow night. I'm really excited to be having my surgery. I've had spinal surgery and I'm a nurse. My brother was packing death about me having surgery and my mum has slowly come to terms with it now. They know that I'm determined to have it done as it is time to have a life. Let us know how you go. I've found this ap invaluable to know that other people have and are going through the same thing. You can get advice from people who really understand your concerns and can give you advice about how to get through any issues.

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Congrats on your surgery date! I'm jealous I want my date. I'd love to hear about your progress after the OP. I am excited for my Op so I can be a healthier happier me. Plus my dogs had puppies 5 months ago I have to keep up with them.

They are sooo cute!!

These are my fur babies. Rex is the poodle and he is 18 months old and Tigger is the tabby cat and he is 8 months old.

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They are sooo cute!!

These are my fur babies. Rex is the poodle and he is 18 months old and Tigger is the tabby cat and he is 8 months old. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1475067806.044140.jpg

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Aww so cute! I love animals. My babies are puggle Chihuahua mixes,the black brown and white one is a boy his name is Obi and the white and beige one is a girl and her name is Harley.

Tonight pretty good, earlier I had my son help me up out of my sick little recliner, it declines to recline anymore. Got to the edge of the seat and nearly slid on to the floor. I know its hard to get up from but I'm a junkie for this chair. First thing.I bought when I was widowed, late lamented would have disliked a black fake leather from Walmart. But I worked there and got 10% off, that he would have approved of. Man was mingey, stingey is tight with money, he would have lectured me on taking better of money. Ah well life goes on. And I'm the one still here in my BMI 45 glory, he probably wouldn't think I deserved surgery, I was just a fatso and selfindulgent. He was 3 inches taller and 30 lbs heavier and Moi was the Fatso? Ha ha, John. .Rosey Posey

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