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Hello this is me...

The one always hiding behind someone in pictures. The one always taking pictures but not wanting to be in the frame. The one not liking the reflection in the mirror. The one with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, pre diabetes , TMJ and living in constant pain. Always up in weight and rarely down. I've tried it all, HCG, phentermine, topamax, Belviq, Jenny, Seattle, Medifast,WW just to name a few, nothing worked for long. This new normal of yo-yo dieting weight loss then more gain was not normal to me.

So,I'm taking my life back in 3 days. I Will be in the pictures and no longer afraid of how it turns out. I will be healthy, and not live in pain. I'm nervous and I'm afraid, but I can't continue to live this way.

I'm choosing to self pay, because my Bmi is not enough to get approved by insurance in the US.

As I embark on this journey, I will update with pictures and how Things are progressing.

Stats:

SW 206

CW 193

Surgery Date: 10/20/16

Facility: OCC

Tijuana, BC

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Good luck on your journey xx

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You will have no regrets, 4 weeks out and already down 2 Jean sizes. And 22 lbs . It's so worth it. !!! Good luck. First week will be hard but it gets so much better after that.

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Hello! I absolutely know what you mean! I'm getting sleeved on 10/25. My start weight was 213, but I'm only 5,1 so insurance is covering. My first visit the nurse said to be careful cause I couldn't loose an ounce before my insurance approval. Now everything is ready. Congratulations on making this decision. I can't wait to get in front of the camera for a change!

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Hello this is me...

The one always hiding behind someone in pictures. The one always taking pictures but not wanting to be in the frame. The one not liking the reflection in the mirror. The one with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, pre diabetes , TMJ and living in constant pain. Always up in weight and rarely down. I've tried it all, HCG, phentermine, topamax, Belviq, Jenny, Seattle, Medifast,WW just to name a few, nothing worked for long. This new normal of yo-yo dieting weight loss then more gain was not normal to me.

So,I'm taking my life back in 3 days. I Will be in the pictures and no longer afraid of how it turns out. I will be healthy, and not live in pain. I'm nervous and I'm afraid, but I can't continue to live this way.

I'm choosing to self pay, because my Bmi is not enough to get approved by insurance in the US.

As I embark on this journey, I will update with pictures and how Things are progressing.

Stats:

SW 206

CW 193

Surgery Date: 10/20/16

Facility: OCC

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. My surgery date is 10-31 cw: 202. I'm so exited/nervous, good luck on your journey! Keep us posted!

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@@JUSTWANT2SMILE yay for you! Cannot wait until you post some pics, I can really relate to avoiding them or staying in the back, but not anymore.a

Best of luck!

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Day 1 update:

Arrived in San Diego

Shuttle driver picked me up and took me and my new sleeve sister to the clinic.

Had an EKG, Blood pressure,blood check and met with the nutritionist to discuss my post op diet

Checked into hotel,, accommodations are wonderful!

Met several sleevers post op. Heading the mall. They looked great!!!

Dinner: chicken or beef broth

Dessert: strawberry shake.

I'll keep you all posted... tommrrow is the daypost-299036-14769287423133_thumb.jpg

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Best of luck to you!

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Surgery Update!!!!!

Surgery went great!! Had some nausea last night. Slight gas this morning and last night. But back at hotel relaxing. I will possibly go the mall with fellow sleevers this after noon.

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