Hello Everyone! This is my first time posting anything on this site, I've been watching hundreds of YouTube clips about VSG and am nervous and excited about going through the process. I would love to have a friend go alongside me who understands the struggles associated with choosing bariatric surgery. My family doesn't understand, my friends don't understand, my church would never support such a decision - so really, I'm on my own.

About me: I decided after many other failed diet attempts to do VSG after a coworker of mine did it and looks PHENOMENAL! I am considered a lightweight because I'm only 218 lbs with a BMI of 38.6. I don't have any comorbidities so I've honestly been working overtime to gain the 7 lbs I need to hit a 40 BMI (don't judge me). I'm still not there yet but I've def gained weight and feel HORRIBLE!!!! I hate the way I look and feel about myself. But I'm willing to gain in order to lose. I fear getting VSG and losing too much. I don't want to be skinny, like a size 0-2 but my surgeon says African American bariatric patients who get the sleeve tend to lose less than our racial counterparts. Weird. I'd be happy with 140-145 lbs. Anywho, would love to find a friend, or "sleeve sister".

God Bless You All!

Edited March 2, 20179 yr by VSG Chronicles of Taria

Hello! I'm interested in making all the sleeve friends I can! My friends and I have a fb group which is a great support. But I'm still battling emotionally, I feel alone and could just use someone or ones to talk to. Had surgery 4/19

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I totally know how you feel. I'm new to this learning how to navigate the system

Hi my email is sraudales@rocketmail.com and my cell is 250 365 9362. I am 8n need of sleeve sisters...starting pre-op diet May 18 and surgery June 12. Contact me!! And good work!!

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Heeeey Ladies!!! I haven't been on here in FOREVER! So much has transpired since I initially created this post. Had my sleep study a week ago and found out two days later that I in fact have moderate sleep apnea - with about 18 breathing obstructions per hour. I get fitted for my cpap machine next week :/ I didn't have to gain the weight to qualify afterall. Least i know now that I'm DEF not going to be denied by my insurance. I'm still interested in sleeve sisters so hit me up!!!

torriaaustin @gmail.com

I'm still addicted to youtube and have been getting a lot of support from the various clips. Congrats to all those who've recently gotten their sleeve!!! And those who've received their surgery date!!! I have two more nutrition classes to complete before they submit me for approval. Can't come fast enough! Lets see what else, I had my psych eval last month and was cleared for surgery - stressed out over that for nothing. I graduated with my MBA on Sunday, 5/21 and my "boyfriend" didn't show up. Uhhh yeah, he's out my life for good now. We dated on/off for almost 6 years, I was head over heels in love with him and hoped to marry him but I'm realizing I need someone who cherishes me and supports me equally the way I cherish and support him. Sucks but I'm glad it happened now before I lost all the weight. I feel he'll try and come around once he sees my extreme transformation - which would be a major turnoff. Uh no...anyway, let me know how life has been treating you these days/weeks/months!!!

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Heeeey Ladies!!! I haven't been on here in FOREVER! So much has transpired since I initially created this post. Had my sleep study a week ago and found out two days later that I in fact have moderate sleep apnea - with about 18 breathing obstructions per hour. I get fitted for my cpap machine next week :/ I didn't have to gain the weight to qualify afterall. Least i know now that I'm DEF not going to be denied by my insurance. I'm still interested in sleeve sisters so hit me up!!!
torriaaustin @gmail.com
I'm still addicted to youtube and have been getting a lot of support from the various clips. Congrats to all those who've recently gotten their sleeve!!! And those who've received their surgery date!!! I have two more nutrition classes to complete before they submit me for approval. Can't come fast enough! Lets see what else, I had my psych eval last month and was cleared for surgery - stressed out over that for nothing. I graduated with my MBA on Sunday, 5/21 and my "boyfriend" didn't show up. Uhhh yeah, he's out my life for good now. We dated on/off for almost 6 years, I was head over heels in love with him and hoped to marry him but I'm realizing I need someone who cherishes me and supports me equally the way I cherish and support him. Sucks but I'm glad it happened now before I lost all the weight. I feel he'll try and come around once he sees my extreme transformation - which would be a major turnoff. Uh no...anyway, let me know how life has been treating you these days/weeks/months!!!

Hey love...... Congratulations!!! I think we all stressed over the psych eval! I didn't have my surgery on May 9th because my liver had not shrunk so I've been on this liquid diet since April 29th. I have an appt tomorrow & I'm praying for a new surgery date. I'm so over this liquid diet!![emoji23] I'm so ready for the next phase. Good luck with your upcoming appts!!

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