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LoveLife4U    21

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Looking to find a buddy to go through this together I have my first appointment beginning of June and I have my nutrition classes complete. Also I'm 27 so someone around my age would be awesome

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A_new_sara    136

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I'm older than you, but just beginning.. I wish I started at your age [emoji16].. I'm 38 and revising to a sleeve in July in Cabo.

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LoveLife4U    21

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Hi! So how does that work in Cabo? Do you have to go to Cabo for your initial meetings, and then go back for the surgery?

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Hi! So how does that work in Cabo? Do you have to go to Cabo for your initial meetings, and then go back for the surgery?

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No, I submitted an application where I entered all my medical information, and for me (since I have a lapband) I had to go have an endoscopy done and send them the results.. other than that you go down a day early to get blood work and everything done.. then have your surgery. They are pros over there. It's all they do. My friend who went were out of recovery within a few hours, start to finish.. back to work within a week. They have a coordinator that works with you VERY CLOSE, to guide you through the entire process, answer any question ect.... They were a bit more expensive than other places but for that standard of care it's worth it to me. My health isn't something I want to bargain with

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LoveLife4U    21

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O wow that's great recovery. Did you get the lapband in Cabo also? Why did you decide to switch. With research I've seen a lot of people switch from lap to sleeve.

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Sammy128    11

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Looking to find a buddy to go through this together I have my first appointment beginning of June and I have my nutrition classes complete. Also I'm 27 so someone around my age would be awesome
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Hi my name is Samantha. I'm in the beginning stages of my journey as well. My consultation is May 31st and I also wanted a buddy


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LoveLife4U    21

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Awesome!! Have you started the nutrition classes yet?

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Sammy128    11

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No I havnt, I was seeing a nutritionist before I made this choice so hopefully I can continue with her and use that.


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LoveLife4U    21

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No I havnt, I was seeing a nutritionist before I made this choice so hopefully I can continue with her and use that.




My insurance company goes two years back for nutrition. Yours might also.

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Sammy128    11

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Ok that would be great if they did that, because I lost weight early last year but I unfortunately ended up regaining most of it [emoji20]


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rachel_babe    15

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Me. I have my first appointment in exactly one week [emoji4]. how many nutrition classes do you have to go to? My insurance only requires 2 months.


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LoveLife4U    21

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Where are you from?




Nebraska hbu?

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LoveLife4U    21

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Me. I have my first appointment in exactly one week [emoji4]. how many nutrition classes do you have to go to? My insurance only requires 2 months.




Mine required 6 months, but it could be broken up. Lucky I wish mine was next week lol they were pretty booked up.

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rachel_babe    15

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yea mine is really booked too. i booked mine at the end of april [emoji24] feels forever because I am at the borderline and if I lose more weight I won't qualify.


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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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