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I had my surgery a week ago today, I'm 18 years old and I'm just looking for people that actually don't mind talking. I could use the advice and the support. I'm very awkward, so that is the only downside lol.

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Hi. Congrats on ur surgery :) how are u feeling? Msg me any time :)

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Thanks for reaching out- that's the first step. We're all in the same boat. It's a great site for support and to be able to talk to people who have been right where you are.


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I had my surgery a week ago today, I'm 18 years old and I'm just looking for people that actually don't mind talking. I could use the advice and the support. I'm very awkward, so that is the only downside lol.


I'm on day 8! Feel free to chat! I'm glad you are taking charge of your life at such a young age. I have battled with my weight for my entire life and now I am 48 and I've just made the decision to do this. 3 years ago I lost 87 pounds and kept it off for a long time but it just came back because of a weakness in certain foods. my doctor told me I knew what to do I was just using a broken shovel. He said this weight-loss surgery would aid to me with a working shovel and would help me be successful.

So how has your week post op been? Mine is pretty good so far except I had to have a hiatal hernia repair during my procedure and that has caused me some swallowing issues that should result in time. Can't wait for puréed foods after the end of next week.


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I've lost 14 pounds since Friday! My surgery went so well, I made them let me get dressed right after and I was discharged early the next morning. I wanted to be OUT of there lol.

And my mom had the bypass 12 years ago, which is why she was so supportive of me having this. I've been planning my surgery for a year and a half, and I guess I didn't realize how life changing it would be. (Obviously I knew, but I couldn't even begin to tell myself something I didn't know) I'm glad I did it, but if I can actually see progress, then I'll know I made the right decision.

And that's awesome! I'm happy for you everyone deserves to feel happy in their own skin, so what if some people need a little extra help. I lost 25 pounds before my surgery, with medication. This surgery is in no way shape or form considered "lazy"

It's been hard, especially watching everyone eat. But I know that I'll stop caring about food when I can start living an actual life where I don't feel like I have to hide my body.


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We can be awkward weight loss buddies! ;)

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I'm 18 years old as well, post op and ready for the most important journey of my life, PM whenever and if you want! Don't be alone in this!

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