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    I'm sorry I'm just now responding to your message. Thank you so very much. Surgery went well and I've lost 30lbs total. I hope things are going great for you... Again I apologize for the late response.
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    Thank you!!!!
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    Many blessings and prayers for you today.
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    good luck with your surgery today!
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    Good luck for your surgery x
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    Good luck my August 30th sleever! Pray's being sent up for you and your surgeon.
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About mellymel
Sleeved or not sleeved:
I have had a gastric sleeve.
Location:
Arizona
Occupation:
Social Worker
Gastric Sleeve Surgeon:
Dr Almanza
Surgery date:
2012-08-31

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It will be 1year August 31st

by mellymel on 08-20-2013 at 12:34 AM
Wow- It is so hard to believe that 1 year has almost passed.
I would just like to share some of the things I do now that I could not do a year ago --- not that I am at my goal but my attitude about life has changed:

I can now sit and cross my legs
I can now jog for longer than 2 seconds lol
I can say thank you when people say "you are looking good lately"
I can fit into clothes that I have not worn in many many years
I can feel some

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Just an update- surgery was 8/31 in Mexico

by mellymel on 02-20-2013 at 08:31 PM
Hello all

It has been awhile since I checked in and gave update...

It is my six month post surgery so I guess my honeymoon phrase is over :'( ..

I was hoping to have lost more weight than I have.. I am not wanting to complain because I know I have not followed things to the t - so probably my fault-

I have lost no weight since last month- -- literally I am hanging strong - this was the weight I had been at for a long time prior

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My Experience with Dr Almanza and 2 week post op-

by mellymel on 09-16-2012 at 08:19 PM
Hello all! Let me first say how much I appreciate this site because there is some good information and support - Sorry upfront for long post- but just wanted to share with you my experience and feelings re my journey so far.
I chose to go with Dr Almanza - Reading the numerous post helped in preparing me for the initial experience. Yes the clinic is truly in a strip mall next to a office depot and behind a Costco and across from Love Boutique (adult store) - So reading that ahead of time

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financial issues- suggestions

by mellymel on 08-02-2012 at 11:19 PM
OMG ok it was hard enough to mentally prepare to get the VGS and now I have time off work and coverage and having issues with getting a loan. I filed a bankruptcy couple yrs ago ...bad choices, divorce... but now I want to get this procedure which will in turn probably help me with having more energy and desire to work a second job and I am stuck! Please I do not have any friends who are in a position to help. I mainly have kept to myself because of the weight and low energy. I am a single mom and

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motivation reminder (TMI warning)

by mellymel on 07-12-2012 at 09:59 PM
OMG !!!
I have to say I just can not wait until the day comes when I can wipe my butt without moving in such akward positions! lol

I just wanted to share is there anybody out there with me on this???

xoxoxo love all you how share and give support - I really like this site
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