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    Red face Newbie Just Joined

    Hi Everone! Thanks for sharing! I am just getting started, finding a surgeon in Mexico and getting approved.
    I am wanting the sleeve. I have high cholesterol( over 400 gasp! and cannot take statins) , sleep apnea, depression, mild incontinence, low thyroid, and a small frame. I am 190 lbs and 5'3", just turned 54.
    I have struggled with weight since childhood, with a reprieve in my teen years. Was able to loose with protein shakes for several years, then had a hysterectomy, then thyroid dropped. Now at highest weight and very tired. I can feel that doing shakes is not going to work like it did before. My body shape and process has changed. I look like a stranger in the mirror...but it is still me. I am okay how I am but not healthy. People are cruel and judgmental, but that alone would not induce me to do this. I have made some serious decisions about company I keep since weight gain. It reveals a lot about people's character , what they say to me or not. Some are more loving than I realized and others ..well I believe we all understand what I am referencing.

    Keeping Alive is my motivation to move forward and the ability to be as physically fit as possible.
    I am willing to make a total life change, as I did this before and was happy with it. Things changed after the hysterectomy.
    I want to become and stay as healthy as possible, as my beloved husband has Parkinson's and I will be his caregiver for life ❤️.
    I am looking for candid and full spectrum information about people's experience. Fully aware is fully equipped.
    Thanks for my turn at the microphone. I am honored to be included with the strong and the brave!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/17/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr Ortiz
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    Mar 2015
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    Default Re: Newbie Just Joined

    Welcome!
    Hi, I chose Dr Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me in Mexico. My date is Aug 17th. I did alot of research and just felt that Dr E Ortiz was for me. Good luck!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member cathbas's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    cathi
    Surgery date
    03/05/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr Rantis
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
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    chicago area
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    Default Re: Newbie Just Joined

    Welcome! congrats on your decision!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Sylvia2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/14/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr Almanza
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    Jul 2015
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    07-03-2016 04:54 PM
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    Default Re: Newbie Just Joined

    Welcome!! My surgery is Aug 14 with Dr Almonza. It is scary and exciting at the same time. My cousin and I are doing this together. Good luck on your journey!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member KJH300's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/25/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Hovey
    Join Date
    Jun 2015
    Last Activity
    11-27-2017 06:26 PM
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    Nebraska
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    Default Re: Newbie Just Joined

    I love that your journey isn't motivated by cosmetic but health and also the future of being a care giver. It's a wonderful balance of being selfish (because let's face it, you have to be when the final decision is made that the surgery IS going to happen) and also selfless, dedicating yourself to be a better you to care for your husband. I wish you all the luck one can have. Congrats on the journey!

    Mine is scheduled for Aug 25th



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