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    Gastric Sleeve Member Dutchie's Avatar
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    Default There are evil friends, but also there are...

    Sweet, caring and loving friends.
    We were visiting friends, that we have last seen shortly after my surgery.
    So there were lots of "Ooo's and Aaa's, which was nice.
    I mean, admiration is a good thing, isn't it?

    I went shopping for some shirts with my friend and I went to one of those tiny little cupboards, that they call fitting rooms.
    I always leave the curtain half open, I hate those things.
    But anyway, while I was fitting my shirts, we were talking and she saw all my loose skin.
    So we came to talk about plastic surgery and that I didn't really care what other people might think about my loose skin.
    And she said: "you ought to be be proud of your loose skin, you worked very hard for that!"

    How sweet is that?
    Those are the friends we have to cherise.

    Just wanted to share this...
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.




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    Gastric Sleeve Member Shannon'sVSG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Shannon Crosby
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    Default Re: There are evil friends, but also there are...

    Quote Originally Posted by DutchSleeve View Post
    Sweet, caring and loving friends.
    We were visiting friends, that we have last seen shortly after my surgery.
    So there were lots of "Ooo's and Aaa's, which was nice.
    I mean, admiration is a good thing, isn't it?

    I went shopping for some shirts with my friend and I went to one of those tiny little cupboards, that they call fitting rooms.
    I always leave the curtain half open, I hate those things.
    But anyway, while I was fitting my shirts, we were talking and she saw all my loose skin.
    So we came to talk about plastic surgery and that I didn't really care what other people might think about my loose skin.
    And she said: "you ought to be be proud of your loose skin, you worked very hard for that!"

    How sweet is that?
    Those are the friends we have to cherise.

    Just wanted to share this...
    Hey there DutchSleeve!

    It sounds like your friend is a keeper. Not that you need to be told this, but it bears repeating for anyone out there struggling with friendship issues...those are type of friends we need to surround ourselves with. We don't need pretentious, self-absorbed, and self-righteous people in our lives - especially as we are trying our best to achieve our goal of becoming healthier and happier. There is no place for negativity in the life of a VSG WLS recipient.

    Keep up the awesome work!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Dutchie's Avatar
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    Simonne
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    Default Re: There are evil friends, but also there are...

    Thanks Shannon!
    I couldn't agree more.
    Those are the people we want in our lives.
    I feel blessed.
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Stacey03's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Edie
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    Default Re: There are evil friends, but also there are...

    Yayyy sounds like my kinda friends :-)


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
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    Default Re: There are evil friends, but also there are...

    Love love love this.



    Consult: 235 lbs
    My and doc's preop diet: 216 -19 lbs
    M1 postop 205 -30
    M2 193 -42
    M3 184 -51
    M4 174 -61
    M5 167 -68
    M6 162 -73
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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
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    Default Re: There are evil friends, but also there are...

    What a gift a friend of the soul is in our lives! So many of you are that for me, even though we've not met face to face.

    My thought is yes, my birthday suit could use a good steam press, but how grateful I am that I know the insides are also fat-free, so to speak. And seriously, it is a wonderful reminder of things (extra emotional baggage) that I also have let go of.

    What a solid friend you have. You are loved <3
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
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    Default Re: There are evil friends, but also there are...

    Yes!! So much yes!! My thigh skin wags away while I am running in my short running skirt. And you know what? I am not ashamed of it. I know how far I have come. Be proud!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member simplyseahorse's Avatar
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    Default Re: There are evil friends, but also there are...

    I love that


    I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist but I have never practiced in the areas of bariatrics or weight loss. I am happy to offer ideas or tips, but please follow your own Nutritionist's advice - she is the expert in the area.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member KiwiGal's Avatar
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    Default Re: There are evil friends, but also there are...

    So wonderful to have friends like this - you are very lucky.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Dutchie's Avatar
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    Simonne
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    Default Re: There are evil friends, but also there are...

    I know I am blessed.
    These friends are precious.
    English is not my first language anymore, so I may and do make mistakes in my spelling, or say things oddly. Please ask me, if you want any clarifications.



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