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    Gastric Sleeve Member TMoody84's Avatar
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    Default Cant Believe I'm actually doing this!!

    Hey all! My name is Tiffany, I'm a 34 year old mother from Southern Indiana.. I have struggled for SO long with my weight, I've taken medications, done fad diets, weight watchers, you name it, Ive done it.. And I finally decided to take the leap and go for surgery! Im both excited and nervous! Wish me luck! Surgery set for December 6th!! EEK!!!!




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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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    Dr Phil lockie
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    Default Re: Cant Believe I'm actually doing this!!

    Oh good luck Tiffany Im sure you will do really well. So exciting right!!!! Are you feeling ready? :-)


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Khaladriel's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dr. Martijnse
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    Default Re: Cant Believe I'm actually doing this!!

    Use the time to delve through all the knowledge on the site and do your shopping for afterwards.
    Good luck and let us know how it goes!


    Start of journey: 105.5kg - BMI 42.3 (233lbs)
    Weight at approval: 102.2 kg - BMI 40.9 (225lbs)
    Optional pre-op diet: 98.3 kg - BMI 39.4 (217 lbs)
    Current weight post-op: 96.1kg - BMI 38.5 (212 lbs)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Annie
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    10/05/2017
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    Dr. Ryan Heider
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    Default Re: Cant Believe I'm actually doing this!!

    Hooray for this wonderful decision! It's a positive life changing tool for a life of vitality, better health and feeling well.
    [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 wattek58's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Cant Believe I'm actually doing this!!

    I am also from Indiana and going to have surgery with Almanza in Feb 2019...will be very interested to follow your progress and see how your surgery goes. Keep us informed. I am sure you will do well.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member KiwiGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
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    09/04/2017
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    Stephanie Ulmer
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    Default Re: Cant Believe I'm actually doing this!!

    This is a very exciting time for you. Good on you for making the decision.
    There is a lot of great advice and support on here so read up and ask any questions that you might have.
    All the best - you are going to do great!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member The North Sleeve's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Mike
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    04/20/2018
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    Welcome and best of luck to you!! You will be very happy with your decision!
    The North Sleeve (youtube channel) Come view my journey

    Click Here >>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA9...J4yMqFXxkl6WzA

    VSG Surgery April 20, 2018
    Height 6'2
    High Weight 354 lbs
    Surgery Weight 333 lbs


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    Gastric Sleeve Member TMoody84's Avatar
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    Default Re: Cant Believe I'm actually doing this!!

    I'm nervous, but so ready!



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    You will be thrilled beyond you wildest dreams with your results.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
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    11/03/2016
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    Default Re: Cant Believe I'm actually doing this!!

    Welcome Tiffany. Congrats on your decision to be sleeved. It is definitely a life changer. I have absolutely no regrets on getting sleeved but do regret waiting so long to take the leap. I wish I had done it sooner. So many wasted years.



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