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    Gastric Sleeve Member LaShara's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Sherrri
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    03/09/2020
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    Tom Lavin
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    Default Widow to Weight Loss

    Hello all,
    I lost my husband 2 years ago, due to lower back pain, I was told the only help I could get was to lose weight. My insurance would not cover the sleeve. So I decided to pay for my surgery, and start a new way of life freeing pain both body and soul. This is a new journey for me, and would like to share with others who have lost a love one, and decided to work on themselves. Maybe we could help each other, of just share stories to inspire a healthy NEW life.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member kenson's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    01/13/2014
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    Dr. Karl Strom
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    Default Re: Widow to Weight Loss

    Welcome to the forum! Sorry for your loss.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Annie
    Surgery date
    10/05/2017
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    Dr. Ryan Heider
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    Default Re: Widow to Weight Loss

    Welcome! There are a number of us who were self-pay, but it was worth it! We are worth it. I am sad for your loss, but grateful you are caring for yourself.
    [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 Sh5's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Sally
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    07/09/2013
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    Dr. R. Richard
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    Default Re: Widow to Weight Loss

    Sorry to hear of your loss.

    Welcome. You have found the right place.



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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: Widow to Weight Loss

    Welcome.
    You are certainly on the way to a healthy new you.
    There are some great people here who and very happy to offer support and advice and to share their stories.
    Glad that you aboard :-)



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    Default Re: Widow to Weight Loss

    So sorry about the loss of your husband, I can't even imagine. As far as your weight, the sleeve is a lifesaver. I was also self pay, but I figured it was only about half the price of a new car. My health is worth half a car! You will be thrilled. Best of luck to you.

    Plus when you are self-pay you are super careful not to regain. You remember what you invested, and don't want to lose it.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member LaShara's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Sherrri
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    03/09/2020
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    Tom Lavin
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    Default Re: Widow to Weight Loss

    Thanks to all of you, I really appreciate it.



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