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Hi all, my surgery is scheduled for May 16th. I don't have a lot of support, and don't know a lot of what i should know! Its like my dr forgot to give me some info packets or something lol I have a bunch of questions I'll be looking for the answers for here.

Hi there! Newbie here! I go for my follow up to the surgeon this Friday. I believe it is the day that we schedule the Gastric Sleeve Surgery. I'm almost 100% sure I am going to go through with the surgery, but still a bit scared. I have PCOS and Severe Sleep Apnea. I am 41 241lbs 5'6". With 2...

Hi, I’m new to the forum. I’m a middle aged, white, trans man. (Pronouns: he/him) Like a lot of people, I’ve been struggling with my weight for my whole life. I developed an eating disorder as a teen which turned into binge eating as an adult. It wasn’t until I hit my 40’s that it started to...

Hey ya'll, my name is Kimberly and I'm 25 years old. I've struggled with my weight my entire life and have tried every diet possible to man. I yo-yo'd all over the place and no matter what always gained the weight back. I'm the heaviest I've ever been right now at 421.6 lbs. I'm 6' tall though...

Hello friends! I'm new here and just finding my way around I've been waiting for months and still have to wait until May. So much they make us do for this and the surgeon is slammed. I cannot wait! I what's your favorite protein drink? I'm using unjury right now but going to try a few...

Hello! My name is Twilight (nickname) and I am 39. I had gastric sleeve surgery on March 26th of this year and am very excited to develop a better quality of life so I can be a better mother and wife. I have been permanently disabled since 2008 but didn't begin to gain large amounts of weight...

HI everyone. I have another 75 to loose after losing about 40ish pounds with diet and exercise. Need your help though, as I need to know if the sleeve is a good option for me. I am an over eater. I eat when bored, sad, mad etc. Odly enough however, I am fit and healthy. I can lift 10lb...

Hi, everyone. I am new here and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Patty and I am having gastric bypass on August 2. I have to fly to Pennsylvania (from Missouri) due to my insurance. Has anyone else had to do anything like that?