Hello all. My name is Manifa I’m 33 years old and from Los Angeles. My surgery date is Sept. 1st. I’m doing my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Altamirano. I gained about 110lbs during the pandemic after my father passed from COVID. I put on the weight very fast so I’m extremely uncomfortable with my body. I find myself trying to do things I was so easily able to do and now I can’t do it! It’s a very odd feeling. Im very excited for my surgery. Im doing research everyday. Im not really nervous. I’ve never been scared about having surgery. I just really need a support system because I don’t really have any friends. It’s just me and my mom and she’s my rock and biggest supporter, but I would definitely like to have some more people to talk to about everything I’m going to be experiencing soon. I hope to meet some nice people who can be my online support team.