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I Have Lived Half of my Life Losing This Weight Loss Battle...the Second Half of my Life... I'm Winning!!! - Birmingham, AL

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Sleeve4FreeJuly 31, 2016
$11,900
I've lost and gained...and gained and lost only to gain even more! The yo-yo effect was killing me slowly and quietly. Then I discovered a battery of health issues that were quietly brewing and not only keeping me from losing weight...but causing me to gain even MORE!! My BMI is 45...my weight is too close to 300 pounds for comfort. I bit the bullet and made a call to get information. I haven't looked back. My surgery date is September 12, 2016.

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ALABAMA WLS

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mylifemychoice
July 31, 2016
Congrats to you!
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Sleeve4Free
August 1, 2016
Thank you and thanks for this site. It offers great info and encouragement... It's all appreciated.
onmyway40
July 31, 2016
good evening,I'm interested to know what's the price for the sleeve..
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Sleeve4Free
August 1, 2016
Onmyway40 the cost of surgery is $11,900. My insurance is covering the procedure 100%
ljreece3
August 3, 2016
My surgery date is September 1, 2016. We will have to support one another. I started at 293 and I weigh 239. Lots of hard work. However, my blood sugars are still too high. So, I have chosen the sleeve to help me. WE CAN DO THIS!!
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Sleeve4Free
August 3, 2016
Yes we can @ljreece3. Congrats on the initial loss...that's nothing to sneeze at but I understand having to make that decision to sleeve. I'm glad we had such a choice available.
jim17
August 5, 2016
Way to go. I'm so tired of being 100# overweight. I am having sleeve surgery on August 16th. I have to say my doctors office and my insurance company. are amazing. I started the ball rolling on my surgery on July 1 and 6 weeks later I am having my surgery. I think of all of the people that jump through so many hoops for months to get this accomplished and my heart goes out to you. I am very nervous am very excited at the same time.
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Sleeve4Free
August 7, 2016
Congratulations Jim! The waiting past was the longest past of the process... I've gone through a range of emotions and still do to even right now. Much success with your surgery, recovery and new accessible life. I'm excited for anyone who has the courage to take this step knowing that it's NOT the easy way out. The easy way out would be to do nothing!! I'll have a slew of questions for you when you get to the recovery room... So get ready!!!
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1 month pre

Pictures don't lie!

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Sleeve4FreeAugust 1, 2016
Posting my actual weight and posting pictures kinda forces you to ADMIT and OWN the reality of being morbidly obese with a "pretty face!"

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mrsgauthier
August 2, 2016
It's kind of victorious for us to be so honest with ourselves at this point. I too was so tired of hearing, "you have such a pretty face, but you need to loose weight". Stay strong, it will be worth it and u,will emerge as the beautiful butterfly!!
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Sleeve4Free
August 3, 2016
Thank you @mrsgauthier! People are sometimes unintentionally cruel but cruel none the less.
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1 month pre

Anxiously Awaiting my Surgery Date to Join This Group of Losers!

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Sleeve4FreeAugust 1, 2016
I'm tired of being overweight! I'm tired of being stuck in a productive life inside an unproductive body. I'm ready to participate in life with my granddaughter without fits of exhaustion. I'm ready to live a purpose driven life with better habits and better rewards. I'm ready for the world to see more than my overweight self... I'm ready to be a "sleever!" September 12 marks the spot!!!

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mrsgauthier
August 2, 2016
Yay, can't wait. I'm 8'days out doing very well. Zero regrets.
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Sleeve4Free
August 3, 2016
8 days out!!!! Congrats....I can only imagine what you're feeling. What was the biggest surprise to you?
mrsgauthier
August 3, 2016
I am 61 and I thought I'd have a rougher time, but I did amazing. My surprise was the sore throat I had for4 days due to the tube they insert while you are under. Other than that, I'm on day 11 of a 2week liquid post op diet. It is hard, while I'm not hungry, my mind keep saying food, "give me some damn food". LOL
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Sleeve4Free
August 4, 2016
Lol... Thank goodness for day 11 and not day 1! You're almost there. Continued success
mrsgauthier
August 4, 2016
I actually cleaned my house today, no vacuuming of course (too heavy), and started lap swimming in the pool. I feel very fortunate to have everything go so well. I'm looking forward to some new foods on August 8th.
hauwau2006
August 8, 2016
You keep it up sister! You may not see us, but you have a whole lot of support and cheerleaders! I am proud of you. Keep us posted!
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