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Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

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Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

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longislandchic
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I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I’ve been skinny, average, chubby and obese. I’m currently 5’1” and 200lbs, I decided about 4 months ago to have VSG and I’m scheduled for surgery on 10/21! I’m ready and so excited to be on this journey!

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Arif Ahmad, MD

Board Certified General Surgeon

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January 13, 2021
Congratulations! I'm considering it myself! We have similar backgrounds with weight loss. I'm currently researching pros, cons, etc. I'm excited for you and wish you the best on your journey. Pls keep us updated.
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February 1, 2021
Thank you! I had the surgery and so happy I did! I lost 38lbs so far and now weigh162lbs! The surgery is really amazing and I wish I did it sooner
UPDATED FROM longislandchic
4 months post

Gastric sleeve 3 months post op update, down 38lbs and 33” all around. I feel amazing!!!

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I had the surgery on 10/21/20 and at 3 months post op I have lost 38lbs and 33” all around. I still have more to lose but I am so happy where I am in my journey! See more of my journey on Instagram @vsgbody_tina

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4 months post

4 month post op update

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Month 4 was a slow with loss month for me. I and I am down 41lbs in total,only 3lbs since my last update BUT it’s all in the niche this month! This surgery is amazing, great tool!
So I went out and bought this black bikini and was like putting it on, lol! I really didn’t have high expectations and boy, I’m so darn EXCITED and HAPPY!!

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