Just saying Hello

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Hi everyone,

Just discovered this group so saying hey! MFP isn't very surgery friendly so I'm happy to have found you guys.

I haven't had the VSG yet but have just started my journey and have to lose between 5-10% (17-34lbs) in order to be put on the surgical list. I live in the UK and am at university at the moment...exams soon aaah!

Hope you guys have a great day,

Brooke

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  • pattycakes726
    pattycakes726 Posts: 348 Member
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    Hi Brooke,
    I'm having the sleeve on July 8. I'm so excited! It's great this group is here so we can share our experiences.
  • BrookeLosesWeight
    BrookeLosesWeight Posts: 16 Member
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    That's awesome! I'm right at the beginning of the process so hopefully this time next year I'll have had the surgery and you'll be amazingly healthy!
  • jennielou75
    jennielou75 Posts: 197 Member
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    I had the surgery june last year. I am from the uk too so am happy to give local advice!! The main forums are not suregery friendly but there you go.

    There is a website called wlsinfo that I still go to that has loads of advice and forums.
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
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    So glad you found this little friendly corner of MFP. You can DEFINITELY meet your weight loss goal your doctor set for you in order to have surgery. I lost 45 pounds in the 3 and a half months before my surgery. I had a lot of support from my friends here at MFP and I logged all my food faithfully. (even my mistakes) You can do it too!
  • 2bawallaby
    2bawallaby Posts: 17
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    Hi, I had my surgery on 17 April this year. I am happy to be a friend on here. l am in Australia.
  • healthieramanda
    healthieramanda Posts: 95 Member
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    Hi there.
    Just found this group recently as well :) Had my surgery last October.
    Feel free to add me if you're looking for friends :)