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"Gastric sleeve saved my life when doctors just said 'eat less'"

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KitchenQueen
2 weeks ago

After years of being told to just diet and exercise, I took control of my own health journey. Down 130 pounds and off all my diabetes medication. Here's what I wish I'd known sooner...

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PaulaJean1 day ago

130 pounds!! That's incredible. I'm considering the sleeve but every doctor just tells me to eat less and move more. Like I haven't tried that for 20 years.

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RealTalkRick3 days ago

My doctor told me I was 'just lazy.' I was 300 pounds and could barely walk. Got the sleeve on my own research and I'm down 90 pounds. Sometimes you have to be your own doctor.

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MomOf4_Thriving5 days ago

Off ALL your diabetes medication?? That's the dream. I'm on metformin and two other meds. My doctor has never once mentioned bariatric surgery as an option. Saving this story.

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