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BetterthanIwasb4

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  1. Does slightly elevated blood glucose mean diabetic? No, it means slightly elevated blood gluclose, possibly pre-diabetic. I am sorry that you have these ailments, but like your coordinator said, good thing you are having the surgery because you can definitely reverse all these things. From what I hear, its common to have the gallbladder removed before wls, so I wouldnt worry about that at all. Stay positive, everything is gonna work out.
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    To tell or NOT to tell

    So far, I have only told my 2 bffs, one of which is on her way to band to sleeve revision....and my daughter.....I havent even told my mom yet....she tends to be so freaking negative with everything that I just may wait until the day of surgery lol
  3. Kim, I am from Chicago as well!!!

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    2 days on pre-op diet STARVING

    You can do it!!!! Please remind me of this when I start my pre-op liquid diet...thanks lol
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    How did you quit smoking?

    Ivy, When you get the urge, try taking some really deep breaths and holding them for like 5-10 secs then exhaling. It knocks the urge off. You will need to do this several times a day. Also, walking or doing jumping jacks when that urge hits helps me. Not doing high reps, but just maybe 10 or so...keep up the good work.
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    Gained 5 Pounds

    BUT...I have ALMOST stopped smoking, so, YAY!!! I am down to 2 cigarettes a day...and up to 12 snacks a day lol
  7. BetterthanIwasb4

    Gained 5 Pounds

    Thanks guys! I appreciate it :-)
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    Things I can't wait to do!

    I cant wait to get a boob job!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah still pre-op but as I lose, they disappear!! LOL I wanna run again too, and I can't wait to wear my sexy heels again, without worrying about tipping over!!
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    is Vertical Sleeve FDA approved?

    I would suggest speaking with your doc's office and asking them the code they use to bill it and make sure its covered....if that code isnt billable, trust me, there's another one that is, that Medicaid will cover.
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    I have the Grouchies

    You can do it Shalon!!!!
  11. Up dreaming about my sleeve....I cant wait to get on the other side!!

  12. Fried Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese....yeah thats whats on my mind....*sigh*

  13. I'm getting so tired of waiting!!!!

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    Today is the day!!!!!!

    Congrats!!! I hope all went well!!!
  15. Yaaayyyy Today is your day!!!! Congrats....Keep us posted!!!
  16. BetterthanIwasb4

    SMALL SCALE VICTORY FINALLY

    Congrats!!
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    I'm scared

    Great response Sassy!
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    New Job, Time Off for Surgery

    Thanks for the advice....I appreciate it!
  19. Hey All, Hopefully I will be starting a new job soon and I am also expecting to be sleeved in Oct or Early Nov. That wont be 90 days of work and I wont have any vacation time (obviously)....what should I tell the job? Because there is NO WAY I am postponing surgery...Can they fire me? Being out of work this long (4 months) I am anxious to work again, however, I have been waiting on surgery forever!!! I am too close to wait!!!
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    I'm scared

    Who cares about reactions? Your life is at stake! Kick your fear in the butt & do what's best for YOU!
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    I have my date!!

    Congrats!!!!
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    Tomorrow is the big day

    You will Dave!!! Congrats to all who had surgery!!
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    LOSING HOPE

    I agree with Kelly...Call the Dr....even go to the office one day and sit there if you have too...
  24. It seems as if, since I am so close to getting approved and getting my date, I have been trying to eat every thing in sight!! I have been eating all kinds of sweets and I am not even a real sweet eater. Its like since I know I wont be able to eat it soon, I am trying to eat all I can now. I think in the last week I have gained at least 5 pounds (at least I feel like I have). I dont want to weigh and confirm my thoughts. I feel like a drug addict that has committed to go into rehab but wants to get as high as possible before going.....smh....

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