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Wow you look amazing congrats!

Good luck! You will be just fine

You look great!

I was a self pay patient, not with this doctor but my process wasn't very long because they did not have to go through insurance. You will just have to get testing done, and if everything goes well with that, they can schedule you. Good luck!

You look great! Keep up the good work!

That's great. I had a wonderful experience with JFK.

I'm glad to hear it went well for you. I didn't have that much gas, but I did have pain lol. The walking will help tremendously. Which hospital did you have your surgery at?

Hey there, how was your surgery?

Hi, I'm in the Edison area and had my surgery at JFK on 7/1/13

Hi, my name is Iliana. I was sleeved on July 1, 12 days ago and I'm still on full liquid until next week. I'm sorry to hear about your relationship, I'm sure that can't make this journey any easier for you. I'd love to share experiences with you, as I have not really talked too much about being sleeved to anyone. Hope to hear from you soon. Good luck!

Hi, I drove on day 4 but it wasn't a great idea. I was only out for about an hour but I was pooped when I returned home. I stepped out quickly yesterday and today and it was better. It's really up to you and how you feel. Listen to your body

I'm sleeved! I was sleeved yesterday at 9:30am and was home at 8:00pm. I'm very sore and my nausea has been manageable. I've been drinking clear liquids since last night. I hope recovery goes by quickly, and I hope the rest of the July 1 sleevers are doing well

I too will be sleeved tomorrow 7/1 God willing

Anyone have to have a Urea Breath test? I just want to know what to expect.

I was told it was to check for some kind of infection in the stomach that apparently is very common. Not sure what to expect but I'm getting it done tomorrow. :/

You look amazing!

So I don't have a date yet, but I've done all the testing just have to meet with the nut. I can't help but think that me being overweight has made a bit bitter. I really hope with the WLS that I am a happier person. I put in a happy face everyday but on the inside I'm thinking about how I am being perceived because of my weight. I truely hope with the surgery I can be a better version of myself. So looking forward to it!

I think we will be better versions of ourselves for sure.

Glad everything went well. Thanks for sharing.

Good luck tomorrow!!

Hello my name is Iliana and I have decided to get "sleeved." I had my first consultation yesterday and now have to get all the tests done. I'm self pay because my insurance has am exclusion for weight loss surgery. Because I am self pay, the surgery date is really up to me.. My struggle is, I have work activities coming up, but the more I think about it its never going to be the right time. I think I'm just nervous and I'm rabblimg lol. The other thing I struggle with is, I feel like I don't want to tell anyone about this surgery because I feel like I'm taking the easy way out, but like many people I've struggled with yo yo dieting for a long time and I want to take control of it now. Any feedback would be appreciated

Hi Tracey, thank you for the advice! Your mother is wise I am feeling more confident about this, thanks again!