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. Hi big Sis... Lol ... I hear ya on getting this stupid band..... Out. I'm over it . Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm having my surgery tomorrow 7/14 at 9am!
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We got about two weeks left y'all! Whoop whoop!!

With my 1st band I lost about 100 pounds then I got pregnant. After I had my daughter in 2012 my band slipped . I was diagnosis with rheumatoid Arthritis and had the band replaced in early 2013... This band is not like the first one and does not work / help me ... I gained over 80 pounds back.... The port has flipped and I don't have any restriction and my band is almost full... Im just ready for a tool to help me loss the weight again. I feel the sleeve is a good choice for me...
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Just got approved for my revision from band to Sleeve. The big day is July 27th too

I am still going through all the pre tests and doctors appointments. As long as there isn't any problems, my weight loss journey starts on July 26
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To walk into Talbots and buy size 8 pants/shorts/skirt. Any size 8 bottom. To walk into any department store and shop in any of the departments not just Plus. To paint my own toenails. To not looks like the Goodyear Blimp at my older daughter's HS Graduation in June 2017.

Jumping on a trampoline, swinging, riding rides with my daughter.
Not sweating all the time.
Being able to wear non plus size clothes.
My husband being able to pick me up .
Getting my sex drive back!
So many more things, these were just the first I thought of.
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I have a few that I am happy about being able to do soon.
*** Sitting on a chair without my arms folded in front of me to hide my flubbers.
*** Being comfortable enough to wear a bathing suit to the beach.
*** Not being so insecure that I need a jacket everywhere I go to hide my body.
*** My back, ankle and knee not hurting anymore.
*** Taking a crazy amount of pictures at places I go to.
I'm tired of being ashamed of my appearance... Good luck to everyone!

I have reached a lot of NSV that I never thought about before. Sitting curled up, fitting in the middle seat of the car, comfortably fitting in benches and chairs when out with hubby, crossing legs, sitting with knees to chest, painting toes, wearing "regular" clothes, buying a form fitted dress, wearing heels without feeling like my feet will fall off,
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I love this post! I've been keeping a list actually.
1. Take a surfing lesson
2. Take a dance class.
3. Go paddle boarding in hawaii.
4. Shop with girlfriends
5. Not feel like my belly has a life of its own!
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When I started my bariatric process last June I was wearing 6xl shirts.
I'm now buying and wearing 2xl shirts.
By the Fall, I'd ove to make good on my threat to my son and raid his closet for a couple cool 1x shirts he owns.

I have so many goals,
first not to having to sit to catch my breath ever time I go up a flights of stairs.
Being able to walk in heels.
Being able to fit in a plan Seat without being so uncomfortable.
most of all loving myself and being healthy.

getting back into all of my size 12 and less.
going back to the gym
and never getting fat again

It feels so real today! I'm 2 weeks from surgery and started the preop diet this morning. I didn't think this day would be so emotional. It feels so real though. It feels like I've just stepped through some big door, saying good bye to the past and doing a slow walk down the hall to the future. Wow. I'm excited and scared, and a little sad to say good bye to some foods and the way of eating I've always known. Phew...my new life awaits me!

Thank you
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2 days post-op now. Abdomen still pumped up like a balloon. Getting up from the bed is nightmarish. I can't take any more of that foul broth, so Water is my friend. The stomach brace is my other friend. Make sure you have one before srgy, you won't regret it. Looks like going home today.
Good luck to you all.
Chuck

My date is 8/17/2016 i'm so excited

Hi all - I'm 2 days post op. I really thought I would want to be alone in hospital but I was quite emotional especially when I woke up. I was very glad to have my mum with me day 1 and dad with me day 2. Probably means I'm a sook but I'm so glad they insisted when I said I didn't need them. On the plus very little pain and no hunger. Good luck all!
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most people are nervous and uncertain. it is a major life change.
where do you want to be in six months?
here's the deal. I'm almost 5 months out. I *can* eat anything I want physically speaking - but my tastes and habits have changed. I eat way less, but I am completely satisfied with what I am eating. I am and have always been a real foodie. but not necessarily for the same foods. and I love being down in weight - every aspect of my life has been improved.
but in your case? it's all up to you.

Thank you for your response. That is exactly my situation! I have been told all along one surgery and now at this last appointment he says, weeeeelllll...probably two....My insurance approved one procedure and I've not had any other surgeries other than having the band put in two years ago so I am praying it all happens in one.....I made it very clear to my doctor that I didn't think I'd be able to take time off of work or get a second approval from my insurance company. My doctor said he does mostly 2 surgeries because only 1% of sleeves leak if done in 2 surgeries compared to 4% leaking in one procedure. I said I would take the 3% risk. If he takes this out and doesn't sleeve me I will feel like I have wasted all my sick time, endured weeks and weeks of liquid diets and undergone 2 surgeries to end up right back where I started from 2 years ago. I wasn't too worried about this procedure until he told me this and now I'm very stressed about the whole thing.

It took a lot for me to get here but I am the happiest I have ever been in my life.
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Sending a virtual cold shower your way.

OMG, I'm so relieved. When I first saw your title, I was ugh, oh God, another negative thread that will make me think twice but I opened it anyway.
Loved it. Thanks!!!! This is all I am hopeful for!!!!
Great job! Keep up the good work.

Do you ever have that moment of clarity where you step back and wonder "what the hell did I just do?". I had that moment and came to rant about it.
I had sleeve surgery on June 1st and since then:
- My clothes don't fit anymore. I went to wear my favorite shirt yesterday and it was TOO BIG!!!
- People keep telling me I'm looking great. The nerve of some people!
- I don't snore anymore. How am I supposed to annoy my wife while I'm asleep??
- I'm wearing size 38 pants now. I wore those in HIGH SCHOOL! I'm basically a high schooler now!!!
- My gentleman's sausage looks twice as big now. That's like twice as much to disappoint my wife!
- I don't sweat anymore. It is the middle of summer and I don't sweat even when I work out.
- My feet never hurt anymore. I used to have terrible foot pain and it is GONE!
I think I need to go sit in a quite place for a while and relax now.