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LOVE that pic

I'm also excited for you guys before you know it , it'll be here. Time flys I'm 3 weeks until mine. Just really do your homework and eventually you'll be there

Its interesting convo. I have read that some of auto immune issues like arthritis, thyroid, etc. have decreased after WLS. I'm sure part is that some of the foods can trigger our inflammation response . I don't know if we would be more susceptible to getting infections viral like the common cold or bacterial after surgery. We are always in contact with organisms but doesn't mean we would get infected. But its interesting like when the body is weak and traumatized immediately after surgery, Im sure it can trigger coldsore or even canker sores but i can't imagine we would get more colds than normal but again I'm no doctor and I haven't had my surgery yet to compare

Wishing you fast recovery

Thats awful I can't imagine what your feeling. I hope next time they listen to you or maybe try to grab one of them to let them know your still up. Hopefully the dilation helps and you find someone to take you next visit. Stay strong

How did it go yesterday frustr8. I know you've been going through a lot and I know 72 year old body doesn't bounce back fast enough. I've been thinking of you hoping your ok.

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I get it, its hard, all we could do is try our best. I don't think you should worry to much about insurance I hope your team will know how to get your approval. I ,too, get nervous what if I lose too much but honestly I feel the rate I'm going I feel I will only get worst and sicker. I look at it as better trade off. But only think you really have to be religious about are taking your vitamins on top of food routine. Don't worry soon you'll be back on your horses healthier

Were all human and don't beat yourselves up we mess up. You've done so amazing on your weight loss and gaining a couple pounds isn't the end of the world. You made it just don't let yourself get to you. You've done it before and you can do it again easier said than done just be proud and be happy with yourself. I'm sure you'll get back to a better you again.

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one week before thanksgiving my surgery

Hi everyone isn't crazy how its the hardest decision to make. Which surgery would be the best for us. I struggled with that decision up to a few months ago. Orginially I was set to do the sleeve, thinking it would be less invasive, sounds like a simpler operation, easier for surgeon to perform but for me I had done soooo much research and after having my endoscopy, I'm convinced the bypass would ultimately be my better choice. I had some low grade inflammation in my stomach which I feel could eventually cause bad acid reflux disease. I had BAD acid reflux before don't want to live with it. Again there is so many people who have done the sleeve and not experience any issues with reflux and have had a lot of success and maintain healthier weight. Its my opinion I've read some really bad horror stories about lap band and lots of revisions which are harder to achieve weight loss and complications after 2nd surgery. I'm just saying really research before considering lap band. As for insurance and out of pocket expense, some hospitals have programs that will adjust depending on your income. Hopefully you'll have some kinda help. so my surgery is 11/15 bypass yep its happening crazy time flys

I really hope all goes well so you could feel better soon.

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I think I'm just nervous whats about to happen after surgery. I know everyones different and will have different reactions. I think I'm nervous about slipping up and I'm sure I will and hope not to do it again, its all a learning curve.