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kourtany93    6

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It's been a little over 8 months since I started the whole supervised doctor visits and the surgeon vists. I thought this day would never come. I go in on March 29 to have all my pre-op done. They told me that I would be going a lot of places and even though I have to be in Louisville, 2 hours away from where I live, at 8:45am - I'm super happy! I'm actually having my surgery on 3/31/11 - which is great since I have this thing for odd numbers. They really haven't told me anything from that point on. It would be really nice to know what to expect on the surgery day? Any pointers on whatn I should bring, etc...? It's taken the insurance 3 weeks to finally get back to me and I feel like this is a blessing and I can't wait to see how I look at my High School Graduation that's in June. I know that I may be young but I'm trying to improve my life and my health. I'm ready for the first day of my new life since I am now staggering at 280 pounds.

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Rainydayz    3

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Sorry I can't help with how the surgery will be - I'm not banded yet. But I'm excited for you. Congratulations on getting approved and getting your date!

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MarcyLoo    12

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Are you staying in the hospital or doign it as an outpatient? Mien was outpatient: I arrived at 6am, surgery began at 7:15 am and I left for home at 9:30 am. It was pretty quick and for me recovery has been easy.

A huge CONGRATS!!! If you haven't yet, come join us in the March Bandsters (under this category...preop)!

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kourtany93    6

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Are you staying in the hospital or doign it as an outpatient? Mine was outpatient: I arrived at 6am, surgery began at 7:15 am and I left for home at 9:30 am. It was pretty quick and for me recovery has been easy.

A huge CONGRATS!!! If you haven't yet, come join us in the March Bandsters (under this category...preop)!

My surgery will be inpatient. Its at 2pm but I have to be there earlier. Thanks so much for the insight.

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      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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    • buildabetteranna

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      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
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      1. Selina333

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        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

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      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

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      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

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      1. DaisyChainOz

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        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

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        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

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