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[up2me 0]

Hello everyone.

After much deep soul searching , I came to the conclusion that I needed to take ACTION. Something needed to be done. But wasn't sure if anything could be done because of many previous abdominal surgeries. I went to a pre over all basic weight loss mtg. that was required in Oct and then a general orientation in Nov., and learned of the available options. Meeting with the surgeon on the 3rd of Dec. at consult was quite an experience. She flat out told me that I was not a good candidate for roeyn- y and that the sleeve would be my only option. I had already been researching and gathering info on the sleeve, and low and behold I found you wonerful people on this site! I've been watching, reading and listening to you guys for 5 months. Needless to say, I've worked really hard to loose my required weight and my surgery is going to be Wed., March 10th , 8:30 am. It all seems so surreal in the sense that this is really going to happen . Having this surgery gives me brightness of hope for a healthier, happier, fulfilling (excuse the pun) future. Thank you for sharing the good, bad and truthfulness of it all. It is greatly appreciated!!:thumbup1:

[Chancie 65]

Hi Up2 me!!

Welcome to VST! It's such a great site!! Everyone here is absoultly wonderful!

I'm glad you did your research, and I think you will be happy with the sleeve....... I LOVEEEEEEEEE mine!

G'luck to you and keep us posted!

[Tiffykins 673]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Congrats on getting your date, and I agree with Chancie. I love my sleeve, and have nothing but wonderful things to offer on this surgery.

Keep us posted on your progress.

[LAN2k 18]

Welcome and best wishes your way for a smooth and uneventful surgery and recovery.

[Lee 19]

Welcome to VST! I'm so glad you're speaking up. I had my Sleeve on February 17th at Kaiser Richmond. Your process sounds similar to mine. Are you at the SSF Kaiser?

You're up for surgery in a week. Stay close and check in with us to let us know how you're doing both pre-op and then post-op. Post your questions and concerns so that we can support you and Celebrate you.

[Jenslim4good 1]

I wish you the best! You are ahead of some of us and I will be watching to see how things are with you. My surgery is on the 30th and my pre op on the 29th! Yikes!!! At least it leaves less time to fret!!! :-)

Can't wait to see your progress!

Jen:thumbup:

[lauramomof3 2]

good luck girl. keep us posted on your surgery and how things go.

[bellyfat 0]

Hi there

Good luck you go before me I'll be watching to see how U'R doing. My Surgery is March 15th and my PreOp is same day flighting in on 15th straight to PreOP and straight to surgery with Dr. Liza pompa Tijuana. Keeping really busy so I won't get scared but I'm up every morning around 3am checking out this site. God Bless and good luck

[Viola Aluel Riak 0]

Hi all,

My surgery date is on the 22 March and I will also be waiting to learn from your experience.

Good luck with your surgery and God blessing be with you.

[MINI-Me 196]

Best of luck and welcome!

[up2me 0]

Thanks for the warm welcomes. Wed. the 10th is right around the corner. At this point I'm a lil more excited than not, but somewhat anxious, as I'll be having my gallbladder out at the same time. Not knowing how the re-coup is going to be with BOTH!???! Sheesh!!! :001_unsure:...so in that regards to that, I'm a lil concerned. My surgery will be done at Fremont Kaiser in northern CA. Thanks again for all the insight, tips and info that you all share on this site. It is a great help and comfort to us all. I'll be keeping in touch with updates.