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Hello everyone. I am new to the site and have my airfare for March 29th but have not seen much about my doc on here. dr. verboonen is doing my surgery on 3/30. I am probably going alone, I don't want anyone to know because ever since my husband died in a car accident 12 years ago, everyone watches and tells me how I am living my life wrong. My only friend near where I live, wants to do lap band, she says I don't need it because my BMI is only 31, but I tell her I am getting it because of my health. Well... kinda for the looking and feeling better too...

I am hoping to meet some people on here, offer my help and support where I can, and hopefully get some support and guidance from those of you who can tell me what to expect and how to prepare!

Hugs.

Jen :drool5:

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Congrats for getting your date, and many well wishes for your upcoming surgery. We'll all be here for you through your journey. Keep us posted as things progress.

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You are definitely in the right place. Any questions, just ask.

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Welcome Jen! You will love this site, everyone here is so awesome and no matter what question or worry you have, someone will be there for you to help you along the way.

Congrats on your upcoming surgery and please keep us updated.

Sury

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Hi Jen, welcome and congrats for making the decision to help yourself reach an important goal. Sorry about your husband and that your friends are judging you so critically. My daughter treats me in such a way and it's annoying but she probably means well.

Where are you traveling to for your surgery? I have not heard of your doctor before.

I live alone, but I had the support of my parents and other family members but I found solutions here for some issues I had to face post surgery. The people in this forum have been instrumental in helping me overcome some of my own personal challenges while recovering from my sleeve surgery. I hope you will check in often, make friends, and benefit as you move through your weight loss journey.

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Just a little advice, don't get the band! I don't know anyone who is happy with theirs, I certainly was not happy.The sleeve is night and day difference, I wish that I would have done this first.

good luck to you! Bernadette

Hello everyone. I am new to the site and have my airfare for March 29th but have not seen much about my doc on here. Dr. verboonen is doing my surgery on 3/30. I am probably going alone, I don't want anyone to know because ever since my husband died in a car accident 12 years ago, everyone watches and tells me how I am living my life wrong. My only friend near where I live, wants to do lap band, she says I don't need it because my BMI is only 31, but I tell her I am getting it because of my health. Well... kinda for the looking and feeling better too...

I am hoping to meet some people on here, offer my help and support where I can, and hopefully get some support and guidance from those of you who can tell me what to expect and how to prepare!

Hugs.

Jen :thumbup1:

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Welcome Jen! Please keep us posted on how you're doing. You're going to love your new Sleeve!

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