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Scheduled for VSG Nov 15th



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I am happy to find this site and I am very nervous. As you know this is a big step but very necessary. I see no other way out of this body. My mind thinks thin, but my body is not. I am a stress(emmotional eater) and I know I will miss eating. I think I am mostly scared about that change. I am also excited at the same time as know this is for the best. I am going to Dr. Joya clinic in Puerto Verta as my insurance will not cover the VSG or anyother type of surgery. I hope to get any advice from you all relating to this subject. Thanks for listening.

Laura

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Congrats on the surgery date!! I will be right behind you on Dec 1st. It is very exciting, but scary at the same time. I think we have all failed so many other times that is only natural to worry about that now. I think I will feel better once I go over the post op diet and I am better prepared for planning meals after the surgery. Good luck and keep us posted.

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Congrats!.. I just got my date today and we will be sharing the same surgery day... I am having all the same feelings as you are.. infact ive cried so much today my mind feels like its gonna explode with thoughts and emotion..here the kicker! Ive had to start the low carb... I am stressed and i want to eat!!! what a day...im here if you need to chat since we will be going through the same stuff I think :)

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I have the same problem with food!

We need to say goodbye to our comforting food.

But we can still eat a LITTLE of everything. And we need to be comforted in other ways - find new coping strategies.

I am trying to TALK with my friends, meditate, sleep and get massages, instead of eating - have fun.

It will be the only way pout for me, I have tried everything - and I am so much looking forward to this operation. I have a love-hate-relationship. And this will help me BIG TIME

Change is sometimes scary - but I am so sure, it will be better. And when we get used to it, then it feels normal.

Congratulations! I will be operated in November. YaY

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Glad to know that there are some people that I share the same day with, my date is also the 15th November!!

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