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By ATLGirl, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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AnxiousOne    10

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Hello Everyone ..I'm in Cleveland and just completed my 3 month diet and all preop testing. I see the surgeon on 6/27 and then my paperwork will be sent to Medical Mutual for approval. I am really hoping to be sleeved by the end of July. I am worried about Hair loss as well. I also have MS so I am a little concerned about how my body will adjust after surgery. I have been reading on this site and it has really given me some good insight. I just wanted to thank you all for sharing your journeys. If anyone lives close inbox my I would love to have a buddy that shares this experience.

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pooh    31

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New to this form but happy to become friends ...i got sleeved on june 5th down 18lb but gained a pond today..scary when I'm only on.liquids ...can some help me..please.

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MzPecanBrown    86

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New to this form but happy to become friends ...i got sleeved on june 5th down 18lb but gained a pond today..scary when I'm only on.liquids ...can some help me..please.

Welcome and congrats on your surgery! A day to day pound fluctuation is completely normal. I am one that weighs daily but recognize that lots of things come in to play. My NUT told me that I'wereaa urine my pee and poop by weighing daily. LOL! Also, expect some stalls so you won't completely freak out when they happen. I stalled for 3 1/2 weeks in my second month and thought I would lose my mind! But now in my fifth month I'm down 82 lbs! Good luck to you!

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vsgchichi    48

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Hi everyone hope this isn't TMI but did y'all shave "down there" as prep for surgery :) why or why not?

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Pinky14    25

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Mzpecanbrown congrats on ur loss. U post was hiliarious. I weigh daily also. I think may be in a stall right now. I keep going up or down by a pound. I am three weeks out. The scale really hasn't moved all week. It is a little frustrating but I am reading that it is normal at this point.

Vsg chichi I guess that is up to you. You will have to take off all your clothes the day of surgery. During my surgery I was given a catheter. I don't remember it going in or them taking it out. ( Thank GOD)

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MzPecanBrown    86

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Welcome and congrats on your surgery! A day to day pound fluctuation is completely normal. I am one that weighs daily but recognize that lots of things come in to play. My NUT told me that I'wereaa urine my pee and poop by weighing daily. LOL! Also' date=' expect some stalls so you won't completely freak out when they happen. I stalled for 3 1/2 weeks in my second month and thought I would lose my mind! But now in my fifth month I'm down 82 lbs! Good luck to you!

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I meant to say measuring my pee and poop by weighing daily. I don't know what my phone did to that sentence.

Pinky, I lost big during my first month but REALLY slowed in months 2-3. But in months 4 and 5, I've done great! Just goes to show how this ride can be.

As for shaving, not me. I didn't see a need, even with needing a catheter. I never have with any surgery I've had.

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Pinky14    25

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I meant to say measuring my pee and poop by weighing daily. I don't know what my phone did to that sentence.

Pinky, I lost big during my first month but REALLY slowed in months 2-3. But in months 4 and 5, I've done great! Just goes to show how this ride can be.

As for shaving, not me. I didn't see a need, even with needing a catheter. I never have with any surgery I've had.

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I understood your post, my phone does the same thing. I am glad u posted about your loss. It helps to see u have been successful. I am trying not to have any expectations just take it a day at a time. That is easier said then done. I am just grateful that i have been blessed, no complications and I feel really good.

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vsgchichi    48

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Wanted to say congrats to my friend lilbits on being sleeved today woohoo!!! And wishing you a speedy recovery :)

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littlebits    154

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Wanted to say congrats to my friend lilbits on being sleeved today woohoo!!! And wishing you a speedy recovery :)

Thanks friend! I couldn't have done it without you!!!

Little Bits

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Almostthere34    128

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Thanks friend! I couldn't have done it without you!!!

Little Bits

How are you doing? I was sleeved Friday.

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littlebits    154

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How are you doing? I was sleeved Friday.

I'm doing really well. My doctor is releasing me tomorrow. How are you doing?

Little Bits

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Almostthere34    128

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I'm doing really well. My doctor is releasing me tomorrow. How are you doing?

Little Bits

I am glad to hear you are doing well. I left the hospital on Saturday. I woke up from surgery with a pain level of 2. I was extremely blessed.

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littlebits    154

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You're welcome & thanks!!!

Little Bits

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MzPecanBrown    86

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Glad you ladies are doing well! Welcome to the other side!

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MzPecanBrown    86

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Glad you ladies are doing well! Welcome to the other side!

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