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Hi everyone...i got the call that insurance approved the sleeve (previously only had contract for by-pass) so they scheduled me...

Surgery date May 2.... 6:30 am check in.... Happy Dance... !!!!!!

Congratulations! Glad to hear it.

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Hi folks out there. Had the surgery 3/21 and am beginning to regain lost energy. Still feel tired, but better. Have been struggling with slow weight loss. 18 pounds down since surgery, at least another 70 to go. I pray every day for patience. Have to admit I am envious of big loosers. Remind myself that it will come off. Can not walk as much as I would like becuse of herniated disk days before surgery. But did loose 26 on my own preop, and now another 20 postop. Was very nervous before surgery, but am glad I did it. To new to be able to offer any advise. Just happy for this forum.

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Hi folks out there. Had the surgery 3/21 and am beginning to regain lost energy. Still feel tired, but better. Have been struggling with slow weight loss. 18 pounds down since surgery, at least another 70 to go. I pray every day for patience. Have to admit I am envious of big loosers. Remind myself that it will come off. Can not walk as much as I would like becuse of herniated disk days before surgery. But did loose 26 on my own preop, and now another 20 postop. Was very nervous before surgery, but am glad I did it. To new to be able to offer any advise. Just happy for this forum.

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@Queen of Crop... Comforting, reading your blog...can't wait to experience some of the things you talk about... I am just so glad i got approved for the sleeve because i really did NOT want the by-pass... Not even thought about turning 60.. been putting all my energy into the surgery... Life is good and it is going to get so much better... :)

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@ChaChaBurch.....thank you :)

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BTW ... Tomorrow is my 59th birthday..... What a sweet present !!!

sandy

Sandy,

Happy birthday! I'm glad you were approved for the sleeve. Go fifties! It really is the new 30 when you get the extra weight off :-)

Lynda

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Lynda

Oh my...to be 30 (again) and thin! look out world, this could be dangerous...in a good way!

thank you all for your support ... I live on this site... Learning something everyday...

Sandy

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Yaay, TJMom! It's life changing!,,,

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@ NannieG .... I am so ready for this change....thank you

~Sandy

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Getting so close so fast! so excited !

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Congrats on your date and Happy Birthday Sandy! Hopefully I will be right behind you. Hope to have a date within a month.

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Hi Guys, 3 weeks out today and have hit the dreaded stall. I know it happens to everyone but just need a little encouragement that it will pass. Thanks

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Less than a week now and you will have begun your new journey!!!!!!! I had my VSG on a Wed too. I can remember every detail! lol DON'T REGRET ONE THING! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! Keep us posted.

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@New_Hope and NannieG .... Thank you for your kind words.....

Had my pre-op Nutrition and Doctor appointments today....this time next week, surgery will be over !! I am so excited ....

It's hard to believe the time has arrived.....made the decision to have WLS Nov 2011... so its been a 6 month process that felt like years...

This site has answered so many questions for me...instilled questions to ask physician .... and made me feel so safe with the decision i made.... THANK YOU ALL!!!!

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TJMom - let us know how you do. You will be in my prayers. Hopefully will have my approval in a few weeks.

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