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Yay! I get my VSG instead of DS



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Been away since Dec. since I thought I was destined for the DS. However, somehow, some way, my Dr.'s office got me approved for the VSG (my first choice). Not only that, but I'm scheduled for the 18th! Now, all the little details have me a little frazzled.........drain tubes, Heparin shots, and the fact that it's actually happening. I'm not complaining, believe me, I've been blessed with a miracle.....it's just a lot to take in. Any comforting words from some vets out there?

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Welcome back and congrats on getting the procedure you wanted!!!!!!!!!

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Congrats on getting the procedure that you want! Best wishes!

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I haven't had any surgery yet, so I can't help, but I will say, yeah on the VSG!! I'd stayed fat before I'd done a DS. And we will likely we sleeved the same time! They say walk and sip, walk and sip..at least that is what I've seen. Sip. Walk. Don't worry about the drain tube, an annoyance to soon be over.

I'm in the waiting on paperwork stage. I was really freaked about the surgery, but my friend who's had her gallbladder & appendix taken out said it shouldn't be that bad, you don't have the same pain receptors inside your stomach, her knee surgery was worse..I've had ACL knee surgery, so if so, this shouldn't be so bad! Cause the worst over ACL and childbirth was my freaking finger when the tip was shattered and I had to wait a week for repair-THAT hurt worse than anything ever-ever. Likely would have been better to cut it off! After talking to her, I feel so much better! (and the fact my Dr. has done 1,000 baratric surgeries thus far and hasn't killed one yet!).

Good luck! Message me if you ever want!

Colette

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Congrats on getting the surgery you want. I got my date today and will be just after you on March 21. I totally understand the nerves. Good luck.

Cathy

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Cheri and movetolose - Thanks so much for the replies, glad to be back

Colette - can I just say oww, the shattered finger does sound pretty bad. Here's hoping your paperwork flies through :)

Cathy - good to know another March sleever, good luck to you too

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