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For those of you who had (or are having) complications after the sleeve: would you do it all again?

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Not only would I do it again, I would easily, without hesitation endure every single struggle, down day, tough obstacle to live the life I have today ! ! !

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In a heart beat. My life has changed so much in just two months that I have cried because I was so overwhelmingly happy. Not because of the weight loss because I am losing slowly, but because my health has gotten so dramatically better.

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I would definitely do it again. WIsh I had done it sooner. All the pain and fatigue and jaundice I suffered was totally worth it. I had my sleeve and then 6 days later was in the ER for pain and major jaundice. Then 3 days later I was back in the hosp. to have the gall bladder popped out. 2 major surgeries in less than 2 weeks was pretty hard on my body and my mind but it was all temporary. I feel great now and am so happy to be in control of what and how much I eat. Well, my tiny tummy is actually in control. It tells me when to stop and if I don't listen to it...I wish I had! Only overate once in 7 weeks. Once was enough!!

So an unqualified YES...I would do it again! biggrin.gif

Laura

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