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ranoodle    6

ranoodle
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Hello,

I have been reading the forums for about a month and finally decided to chime in with my story. I am scheduled for VSG on August 15. I am excited and nervous all in one. I got for my PAT on Monday August 8.

I will be happy to get off the diet roller coaster. I'm 36 and have been up and down constantly as long as I can remember.

Thank you to all the veterans who have given so much advice. I had first chosen the bypass surgery but after doing more research I switched over to the sleeve. I am very happy with that choice and feel very content with it.

I look forward to sharing my journey with everyone.

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artmama    0

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I was sleeved on July 25. ANd yes you made the right decision. I feel great. Had pain for the first time yesterday because my drain was done and had shifted, Dr. took it out and I am feeling much better, already down 9 lbs from surgery date. Gained a lot of Water weight in the hospital but that was gone the first 2 days home. Came home on full liquids and have not felt hungry in 8 days. THis is awesome. I eat every 2.5 hours because the dr told me to, sometimes I forget. But I have managed to get in 50-60 grams of Protein everyday since my third day home. The Water drinking has been a little harder, I really have to be more conscientious about sipping all day long. I know before the surgery I had all sorts of questions about what I would be able to eat etc. If I can help in anyway, I am here. so many people on this forum were so helpful in my decision to take this journey, I feel I have to pay it forward. Good Luck.We are here if you need us.

Hello,

I have been reading the forums for about a month and finally decided to chime in with my story. I am scheduled for VSG on August 15. I am excited and nervous all in one. I got for my PAT on Monday August 8.

I will be happy to get off the diet roller coaster. I'm 36 and have been up and down constantly as long as I can remember.

Thank you to all the veterans who have given so much advice. I had first chosen the bypass surgery but after doing more research I switched over to the sleeve. I am very happy with that choice and feel very content with it.

I look forward to sharing my journey with everyone.

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TexasSunshine    0

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Aug 15th here as well. I live in North Texas. Nervous and excited all in one. My doc hasn't mentioned any drains or anything though. I am an ER nurse. 38. weigh in around 280 at 5'8. Goal weight would be 170. Dream weight would be 150. Good luck to you.

hey ,I'm aug.16th can't wait. :welcome:

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ranoodle    6

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I have already noticed that this is a great place for information and support, I am very glad I found it! My doctor didn't mention a drain either or some other things that I have read but I feel very informed by reading everyone elses experiences.

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Sassygirl06    962

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im auf 16th, 35 in a few weeks. 5'8" and 266 lbs now starting weight was 311lbs. just joined today.

Aug 15th here as well. I live in North Texas. Nervous and excited all in one. My doc hasn't mentioned any drains or anything though. I am an ER nurse. 38. weigh in around 280 at 5'8. Goal weight would be 170. Dream weight would be 150. Good luck to you.

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PsychSleeve    0

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New here as well; joined cause a fellow psychologist (also a really intelligent and amazing friend) that I could use more information and support. And boy was she right. On day 2 on all liquid pre-op diet; STARVING. Surgery date is August 19th and super excited and ready.

Good luck to all of you!

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Becca    108

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WELCOME!!!! You are making a FABULOUS decision. The sleeve has changed my life in such wonderful ways. I LOVE that food does not control me anymore. I look forward to shopping and getting dressed in the morning. I feel amazing. You are going to do great and I am so happy for you!!!!

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ranoodle    6

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I am August 15th too! Going for my pre-op tomorrow :)

Awesome. I did my pre-op yesterday and everything turned out well. The only thing that I am waiting on is for the surgeons office to get my paperwork for work. They need to hurry, I don't want to reschedule.

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Sassygirl06    962

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I got my pre-op tomarrow...gotta get up at 6, leave by 7, get there by 1030am.

only down side to my doctors office is that it is so far away.

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