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I feel like I've been re-birthed and am so happy! I had my op on Tuesday 27th Sept and arrived home from hospital today. I have so much to say and so much I want to ask but I just don't know where to begin. However I will start by saying that the operation went well and I've experienced a speedy recovery so far.

To introduce myself, I'm a 47 yo married mother of 3 children in their early 20s. I'm from Geelong, Victoria, Australia. On Tuesday I weighed in at 125.9 kilos (277.5 lbs). So I guess this is it a new beginning....bring it on!

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Happy birthday (sleeve) and welcome to the losers bench! Looking forward to your posts.

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This is a great place to receive info and get support and encouragement. Welcome. Please read thru the posts and if you do not find the answers please post. I am sure one of the fantastic people on the forum will have an answer! Looking forward to following your progress

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How exciting for you!

I have my surgery coming up in just under three weeks and I am excited to get started.

Keep on posting about your progress!

Kara

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Glad everything is going good for you. This is a great place for information.

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Happy Birthday to you too, my sleeve date was the 27th as well!

Like you I am doing so well, no complications, no nausea and vomiting. Learning to listen to new tummy noises and signals is interesting LOL! Good Luck to you and welcome to the losers bench!

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Welcome! You will find that getting the sleeve was likely one of the best decisions of your life...it certainly has been for me. This forum is a great place to ask questions and get support. :D

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