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You'll have that. I went through the "no turning back" window of thought. But I am soooo grateful I went through with it. Last year any physical activity was misery. Any. But this next spring I am signed up for horseback riding lessons. And I'm in my 50's.

No kidding, the first 3 months or so are hard. But now, it's just so normal and okay I find it amazing. And I had the occasion to binge eat so it's not like I went in w/ no real serious food issues. (As they explained to me, my idea of binge eating and true binge eating are two different things but that's not relevant if you think you have the issue and I did.)

My advice: Be brave this one time and it will save you many, many other times in the future where you will not have to be brave but will be able to be bold instead!

Good luck.

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Good morning! I am excited and nervous about getting my sleeve! I am being sleeved in Cincinnati Ohio with Dr. Trace Curry on December 19th. I am happy to read all of the posts and look forward to communicating with people that understand what I will be going through!

Hello and Welcome to VST!!! I always love seeing fresh new faces here. This is the place to be! :)

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Hi MsBoo--i'm new here myself, though i don't have a surgery date yet. it sounds like a really exciting time for you and hubby--really happy for you! do keep us posted post-op :)

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aww thanks MsBoo79 ... I am doing well... Thanks God I didn't need dialysis ... so I just HBP meds twice a day.. Hopefully after surgery I can stop the meds and the HBP will be gone...

I'm glad to know that you are well, my grandfather was a diabetic and his kidneys were severely damaged from years of uncontrolled blood pressure. I'm sure that after surgery your hbp issues will be resolved...

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Welcome! Congrats on your upcoming sleeve!

Thank you!

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Congrats MsBoo! I'm sure you're going to do great,,my prayers go out to you.

Thank you! I'm praying that all goes well and my recovery is safe a speedy

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Hi MsBoo--i'm new here myself, though i don't have a surgery date yet. it sounds like a really exciting time for you and hubby--really happy for you! do keep us posted post-op :smile1:

I was so happy to find this site after they changed my surgery and now I'm hooked lol! My husband is excited but worried at the same time and I just keep telling him that GOD is in control. Now me on the other hand, I'm super excited.....

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Good morning! I am excited and nervous about getting my sleeve! I am being sleeved in Cincinnati Ohio with Dr. Trace Curry on December 19th. I am happy to read all of the posts and look forward to communicating with people that understand what I will be going through!

Congrats on your date!! We are all going to need the advice and the support so I'm glad to find you all as well!

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Hello Msboo79! I'm new here too. My sleeve surgery date will be mid January at Columbia University in Missouri. Thrilled to be going on this my final weight loss journey(hopefully)...praying for all positive outcomes for us all!

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Hi MsBoo, you will be sleeved the day before me! Good luck and congrats!

Thank you and Congrats to you as well!

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