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Hey - I am starting my sleeve journey. I am doing my 6 month insurance required waiting period right now. I should have surgery sometime in April or early May. I am so nervous!! I am about 255 right now and cannot wait to start my new life. I started out researching the LapBand, but after about a month of being totally convinced that is what I was going to do, I decided to look into the sleeve. My mind was changed quickly after reading all the stories of people having to switch to the sleeve from the band!!

I have 2 kids - 10 & 7 and I NEED to be healthy for them (and me too!). I have been reading this site and just wanted to introduce myself!

~Angie~

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welcome.gifhi angie

congrats on making the wise decision on having the sleeve

April or May is just around the corner. You've already been around the block researching, lot of good info here.

nice of you to introduce yourself

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i am also new her,going for my history and check -up ,on jan 4th am ,my nerves are getting alittle bad, after surgy how long on liquids?

I had surgery on dec 7 and have been on liquids since the 5th. I should be on stage 3 (soft foods) on Monday and can't wait. Everyone is different tho. Some doctors have people on liquids either shorter or longer than that. It just depends on your doc.

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Welcome Angie! I too started by looking at the band but ultimately didn't like the potential complications and progress. I'm pleased with my decision to have VST.

I think there is some wisdom in having to move slowly into this surgery. It gives one time to adjust both physically and mentally. Of course, insurance just wants some way to exclude people. But I suggest you use this time to really focus and begin the journey now. Your new life doesn't just start with the surgery -- it starts now when you begin to take control of your life.

And you are so right! Your kids will be beneficiaries of this process. How great is that??

Good luck!

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Welcome! I was on full liquids on the 2nd day, and on mushies at one week post-op. Every doctor is different.

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Welcome Angie! I felt the same too, and am in the process of completing my 6 month requirement for insurance. It will be June before I'm done with that. So between now and then I'm really trying to focus on eating like I will have to once I have the vsg done. I'm down 16 pounds so far. ;-)

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Congratulations! Welcome to this wonderful forum. I look forward to hearing about your journey.

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