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Just Made The Decision!

Abird123

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Abird123    0

Abird123
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hi everyone I just decided to get the gastric sleeve. has already been in to see my doctor, doctor william fuller. my mom and sister both have had to gastric sleeve and have had incredible results. after 3 years of battling with trying everyday to lose weight I've decided to finally get some help and get a tool that will level the playing field for me. it's hard to fight a battle with no weapons. I have been over weight since I was a child, I am now 24 years old and ready for the stress and worry of weight loss to be a thing of the past, to now look forward to being healthy and vibrant and even happier than I am now. Im very nervous about the surgery and recovery sonce it will be my first but im excited too. all my doctor's and psychiatrist have agreed that it will be a terrific tool for me and all of us cannot wait to see how well I respond. I love reading everyones stories and think you all are so brave to seek happiness and admit that we need a little extra help, its no different to me somedays than thinking of having a gallbladder removed but other days the stigma of "weight loss surgery (why cant you just stop eating?)" gets to me, but I know that this is what will help me to lose the weight AND maintain. I want healthy children and an active life. So Hi everyone! Im not sure when ill be approved but I hope as soon as possible, ive laid my demons to rest, sought help and am already embracing the changes. I already eat healthy and am in the gym several times a week. So excited and nervous!!

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shangefan    193

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Congrats on making a great decision for your life. You will do great!

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Back~To~Amy    307

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Congrats on making your decision and best of luck to you in your journey!

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iegal    460

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A great step for all your dreams and hopes. Keep on the boards so you know you are not alone in this journey. Bumps happen along with hazards. Knowledge and a postive attitude which you already possess will be your allies.

I love my sleeve and have no regrets.

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Abird123    0

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Thank you!! It really helps to have this site, though everyone i've felt comfortable sharing this decision with has been really supportive, after a while i feel like im talking their ears off haha.

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Smoggy    152

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Thumbs up, good luck!

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Go To Topic Listing PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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    • LadyVeteran1

      LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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    • Bugg

      Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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      1. stevieoriole

        stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

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