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I just wanted to introduce myself. While I'm excited for the sleeve, I very nervous as well. Any advice or tips are greatly appreciated!

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Welcome! Lurk around on the boards and you will get all kinds of information. I have not been sleeved yet--9 days to go--but if there is anything I can help you with yell!

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How come the wait is so long before surgery? September 17th seems like a long time. I have yet to be sleeved either, but just curious if this is the norm?

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I got my date of July 23 in the middle of May. Lots of people want to do it in the Summer so my surgeon is booked up.

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It was a date a chose for business and personal reasons. As long as I'm able to have a taste of Thanksgiving turkey (knock on wood) I will be good!

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Welcome to vst, bigchris! You will hear this more than once after surgery,,most important is Water and Protein. Sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk :) There are posts that give alot of great imformation on Protein Drinks, what to pack for the hospital trip, what not to eat,,etc. You can do a search on about anything you need to know here. Good luck,,looking forward to seeing you around the forums!

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