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Hi All-

I'm new to the site and still going through the requirements needed for surgery. I'm thinking I will be sleeved within the next two months. Looking for others in the same situation and those who have already had surgery for information and support. I don't know anyone else who has had the surgery in my area so I thought I would try an online community! Please feel free to add me:)

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Welcome. I'm kind of new here also.This site is a great place and everyone is so helpful. I started on May 2 with getting all my requirements and my surgery is 8-14. Hope the process goes smooth for u.

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Hello & welcome. I am relatively new here as well and I am so glad I found this site.

Like you, I do not know any1 who's had the sleeve but know several who had by-pass surgery. I started my journey back in Feb. and was sleeved on June 26.

Hope all goes well for you on your journey and again, welcome :).

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Hi everyone... I am new to this site as well... I had my first appt today... I was going in there planning to get the lap band... But my surgeon and myself feel that the sleeve is better for me... My grandmother and mother got the gastric bypass years ago... And from seeing them go through it... I just know that is not an option for me... I am nervous and honestly scared to death... But i know i need this... Goodluck to everyone!

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hi Christi.

we all at some point new this was the last or only option left for us (at least for me it was). when i made the decision to get sleeved, i didn't want to hear negative chitter chatter so i told only a hand full of people what was going on and why. a decision i do not regret. it was hard, scary, and nerve racking but i wanted it, i needed it and i knew this was for me.

thats not to say it was an easy decision...it was not. i took a year to make this move, and i have not looked back. i have friends who have had gastric bypass and one of my first thoughts was why would i want to leave all that stomach inside after the pouch is made. answer: i did not. when i learned of the sleeve i knew it was the right choice for me. now my friends supports me but none of them quite understand because the sleeve is relatively new - especially considering when they all had their surgeries.

you are in the right place, i found this site just a short while and i am glad i did and you will be too. hang in there, be strong, you can do it.

welcome aboard :)

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Hi xiola511, I'm brand new to the site as well. So like you, I have a ton of questions. I just submitted all my documents to insurance today!! I'm praying for a fast approval! If approved, I'm hoping to be scheduled by mid October. Keeping my fingers crossed...

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Thanks everyone:) It's scary, confusing & exciting but definitely a lonely experience when you don't have others that have gone through it or are going through it with you to talk to!

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Welcome :) I'm new as well. I just had my consultation July 18th and have my ekg on August 15th. But great news came in today with a pre approval letter! So good luck to you and your journey!

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