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Hello All,

I'm currently in the process of meeting with surgeons to discuss surgery and what needs to be done before I get my date. I have gone to the classes and on Thursday I'm meeting with the surgeon and then I guess psychologist and nutritionist from what I was told all in the same day. The last class that I went to I was handed the book with information on all the types of surgery's I have decided to do the sleeve and feel very committed to doing this change I have two kids 4 & 2 and I want to be able to run and play with them without running out of breath... Lol I have taken the first step and have completely stopped drinking soda ' oh man that is hard but I figure I'm going to have to stop after surgery why not stop now right? Well I'm also really scared but know its all for the best and I'm glad I found this app and I can talk to people who are doing the same:-) I wish you all luck.

Alex

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Hey, I'm in the bay area. I had my surgery at Stanford on July 24th. I cut out sodas months before the surgery as well. It was really hard. Nowadays I only crave soda because it has such a strong taste compared to my Water. I have sipped it a few times but it's so sweet and too carbonated to me now. It also doesn't feel great on the stomach. Good luck to you.

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I had a lot of pain post-op but the drugs really helped. I would say about the 13th/14th day is when I felt normal again.

I feel pretty good food-wise. I feel like I can eat anything and drink anything as long as I take it slow. Of course I don't but I don't feel uncomfortable with food anymore.

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I'm originally from the Bay Area but moved ten years ago to Sacramento.

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I'm originally from the Bay Area but moved ten years ago to Sacramento.

Have you had ur surgery yet?

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I will be having my surgery at Stanford, just waiting to get my call to schedule the surgery. I already jumped through all the hoops and test needed. I was supposed to have surgery with Dr. Morton but he is full till January so I decided to switch to Dr. Rivas. Good luck with your journey.

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Hi Aniimim =) ... had my VSG at Kaiser SSF and am 6 + months out post-op. Sounds like you are coming along in the process....best wishes to you on your journey!

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Hi Aniimim =) ... had my VSG at Kaiser SSF and am 6 + months out post-op. Sounds like you are coming along in the process....best wishes to you on your journey!

Hi, I haven't had my surgery yet but in the process all is a go I just need to drop 20lbs before I can have the surgery so I'm working on it good luck to you and hope everything is going great if you have any tips that you would like to share Pre and post op please share.

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I will be having my surgery at Stanford, just waiting to get my call to schedule the surgery. I already jumped through all the hoops and test needed. I was supposed to have surgery with Dr. Morton but he is full till January so I decided to switch to Dr. Rivas. Good luck with your journey.

Haha, same situation. I got switched from Dr. Morton to Rivas. He comes off as very nice and caring, knows what he's doing. He told me he's never had a patient with a leak so I'm sure your surgery will go great :)

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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