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I finally saw my surgeon again last Friday, and after reviewing all the info from my referral appts and talking with me, he agreed to do the sleeve (instead of RNY)! I'm so excited. :} When I 1st started coming to this site, I was in desperate need of info bc I needed to know if this thing (VSG) was worth fighting for. I still wasn't sure he'd agree due to his concerns abt my prior GERD history. He seemed excited that I chose it, though (& that my tummy showed no active signs of GERD, etc). When I told him I've been watching videos of the surgery, his face lit up & he asked me if I'd watch a video of my surgery if they made one, & then if I'd be willing to let them use the video for future patients & doctors, trainings, info, etc. I said HEEEECK YEAHRRR! lol

It just feels so good to be real finally. He said that he doesn't see any reason why I can't be sleeved in December. :} **exhale**

weight.png 347*294/284/135 (*347HW/294SSW) | @Mwrarr | mwrarr.wordpress.com

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Congrats and i would love to see a video of my surgery!. Good luck and keep us posted!

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Congrats. I watched the video to, I like to know what's being done to me.

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Thank you, thank you!! The YouTube videos definitely helped my decision making. Before that, I was completely freaked out abt losing my stomach forever. :}

weight.png 347*294/284/135 (*347HW/294SSW) | @Mwrarr | mwrarr.wordpress.com

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Exciting times ahead. Congratulations on your upcoming VSG surgery.

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Thanks! :) I'm excited, but definitely aware of the issues... Yesterday I had this weird feeling of "ahhhhhh...." followed up with "omg kid, you gots no dern idear what's coming..." haha

weight.png 347*294/284/135 (*347HW/294SSW) | @Mwrarr | mwrarr.wordpress.com

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Which YouTube videos are you watching? I like the success stories, but the surgery videos freak me out.

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I googled VSG surgery procedure & got a couple of search hits. I'll try to find the one I was talking about & post it.

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      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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    • 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. Selina333

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

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    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

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        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

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        Thank you ❤️

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