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No regrets at all! Started my journey June 3rd at 242 and was sleeved Dec 5th. Tomorrow Im one week post op and at 219. No complications, Water and full liquids are going down perfect. Minimal pain and only had nauseau in the hospital the first 2 days. I get better every day. Love my sleeve. I cant wait to see what the rest of my journey has in store for me.

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Thanks so much to everyone who has responded. I'm now getting very excited about my decision! How amazing is this website! So glad I happened upon it!

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Artsong, I've been wondering what your doctor says about your weightloss? Do they have good follow-up or a nutritionist you can speak to? Any support groups?

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My only regret is that I didn't do this 20 yrs ago, I could have really have been enjoying life, so I'm just gonna start living it now! Sleeved 6 months ago and down 100 lbs this week, that was my Christmas wish and I got it!

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I am SOOOOO happy that I went through with this.

Pre Op I doubted my ability to be successful' date=' was scared to death I would have some serious complication or might die, was terrified of letting go of food, feared that I would have constant problems post-op since I travel so much for work and food would be difficult to manage the first month....

Leap of faith.

I would do it again. I would have loved to have been able to do it decades ago.

It has made a huge difference in my life.

My quality of life has improved significantly and I am a outwardly happier and more confident person. I actually am beginning to feel good in my own skin.[/quote']

I have all the same fears you had. I'm so glad I read this post! I'm glad I'm not alone ????

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I am SOOOOO happy that I went through with this.

Pre Op I doubted my ability to be successful' date=' was scared to death I would have some serious complication or might die, was terrified of letting go of food, feared that I would have constant problems post-op since I travel so much for work and food would be difficult to manage the first month....

Leap of faith.

I would do it again. I would have loved to have been able to do it decades ago.

It has made a huge difference in my life.

My quality of life has improved significantly and I am a outwardly happier and more confident person. I actually am beginning to feel good in my own skin.[/quote']

I have all the same fears you had. I'm so glad I read this post! I'm glad I'm not alone ????

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I don't regret this surgery at all! I'm even glad I didn't do it sooner! My options would have been gastric bypass or the band....boo! Plus now they have figured out that the sleeve needs to be smaller than what they did 5 yrs ago. Also, with all my attempts at dieting over the years, I've learned to make good food choices. Timing was perfect!

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1 week 1 day post op and have no regrets! I've already lost 24 pounds and I feel great! The worst part was the first 2 days... Gas pains and nausea. But after that it hasn't been bad at all. I just had my first post op appointment today and everything looks great. I was so scared and nervous too before I had y surgery... Had a couple of breakdowns and struggled with the pre op diet but now I am so happy I did it! Good luck and stay strong :-)

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Nope! On my way to my 2 month post-op visit with my surgeon-I've lost over 50 lbs since 1st visit with him in August! Sooo happy! Is it easy? No-I have a lot of food issues to work through. I eat too fast and am learning not to and try really hard not to eat that one bite too many that i'm accustomedto doing, as well. One meal at a time is my motto! Feel 10 years younger - 50's are the new 30's after being sleeved!

I eat too fast also! Yesterday, I made a real effort to take my time eating and it was actually very relaxing meal. Hubby, daughter and I had great conversation. The meal's focus was the conversation, not the food!

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