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Lexsan

By Lexsan, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Lexsan    104

Lexsan
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Hi I am scheduled to have surgery Feb 20 I really need a mentor I'm starting to doubt and panic. Is that normal?

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nyc8dove    40

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Hi I am scheduled to have surgery Feb 20 I really need a mentor I'm starting to doubt and panic. Is that normal?

I'm pre surgery too.... I am very anxious about all of this too. I am sure it is normal. I wish you the best of luck. Where are you having it done?

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Lexsan    104

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Hi I'm having mines done at North Shore Community Hospital Dr Gellman in Long Island. What about you?

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Lexsan    104

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I see in one of your old posts you are seeing Dr. Gadaletta at North Shore also cool we should chat.

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nyc8dove    40

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I see in one of your old posts you are seeing Dr. Gadaletta at North Shore also cool we should chat.

Yes. I'm finishing up pre-op tests. I've been told by many people that Gadaleta is one of the best. Is Gellman the other doc in the practice? The name is familiar.

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nyc8dove    40

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I see in one of your old posts you are seeing Dr. Gadaletta at North Shore also cool we should chat.

Yes. I'm finishing up pre-op tests. I've been told by many people that Gadaleta is one of the best. Is Gellman the other doc in the practice? The name is familiar.

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Lexsan    104

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Yes he is. He is great as well.

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kcinpa    159

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Preoop jitters are normal. I almost backed out the day of the surgery. And I have had some ups and downs afterwords as well, but for the most part this has been great and is definitely working!! I was sleeved on 1/28 my weight was 450lbs and I just went for my first postop visit on 2/8 and I was down to 421lbs. My goal weight it 200lbs so I have awhile to go. I think the worst part for me was my mental hunger. I am finally getting over that, it only took a few weeks...... Lol. I am sure you will do fine, good luck!! :-)

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nyc8dove    40

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Yes he is. He is great as well.

Do you still go to the support groups? I'm due to go this month.

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Lexsan    104

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Thank you I am totally freaking out how did you get past the jitters

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Lexsan    104

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Where's the support forum?

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