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Getting Sleeved in April..is anyone from MI on this site.

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lavey93    3

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I am really excited yet nervous about my procedure. I would like to network with someone in the Michigan area that has had or will be having the procedure.

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jen1211    203

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I am in Grand Rapids Mi, and had surgery on 12-11-12. ;-) Would love to keep up with someone from this area. ;-)

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nurselis    4

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Im from SE Michigan and my surgery date is 4-1-13!

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adargie    159

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I'm just north of GR in Rockford. I prob won't be sleeved till july trudging through insurance requirements.

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lavey93    3

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Great let's all keep in touch. This is such critical time for all of us, what a transition I am looking forward to sharing my progress and challenges! Currently, I am preparing to start my presurgical diet one week early to get in the mind set of withdrawing from caffeine and sugar.

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jen1211    203

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Jen1211 how is your progress???

I am doing really well, I have lost 76 lbs and am almost 13 weeks. :-)

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jen1211    203

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I'm just north of GR in Rockford. I prob won't be sleeved till july trudging through insurance requirements.

Wow, we're very close!

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I am doing really well' date=' I have lost 76 lbs and am almost 13 weeks. :-)[/quote']

That's awesome I am so HAPPY for you. How has your transition been? Any complications or words of wisdom? If you don't mind me asking what was your presurgical weight? I am at 360 so I have a long way to go :(

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jen1211    203

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That's awesome I am so HAPPY for you. How has your transition been? Any complications or words of wisdom? If you don't mind me asking what was your presurgical weight? I am at 360 so I have a long way to go :(

My pre-op weight was 325 and now I am 249. I have had a relatively easy recovery/transition, no complications. I just don't tolerate certain foods and have been feeling my restriction a lot. As far as words of wisdom, follow what the doc's/nut's say! Lol don't rush yourself into eating your old food choices, we fo need to change these to be successful. Check out the world according to eggface blog for shake recipes and for some healthy recipes for later on. If you have any question s, feel free to ask specifics. ;-)

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lavey93    3

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Jen wow that's really good. I am thinking about starting my presurgical diet 2 weeks before instead of the week before to get my mind right.

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jen1211    203

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Jen wow that's really good. I am thinking about starting my presurgical diet 2 weeks before instead of the week before to get my mind right.

I wouldn't start 2 weeks early...you have restrictions for so long post op you will be wanting to cheat! Lol

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lavey93    3

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Ikr...however, I am scared to go cold turkey, because I will still be working up until the day before. :(

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April 9 surgery date in Ypsilanti here. :-)

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jen1211    203

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Ikr...however' date=' I am scared to go cold turkey, because I will still be working up until the day before. :([/quote']

Well good luck!;-)

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