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Hi everyone. I've been reading these boards for the last couple of days and decided to join.

I'm getting sleeved exactly in 15 days (May 27th). I'm nervous but excited all at once!!!

I'm 6'4 and currently 360lbs. My goal is to reach 220lbs. Hope to share some experiences here. :)

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sleeved May 27th. I'm nervous - excited all at once!!!

Broken Record

Welcome to the VSG board!!!

we're good eggs, some of us more cracked than others!!! :lol:

15 days and counting???

may 27th will be here before you know it!!!!

i/most/many got nervous, exited prior to WLS

very normal feelings, you aren't alone

you are starting the beginning of your new healthier, happier, longer life

you have a lot of work to do - but the sleeve will be there to help you reach your goal

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

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Welcome! You'll find lots of good info here & support from some great folks. I am planning for June, and like you I'm both nervous and excited. It will be tough, but I think I'm ready. Good luck to you!

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The next couple of weeks will fly by for you! Good luck.

I go on Weds and am super excited!

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Welcome to the board and good luck during pre-op and surgery. You will find the people and information on this board incredibly helpful during your journey.

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Welcome!!

I'm 2.5 years post-op and my surgeon has a mentoring program. I mentored a man who was 6' and 425 to start. He got down to 280 at about 9 months post-op. He's been stuck there for a while but his ultimate goal is 250.

I think you will do just fine!

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