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[stephg 34]

Hey everyone! I am new here and will be having the sleeve done in about 2 weeks just looking for good advice and a lil support

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

new here looking for good advice and a lil support

Welcome Newbie

always enough room to welcome a smiling face

surgery in two weeks???

you must be so excited

you might have a few emotions - nervousness, excitement etc etc

all perfectly normal

ask your questions

read the boards - you will see things you can relate to

first suggestion coming up.............

post surgery - get up from bed ASAP and start walking around in the hospital

good for gas, and just to start your recovery

sip, sip, sip your water

if you are having trouble with cold Water - drink room temperature

take everything slowly

things will better day to day

you are on your way to a healthier, happier, longer life

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

[stephg 34]

Thank you!

[sbailey1 25]

Hi Steph! Welcome! I'm Stacie! I haven't had my surgery yet! I don't have a date set either. I go for the consultation with the surgeon on the 15th which I am really excited about!

You will love it here! How are you doing?

[stephg 34]

I am doing good but getting very nervous! I had an ACL repair done on 12/17 and am scheduled for the sleeve on 1/27. I'm still using my crutches and wondering if my knee if going to let me move forward with this? I should have been sleeved in October, but had to postpone it due to the knee injury and I don't want to put it off any longer!!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

postpone it due to the knee injury

stephg

sorry about your knee

tne reason behind those knee problems often have to do with our weight "issues"

i had 2 knee replacements

hope you continue to recup ok, and will have the surgery done on the 27th

being nervous, excited, scared et al are common emotions that will continue

speedy recovery

good luck

kathy

[stephg 34]

Thank you. My injury isn't due to my weight. I had a auto accident 20 yrs ago and broke my knee then had numerous surgeries and was doing great until September, when I had a horrible fall to the same knee. Now the weight on my leg is an issue, It has to go!!