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Congratulations for going through it and doing well!

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Had my sleeve surgery on 8/16! Survived "Hell week 1 & 2" only with prayers & support of family & friends. Never thought sugar-free ice pops & sugar-free Jello would come to my rescue so often. Happy to report a 20lb weight loss so far. Not easy but this too shall pass. I'm going to succeed no matter what-I'm so determined to do this successfully!

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You are awesome and no matter what you go through today will not be as hard as going up a size...hahaha...good luck and keep posting, we are here for you!!!

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one day at a time. it will definitely get better and in a few weeks you'll feel completely normal again with the exception that you can only eat tiny bits at a time! i'm a little over 5 weeks post-op and i feel really great. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted! :)

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one day at a time. it will definitely get better and in a few weeks you'll feel completely normal again with the exception that you can only eat tiny bits at a time! i'm a little over 5 weeks post-op and i feel really great. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted! :)

I'm happy to read this . . . we have almost the same stats in terms of starting weight and goal weight. My surgery is 8/13. I'm nervous, but very encouraged after a good appointment with my surgeon today. Thanks for the inspiration!

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I'm happy to read this . . . we have almost the same stats in terms of starting weight and goal weight. My surgery is 8/13. I'm nervous, but very encouraged after a good appointment with my surgeon today. Thanks for the inspiration!

you're so welcome! i'm glad your appointment went well. i'll touch base before surgery to send you positive vibes. in the meantime, feel free to reach out with any questions! :)

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Tomorrow is the big day for me and while the sheer anticipation of beginning this new life the fear of surgery, hospitals, and virtually everything associated makes me what to pack my car and drive off as far and fast as I can. I am approaching this with the added difficulty of a total knee replacement that has broken. My orthodox surgeon has refused to repair the broken knee until I have lost 100 lbs - I've lost 20 going into the surgery for 80 to go. Hopefully by Nov. I will be able to repair the broken left knee. The added difficulty is that I can barely walk. I'm hoping that as the weight comes off the knee, I will be more mobile and can exercise a bit. Is there anyone out there facing anything close to this challenge? I'd love to hear from you if there is - and wish me luck and strength tomorrow.

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    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
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      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

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      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

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