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So this is for people who are probably a little ways out from surgery. I myself am on track to be sleeved in July. Just wanted to know from people who have been where I am, knowing what you know now, what would you do differently? I heard some people wish they would have had one more trip to the buffet or another soda. Also, someone I met said she wish she would have used scar cream from the start for her scars. I'd really love the advice. Thanks!

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The only thing I would have changed is I would have gotten it done 10/20 years sooner. There is no food I ate previously that I miss now. I know how my skin reacts am I use scare cream regularly. If I had know it would be this easy I would have done it earlier.

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20 years sooner. If it existed back then. :)

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Three years sooner but I am only 13 days post op. First day after surgery I wish that I never did it to much pain. I love not being able to eat a lot and not stuffing myself on holidays. I am hosting the Fourth of July this year at my house and I am so excited. Guess what no over eating for me. I actually love being sleeve

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I'd have paid more attention to the emotional issues both before and after surgery,

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@@Vad1988

I would have never let my husband talk me into wearing skinny jeans. With weight loss its been funny to learn that just because it fit's does NOT mean I should wear it. Especially at my age :P

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The only regret I had is that I was too embarrassed to take good before photos and I didn't measure myself, Sure wish I would have taken my measurements. Other than that............nothing. I would have done nothing different. Fun and exciting the whole way down to goal. Don't get me wrong there were some bumps but nothing big.

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