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I have been excited about having WLS since I made the decision about a month ago. My consultation was original scheduled for mid-September and it was moved up to next week. I am still on schedule for surgery in November.

I have been reading almost everything I can get my hands on about WLS including these boards. I have been looking at a lot of before and after photos on Instagram which help give me a lot of hope and inspiration.

This morning, I woke up even more excited about how I know my life will change, including being able to tie my shoes to buying normal-sized clothes. It hit me today that I'm even excited about dating and having sex again. There, I wrote it. YES, I'm excited about dating and having sex again!!! :D

November can't come soon enough! :)

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Congrats on your impending surgery and life change! Good for you for doing research and learning prior to surgery. Get ready for the most amazing journey and wishing you much success! Good luck!!

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So excited for you! I was sleeved June 15 and it has been the best decision ever. And enjoy the dating and whatever may come along with it

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Congrats on your decision.

Get ready for a wild ride! It's not all sunshine and lollipops - you will have good days and you'll have crappy days. You will have easy days and hard days. You'll cry tears of happiness and hears of frustration. There are certainly highs and lows.

For me, except for marrying my husband and having my son, this was the best decision of my life.

Best of luck toy you!

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I am very excited for you! It probably feels like Christmas morning for you! I know that was how I felt. I had a huge grin on my face when they took me to surgery. I had a huge grin when I woke up in recovery.

All I could think about was what this surgery was going to help me do.

I am so much more healthy now and it doesn't hurt when someone sees me for the first time in a while and they are shocked.

Both my sons were with me last night and both were like Mom, your getting so skinny! Apparently I am carrying my 191lbs well because no one can believe I have another 25 to go. They were shocked when I revealed my weight to them.

They both said we are clearly not used to seeing you so slim.

P.s. Last night I was purchasing a jacket. Normally I would buy a 3x, I had to buy a medium!! I never thought I would get into a medium again in my life!

You are going to love your new lease on life!

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Remember to take a before photograph so you can lay it side by side with an after photo.

Walk daily for around 30 minutes. It will help with the recovery process.

If you are a caffeine drinker discontinue that now. I had a 6 coke a day habit and went cold turkey. I suffered with a week of withdrawal syndrome (bad headaches and muscle aches). Better to get that over with now than compound the effects of the surgery with a caffeine withdrawal effects.

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I am very excited for you! It probably feels like Christmas morning for you! I know that was how I felt. I had a huge grin on my face when they took me to surgery. I had a huge grin when I woke up in recovery.

All I could think about was what this surgery was going to help me do.

I am so much more healthy now and it doesn't hurt when someone sees me for the first time in a while and they are shocked.

Both my sons were with me last night and both were like Mom, your getting so skinny! Apparently I am carrying my 191lbs well because no one can believe I have another 25 to go. They were shocked when I revealed my weight to them.

They both said we are clearly not used to seeing you so slim.

P.s. Last night I was purchasing a jacket. Normally I would buy a 3x, I had to buy a medium!! I never thought I would get into a medium again in my life!

You are going to love your new lease on life!

Congratulations on your medium jacket! :D

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I'm so happy for you! Hold on to your seat because it is a wild ride but totally worth it. This is the best place for help, answers, and a good swift kick in the rear if you need it! I couldn't have been successful without everyone on here. No one knows how you feel like the people on here. I wish you the very best on your journey!

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I have been excited about having WLS since I made the decision about a month ago. My consultation was original scheduled for mid-September and it was moved up to next week. I am still on schedule for surgery in November.

I have been reading almost everything I can get my hands on about WLS including these boards. I have been looking at a lot of before and after photos on Instagram which help give me a lot of hope and inspiration.

This morning, I woke up even more excited about how I know my life will change, including being able to tie my shoes to buying normal-sized clothes. It hit me today that I'm even excited about dating and having sex again. There, I wrote it. YES, I'm excited about dating and having sex again!!! :D

November can't come soon enough! :)

I recently went into an exclusive relationship after being uninvolved with anyone for many many years. Let me tell you...sex when you are thinner and more 'flexible' is terrific.

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I'm right there with you! November Surgery! Cant wait for sex with my hubby of 21 years! :P

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