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Surgery in Chicagoland on Dec 1.... It's Finally Here



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After attending the information session in July, I've jumped through many hoops. I didn't have to do the six month diet, and I'm happy about that, but there were so many things to cross off. But i respect my doctor and group for being thorough and safe. So now, the day is almost here. I go in Monday for the "type and screen" blood test. Then I arrive Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. for the BIG EVENT. i feel like I've been responsibly doing all of the requirements, but now IT'S HERE. I'm not having doubts but realizing once again what a change I'm in for in the next few months, especially. I'm looking forward to the weight loss, of course. But I'm going to turn into one of "those" kind of eaters, you know, the ones who hardly eat anything. That is going to be so new and different for me, and so challenging. i'm a closet eater. i don't eat large amounts in front of people. So I'm going to have to find other things that make me happy when I used to reach for food. I have a few things on my list.

So, stay tuned. It's (almost) here!!!

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Good luck with your surgery. I'm 2weeks post open and also in the Chicagoland area. We are also the same age!

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Best wishes! I had RNY in the Chicago nw suburbs 5 months ago. I'm so grateful. So far have lost 73 lbs and couldn't be happier. You'll go through lots of changes, and will have lots of questions along the way. But we'll be here for you. Let us know how it goes Tuesday.

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Also in Chicago area and having surgery in January, if all goes as planned!

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Hope it went well. My date is Dec 28, also in Chicagoland.

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I'm also in the Chicagoland area and I was sleeved 12-14-2015

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