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Ok so a couple weeks ago I went to my first sleeve appointment. I wanted to take some time and think about it. So I figured the 6months diet will give me enough time to really make up my mind. Well a couple days ago I decided the sleeve was best for me and yesterday afternoon I received a call they have my approval no 6month diet necessary. Today I know I should be excited but I'm a little scared I guess because it's a reality now. They are calling me to let me knows dates today. Could everyone keep me on their prayers please just to get rid of the nervousness I have all of a sudden . I thought I would be super excited has anyone else felt like this when they were approved?

Thanks everyone

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Congratulations on getting your date. It would be crazy not to be anxious or nervous, we all went through it and will be here for you, you are in my prayers.

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I got the call on Monday that my date is April 4 and I thought I would be super excited but my first reaction was shaking and tears lol I don't know why that is how I felt directly when I got the call but I am super nervous. I am not shaking or crying anymore but I also feel very nervous and I think it's because I have never had major surgery before. Now I am just trying to concentrate on the positivity that lies ahead of me and trying my best to just imagine what life will be like afterwards and not so much on the surgery itself

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It helped me a lot to focus on my preparations. Finding which Protein Shakes I liked, making a calendar showing my food stages, buying all the supplies I'd need, etc. It can definitely be emotionally overwhelming. This will be a HUGE life change and you will be giving up a lot of the things you have known for so long. Or at least THINK you are giving them up. Just try to focus on the day-to-day and not get too caught up in what-ifs.

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@@mizzzzzzT & @@cbrown1 - I felt that way too. I had never had major surgery but it was honestly rather easy for me. Follow your doctors orders pre-op and get moving as soon as possible post-op and after you are able to eat pureed foods life seems a bit more "normal", it is a new normal, but definitely do able.

hang on for a ride!

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what insurance do you have? i believe i have the same requirement and it would be great to find out that it was revised or something. lol

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