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I just had my first consultation appointment on 8-8-16 which they said what would be beneficial for me is get the sleeve and then later get the RNY and seen my dietitian the same day. I've scheduled my cardiology appointment and education class appointment as well. I've called to schedule my psychology appointment but nothing yet (they haven't called me back 3rd time calling them) so far all my appointments are in September. I have to lose 20 pounds in four months before they will consider me. Which I'm nervous about. It's not impossible. I've already loss 4lbs before this appointment. I pray I can keep this going. So as for support my family I don't have any. My sister had it done a year ago but had the Rny not the sleeve. You would think she would be supportive but she says she only wants me to experience the pain and the miserable parts of the surgery. I medically need a tool to help me with my weight. My sister told me she done her surgery for preventive measures not a necessity like what I need it for. So I didn't tell her I am going to get the surgery. So the people I did tell I went back a told them I wasn't having it. So I stand alone. I'll keep you all posted.

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Your sister only wants you to experience pain and miserable parts of the surgery? How messed up is that?

Best of luck with your surgery. Since you don't have support at home you will have to build your own support network. Your bariatric team and BariatricPal are great places to start. You may also want to attend bariatric support group meetings. See if your surgeon's office or the person who does your psych clearance can suggest a good therapist.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

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You will definitely get great support here! I'm being very selective about who I tell that I'm having surgery. I don't want any negative Nellies ruining this for me.

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