Concerned friends ... Do you really want to do this?

[Pescador 1,374]

We were all scared, all nervous, all excited and optimistic. It is the greatest gift my husband and I could have ever given ourselves. I wish you the best!!!!

[Libbyloses 5]

Lori. I don't have a date yet. I have the same feelings about life style changes to get the weight off and keep it off. Good luck to you. I look forward to hearing about your progress

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[aking5253 12]

I have lost a lot of weight during my six-month required pre-op diet program, so my friends are all saying the same thing. When I explain to them that I still have another 100+ pounds to lose, and that the surgery is going to be a tool to anchor the second half of the weight loss AND (more importantly) the lifelong maintenance, they usually see the point, and become very encouraging.

I had to go to an urgent care center about 1 week before my surgery on 10/3/16 and found out I had gout. The doctor there actually tried to talk me out of the surgery. He congratulated me on my current loss of 30 pounds but told me because I am in a commuter relationship and happy and very healthy looking I should not have it. When I told him it my choice to,have the surgery as a tool for healthy weight maintenance he backed off and was happy for my resolve. Sometimes I think,they try to test how willing you are to stick to the change and use your tool.

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[Pescador 1,374]

Our Cardiologist and Internist were both very supportive of our being sleeved, 100 percent. They are still supportive three years later, seeing the difference in our health and lives.