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Congrats!! I think taking the first step is one of the hardest! I had the sleeve on 1/12/17, so just almost 3 weeks post op. So far so good! Wishing you all the best!

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Congratulations! Before you know it you will be on the loser's bench with the rest of us.

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I am also new and had my first visit on 1/24/17. I am doing the 6 MO insurance route and hope to gave a surgery date in august. I was so excited when I saw the dr and he said, yes of course you can do this. I broke down crying tears of joy. God Bless and good luck to ya'll :)

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I am also doing the 6 months that are required for insurance. I hope to have my surgery in August. I did my first visit the beginning of January. Would love to keep in touch with those just starting out also.

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Congratulations! Before you know it you will be on the loser's bench with the rest of us.

Thanks Redmaxx, I never wanted to be a "loser" as much as I do now..lol

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Hello All! I have just joined, but have been reading these forums for several months. Very helpful information. I will be having my RnY bypass surgery scheduled as soon as my surgeon gives the final approval. All insurance hoops done! Was told he would take about a week, then I could be scheduled about 6 wks from that time. Hoping for mid-March surgery date! VERY excited to do this.

I would love to follow along with others just starting out. We can really help each other!

My biggest concern is the expected period of depression shortly after surgery. I will probably post then, if I need help. I have the best, most supportive husband ever, so I'm sure he will be doing all he can to help me. I am so lucky!

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Good luck LGN900! Keep us posted! God Bless and prayers for you!

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    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
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      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

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      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

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