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Hi, I have my surgery on April 3rd, On the pre opt diet it's hard but ill survive :) So I've had 5 major surgeries in my life chest cracked open and others. I tried the sleep back in May but had scar tissues from a lap band and he wasn't able to do it said come back in 6 weeks, well i thought i'm not ready for round 2 just yet . Tries to lose on my own again, fail 15 lbs then thats it. So I found a new surgeon, anyways now I'm track to have it. Well , i guess everyone thinks you been through many surgeries it should be a breeze. NOT! I think i have anxiety because i know all that goes into it recovery and pain. I've been reading all the forums and seeing others experiences , allot not to positive to be frank , some are . :) Anyways looking for little inspiration and support today. :)

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Hi Tracy, I'm Becky and a new member. I also had the lap band many yrs ago lost 60 lbs never lost anymore but never gain either. My surg is sch for the 4th for the sleeve and just wanted to wish you good luck.

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I just had the sleeve just shy of 4 months ago and recovery was a breeze -- no pain, no complications, no problems. It can happen! You can do this! Hang in there.

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I had my sleeve surgery on 10/10/18. The first couple of days sucked (nausea and vomiting) but never really had pain. I never took 1 pain pill once I got home (though I did stay 2 nights due to vomiting). Some people get bad gas pains but they go away with walking. I feel a MILLION times better and more energetic that before the surgery. Good luck and “try” to relax!! 👍

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Hi treemystic. I completely understand your anxiety. My surgery it the 5th of April. Ive had many surgeries and always have anxiety. Just try to remember we are doing this for a reason. Just think where we will be in 1 year from now. So hang in there and let us know how your doing.

Michelle from NC

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Thank you everyone that took the time to reply :) I appreciate it. Best of luck to all in our journeys... :)

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5 hours ago, crazy4pooh218 said:

Hi Tracy, I'm Becky and a new member. I also had the lap band many yrs ago lost 60 lbs never lost anymore but never gain either. My surg is sch for the 4th for the sleeve and just wanted to wish you good luck.

Thank you very much Becky :) Wishing you best of luck also. :)

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1 hour ago, micad224 said:

Hi treemystic. I completely understand your anxiety. My surgery it the 5th of April. Ive had many surgeries and always have anxiety. Just try to remember we are doing this for a reason. Just think where we will be in 1 year from now. So hang in there and let us know how your doing.

Michelle from NC

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Thank you michelle, yeast's always a stressed but yes the long run will be good. :)

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3 hours ago, CyndieRI said:

I had my sleeve surgery on 10/10/18. The first couple of days sucked (nausea and vomiting) but never really had pain. I never took 1 pain pill once I got home (though I did stay 2 nights due to vomiting). Some people get bad gas pains but they go away with walking. I feel a MILLION times better and more energetic that before the surgery. Good luck and “try” to relax!! 👍

Thank you :) relax bubble bath :)

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4 hours ago, GradyCat said:

I just had the sleeve just shy of 4 months ago and recovery was a breeze -- no pain, no complications, no problems. It can happen! You can do this! Hang in there.

Well i hope that will be me too. Thank you :)

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