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Thanks ladies. I have great coordinators at the hospital so I was able to text with them today. Fingers crossed we get it figured out tomorrow. The days I want to give up I remember the only person it would truly affect is me. Unless someone’s been fighting this weight battle like the rest of us, they wouldn’t understand how much this surgery means.

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I'm so happy! I had my appointment with my surgeon today and finally got a surgery date... Sept 27th.

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Yay! So glad you got your date!!!!

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Thanks.. I know it's still off abit, but just relieved to have a date after working hard these past months

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Hi, all! I’m so happy these forums exist. I have just put down my deposit for my surgery for a gastric sleeve. I’m having my surgery done in Turkey & the dates are 26th September - 1st October. I’m very nervous but more excited!

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On 06/28/2022 at 11:58, Vicky Sue said:



I don't have an exact date yet but my surgery team planning end of Sept. I started my journey in April and have been working hard to get rid of some of my old habits. Drinking diet coke was the hardest, but now soda free. I can't just drink Water so I've been drinking crystal light. Breakfast was also I've not really done. Now, I'm faithful every morning even it's just a greek yogurt. Also , throwing the straw away was tough but I keep thinking of how much better things will be. I've been journaling as a request from my dietitian and it had been a good tool for me to see what I need to watch. I've lost 19lbs in a few months which I'm grateful for.


I’m scheduled for surgery on September 13th. Once I finish the diet sodas in my pantry I am cutting myself off for good. I am going to have to find more ways to get Water in because I am terrible about drinking water.

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I still continue to drink the sugar free drink mixes and have recently been having Decaf tea. I have problems drinking just Water too.

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Congrats to LaLaLand and nerdymama for having your dates. Our times will be here before you know it

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On 8/12/2022 at 4:53 PM, Vicky Sue said:

Congrats to LaLaLand and nerdymama for having your dates. Our times will be here before you know it

Thanks, VickySue! My surgery date is 27th September so less than 5 weeks. Have you got your surgery date yet?

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Uggg... got a call earlier this week and my surgery team said I have to wait the full 6 months for surgery. So now, it looks like late October. I remain grateful though as I'm blessed to have insurance.

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Hello everyone! My surgery date is September 24! Super excited! South Florida! Any south Florida people on a similar journey and timeline?

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Hello everyone! My surgery date is September 24! Super excited! South Florida! Any south Florida people on a similar journey and timeline?

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Congrats on your upcoming surgery. Mine was to be sept 27th but insurance delayed. It should either be Oct 4th or the 25th. I have an appt Thursday and hope to find out then.

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2 hours ago, Vicky Sue said:

Congrats on your upcoming surgery. Mine was to be sept 27th but insurance delayed. It should either be Oct 4th or the 25th. I have an appt Thursday and hope to find out then.

Thank you! Best of luck and success!!!!

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