LeahDiarrhea

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Super great advice on here. Whether that be empathy or constructive criticism. It's hard to walk away from foods but you will be so proud of yourself when it becomes less of a struggle! You'll be fine, hun! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Before you know it you'll be nobese Sent from my iPhone using VST

This is what I have to look forward to losing! Bittersweet. Did anyone have extremely long hair pre op? Did your length make a difference in the amount of hair loss? Sent from my iPhone using VST

I would suggest that you surround yourself with more supportive people.

I have been thinking about the same thing. I can either recover in my apartment that's downtown and close to anything I may need or I can go an hour out to my parents house in the secluded mountains where I can get fresh air and momma love. This one is tough! I almost think staying home would be more comfortable...

I haven't even thought about this! I am 24. Oh noooooo I live in a college town!!! My mom had a similar WLS several years ago and she can party like a rockstar! Just take it easy and focus on your health for a while. How are you feeling other than your withdrawals? Lol...

I am a professional baker. I'm gonna miss taste testing!!!

You must feel amazing! You look wonderful, good for you!

Hey everyone I am also from WA and also going to Dr. Aceves! But I have to wait all summer for my surgery,.. I can't wait! But I would love to keep in touch with some local people, We can all go on this journey together? I wish you all the best of luck and feel free to talk to me if you need a friend!

Luckyyyyyy!!!

You should at least try to quit!

Ah! I am new to this too(kinda)... My momma has had the DS. Watching her go through that process was amazing and inspirational! I decided to go with something a little less invasive and avoid that battle of lifelong malabsorption. I just scheduled my sleeve date today! September 25! I know it's a few months from now, but that just gives me lots of time to prepare and I don't think I would have a job to come home to if I picked a time sooner. Finding this website was great! So many inspirational people and I have learned a lot, and have plenty more to learn! Although it makes me feel kind of nosey cause I can just sit here and read what everyone has to say, haha. I look forward to finding and giving support that's much needed! Bless you! Love, Leah

My mom had the duodenal switch ten years ago. She had it open, not lap. She has a pacemaker. Everything went fine for her! Her heart has improved tremendously since she had WLS! You should be fine, in my opinion. I have heard many good things of people with serious heart problems and previous heart operations having WLS. Whew, that was my first post!