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Just-Kelly i am getting sleeved by dr. Omotosho on Monday march 25th. He is really nice. I had my pre op today and when i got home my emotions ran really high. I explained to him that i was nervous and he said thats natural. I wish you the best of luck

Oh! How did I not know this forum/post existed?!
I was sleeved March 18th by Dr. Yoo at the Duke Raleigh hospital. The whole experience, as a whole, was completely awesome. I had a moment's doubt of using Duke Raleigh vs the main Duke hospital with the dedicated bariatric ward/areas but ultimately chose it due to Dr. Yoo's availability and the convenience to my living in Clayton. And I have to say that I'm really glad I did!
Honestly, the whole set up with the Duke Health system as been amazing with the possible exception of where they sent me for the psych eval. The biggest thing I couldn't get over was how nice everyone was. Or if they weren't, they sure faked it well!
But no matter how happy I was/am with them and how involved they are even after the surgery I'm so glad to know that there are others in the local area that are also going through such a crazy thing as being sleeved.

That's exactly where I'm sore - left side! Other than that, I'm doing good, too. Sleeved 3/26 - 21 lbs down as of yesterday, all post-op!

4 Weeks......but i'm almost 2 Weeks post op
My new life began,March 25,2013

I drink allll the time.. crystal light.. Hawaiian punch packets... arizona zero half lemonade half tea.. iced tea.. dannon squirts.. not sure of the name but thwir version of mio..hot tea.. Powerade zero... basically anything I can find with no sugar

Hi. I had surgery on March 22nd. I am physically healing well with very little discomfort. But I'm hungry! I can't wait to get to the puree stage. I am definitely noticing a change in the taste of food. I am also craving every food commercial on TV. I read about of posts on here and feel like i have great company and a lot of good ideas. This is a great support tool! More to come soon

I can't wait until I can have some refried Beans with a little salsa and melted cheese. That sounds so very good right now. I think my doc wants me to wait another week before I try those, though...

Thank you so much for the support, you guys are great I hope you're all right, and my head thinks you probably are; it's just my stupid body and emotions that aren't going with the flow right now. I will hang on to this post, and I really hope I can look back on it with a smile. I think I'll still be glad in any case that I have a record of this feeling for anyone who thinks this is the "easy" road!!! *group hug, but mind the incisions!*

Can you put in FMLA so that even if you take unpaid time off related to the surgery/presurgery etc., your job should be protected?

Great news.......one week and one day post op I am down 9lbs. I called my Dr yesterday, and I can have watered down cream of wheat. I added sugar free Carmel Syrup to it and it was great.......on my way to a healthier me
My new life began,March 25,2013

Bela.....way to go...I Dont drink tomatoe juice so enjoy....as for sleep......didn't they give u pain meds....I sleep real good
My new life began,March 25,2013

Happy one week sleeveavirsery to all I hope u feel as good as I do

Me too!! It's almost here. We will do awesome! Good luck!
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Thank you! I've never heard of getting a wrist band a week ahead of time. That's crazy, and I would be pissed too, especially since I'm not telling anyone about my surgery. I would think it would get wrecked after a week of showering and hand washing. Very strange.

Hi everyone! I'm getting sleeved April 1st (no foolin!) at Duke by Dr. Omotosho. Excited/nervous/resolved. Need to start my pre-op diet soon; I've been experimenting with lots of different shakes.
I'm 29, engaged, no kids, work in government. Would love to make some sleeve friends! Send me a message or post here if you'd be interested in meeitng up!

Hey u guys n gals congrats I got my approval today do excited now waitn on my date hopefully soon soon soon.....

GOD IS GOOD TO ME !!!!!! I WILL START MY NEW WALK OF LIFE ON MONDAY MARCH 25,2013. Im Excited and nervous at the same time

Hey Julie I'm set for the 25th!
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I received insurance approval today and we set March 26 as my surgery date!!

Awesome! I was approved today. Don't have a date yet. Hopefully I'll be a march sleever too!
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Well hi everyone I'm a 36 y/o as I weigh 454 lbs and my Dr is sending a recommendation for the sleeve. When I was younger I had the gastric stalling but after had three kids two divorces and gain all but 27 of my original weight back. I hope to get approved because I want to live for my kids. But what is the pre op diet that everyone is speaking of?

I met my surgeon hes great my nutritionist is also a winner....now I just have, to, have 4months supervised Dr visits......so,im shooting for march......excited

I met my surgeon hes great my nutritionist is also a winner....now I just have, to, have 4months supervised Dr visits......so,im shooting for march......excited

Carolina Girl.. You would know if you have one.. I have a Booty do....... My belly sticks out more than my booty do..LOL I hope i dont loose what lil boobs I have YIKES