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Good Luck today! May God's healing grace be with you!

Vicki
I am having surgery next Monday in Plano, TX

Hi,
Good Luck!! I am having mine tomorrow. Let me know how you feel

Colleyville June 29th!

I am having my surgery on the 22nd at a surgery center, can anyone give me any ideas on what to wear for surgery? I'm a little nervous but ready to roll!

Each person is different. I had no stomach pain or excess gas. However, I've had more acid indigestion than some others. Good luck!

You really need the nutrition from the shakes... I know they get old fast for some people but you should really try (read force yourself lol) to drink them. My appetite did go away mostly after the first 2-3 days after my body went through ketosis an realized it was still okay. Was a jerk the first 3 days thou otherwise I was fine.

Great news! I felt the same way. I was so prepared for the worst it was a pleasant surprise. Heal up!

Not at all what I expected, little discomfort but nothing I can't handle. I really wish I would of done it a long time ago.
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I was just sleeved in Plano at Plano surgical center by Dr Frenzel on Dec 5

It took one week to get approved and then another 4 days for my date.

Anyone being sleeved in Texas in Dec? I am being sleeved in Plano, tx by Dr Clayton Frenzel on Dec 5. I'm coming in from Beautiful Alabama.

I'm so exited insurance just approved surgery and I have my pre op appt with my dr. On June 9, 2017!!! I'm so ready to start my journey! My starting weight back in December 2016 was my heaviest ever at 263 lbs. I had a full knee replacement surgery November 15, 2017... it's been a struggle trying to get out of the house until the past few months. I am now 248 lbs with a loss of 15 lbs. I haven't been able to lose anymore on my own for about 6 weeks now. Knee is getting so much better than it was best decision to get it replaced. December 2016 was my first appt with my Bariatric Dr. So this journey is going so fast I can't believe it's almost here. She will set up my surgery date the day of my pre op appt June 9, 2017... stay tuned hoping to share more about my new journey.

June is well underway! Some of us have less than 30 days until our surgery dates! OMG!!!!!!
Where is everyone at in the process? I have my Orientation next week, so that's my next step!

Not yet. I am sure the doctor will place me on one on July 6th for my pre op visit. I am practicing the chewing and experimenting with some Protein Shake recipes. Stalking up on my Protein mixes and Vitamins.

My date is July 12th. I just got insurance approval and surgery date today. Excited!

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Good luck today!

I had my gastric sleeve surgery on 3/27. Of course I was nervous! Looking back now..I am the happiest I have been in years. I am down almost 50 pounds in two months! No pain.....Of course, each person is different. My appetite is nothing like it use to be. I eat smaller portions. Protein!! You will do fine! I am looking forward to golfing, because this is the first time in years, I will be able to see the ball on the tee!

Big time! I knew it was normal, but I just kept asking myself, "Are you really sure about this? This is forever!" The whole time... putting on the hair net thingy, getting the IV put in for the anesthesia, getting weighed for the last time, getting up onto that operating table, and I don't remember anything after that. I had the thought that this was it. I had better speak up if I was going to change my mind. Almost as soon as I was conscious of the thought, I blinked my eyes and I was in recovery, post-op. It was surreal. There have been a LOT of things I have had to learn and unlearn, but I wouldn't change it for anything. Being on the road to improved health is worth never having wine and pizza again or drinking while eating. The sacrifices are all worth it for what I am gaining.

Completely normal. Like everyone else said, educate yourself thoroughly going in, and also, stay away from what can go wrong. I, myself, never read any of that stuff because I didn't even want it in my head. I watched a ton of before and afters on YouTube, so as on surgery day, I was actually giddy with excitement.
Yes, I was still nervous, but I was 95% ready to start a new life and reclaim myself again. So, I say, hit the YouTube's before and afters and that will reenergize your decision, pushing those wayward thoughts to the back of your mind where they belong.
Good Luck!!

Thanks so much! I do know that this is the right thing for me I am excited but scared too. Wish I could click my heels and be 3 months post but I'll manage and know that it will be so bitter sweet. Glad to be a part of a supportive community.

I'm scheduled for surgery on 5/24 and I know just what you're feeling cause I'm feeling it too. I'm not so much worried about the surgery itself but whether or not I'll be able to get through eating small portions and tiny bites of food. But when I start thinking this way, I try to focus on all the great things that are going to happen because of the surgery--my knees and hips will stop hurting, I can be more active, I can buy cute clothes and wear a belt, I'll live longer and be healthier--that makes my doubts go away. I hope your surgery goes great!