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StaceyG

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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  1. Does anyone get all of their supplements and vitamins from Costco? If so what do you get?
  2. How do I get and invite to the fb group?
  3. Congratulations you look amazing. And I LOVE your new dress.
  4. I understand how you feel. I went though the same thing last January. I was rushed through and had so much uneasiness about it. So overwhelmed I felt u wasn't ready. I ended up canceling and 6 months later I regretted that decision because it was still constantly on my mind and I kept thinking how far on my new journey I would have been. I decided to enjoy summer a wonderful vacation and not let my weight or size hold me back AT ALL. I did things I wouldn't normally do and it was amazing. It then occurred to me that Even though I could still do the things I thought I couldn't I still wanted to lose the weight. I knew I couldn't do it on my own. I am now officially scheduled for Nov 19 and really just try to focus on the positive and the future. Don't over think it. Think about the reasons you even thought of this surgery and why you took that first step and made that appointment. Good luck. Thoughts are with you.
  5. The nurse called and today to switch my date to a week later. I guess the doctor decided he wanted to take a vacation the week of my surgery. I am now Nov 19...
  6. Thoughts and prayers. Glad to hear your night went well. Speedy recovery.
  7. My aunt lives in Ypsilanti. Is that close to you?
  8. I'm Nov 12 also. San Francisco Bay Area
  9. I really haven't thought of an actual number I want to reach as a "goal weight". The lowest I can remember being is 185 about 1-2 years after high school. I am 42 now. I guess 150 would be nice. That means I would have to lose 150 lbs... Omg is that even possible???
  10. Meeting with the nutritionist for my last visit (preop/postop Info) next week. I am excited to get all the final Info. Then Nov 12 is right around the corner. Still super nervous but feeling better about everything
  11. I feel the exact same way as you. I have to tell you I did postpone the first time. I was scheduled for last January and I just couldn't go through with it. I genuinely tried. But I could not get past my feelings and I knew I needed to feel excited and more ready. 6 months later u regretted cancel as I had not postponed. I wished I had done it so the decision wasn't still lingering and I would have been on my way to a healthier me. I am now scheduled for the second time and I definitely feel calmer and more ready. And have a slight excited feeling but I still feel the uneasiness and nerves as my mind takes over with all the negative thoughts. I don't know what I will do as I'm still back and forth but like I said not a much as last time. I want to add that I am really worried about the complications. And the long term risks. And yes of course the food and changes needed for success. Good luck. Please message me if you want to chat. I really do understand exactly what you are feeling. Frustrating.
  12. Where in Nor Cal? I'm in Bay Area
  13. November 12. Northern California. I'm so nervous already
  14. I am right there with you. Thinking the same thoughts. It is such a horrible feeling. Lets try and think positive thoughts.
  15. I too have gone back and forth. I completely u understand your struggle. I was scheduled last January and backed out. I rationalized my reasons. The risks really freak me out. I realize the risks of staying overweight. But for some reason I can't get past talking myself out of it. One thing that somewhat has me thinking differently at this point is I did feel regret that I didn't go through with it. I wished I had, of course so I would be healthy but also so I didn't have to think about the decision anymore. I have an extension until November. I'm in the same boat as you. I want to do it but so unsure.
  16. I have had all of my preop testing done and am ready to schedule a surgery date. I actually had one schedule but needed to cancel an reschedule. But I keep putting it off. I'm so scared. I wish I could just do it on my own but I know I can't and this is the tool to help my. But for some reason I can't get past the "surgery" part. Just freaks me out I wish I could just say ok let's do it today and my surgeon would Being on the preop makes me think too much hahahah I want this and I need this. Now I just have to do this.
  17. I feel exactly the same way. It can be so frustrating. I am supposed to schedule a date today but am so hesitant to make the right decision. Where are you in the process?
  18. I completely understand how you are feeling. I was ok until I was approved and scheduled. The I freaked out. I ended up canceling , the day came and went and now I constantly think I would be on the road to the new me rather than still wondering what to do. I am still scared which has caused me to not reschedule as of yet. I really want to but am trying to overcome the fear. Wish I just went through with it. Make your decision and don't look back.
  19. How many days post op will I most likely be able to go out for a bit? My daughter has a competition 4 days after surgery date. Will I be ok to go watch? I realize everyone is different. Just trying to get and idea...
  20. How many days post op will I most likely be able to go out for a bit? My daughter has a competition 4 days after surgery date. Will I be ok to go watch? I realize everyone is different. Just trying to get and idea.
  21. How many days post op will I most likely be able to go out for a bit? My daughter has a competition 4 days after surgery date. Will I be ok to go watch? I realize everyone is different. But just ball park...
  22. I know exactly how you feel. I got a call on a Tuesday only to find out I was scheduled for the following Thursday and had to start all liquid preop ASAP... It was extremely overwhelming. I did everything I could to find out Info on my own... Keep in mind, this was almost a year long process for me with all of the appointments etc. In the end I decided to reschedule. I needed time to prepare and wanted to make sure I was completely ready so I would have success. Ask lots of questions and just stay focused. Good luck.

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