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You can choose who you want. I didn't know much about any of them initially but I've heard nothing but good about all of them. The best thing I like about their program is that there is only 1day of prep work. So only a special diet for 24 hours prior. They do ask that you lose so much weight before surgery-mine was 10 lbs. That was requested by a PA. But when I finally got to meet the surgeon (which was around 8lbs lost) he had told me he would have only requested I lose 5lbs before surgery. I was told that they want to see if you will lose some on your own to show how serious you were about losing weight and so you get yourself in that mindframe of lifestyle changes. The surgeon did tell me that if I gained too much weight back by the date of the surgery he would have no reservations about canceling the surgery the day of surgery. So far I don't miss my old standbys but still struggle with taking too big of bites. Your body sure lets you know when that happens. I really like that I can have most anything but cannot eat it like it's thanksgiving dinner-love the restriction! Using a baby spoon has helped me a lot!! Keeps that bite in perspective.

Yep-that's where I go -fairview southdale Edina

That's fantastic!! Good for you! I was sleeved on 10/23 too. I only had to do 1 day of preop prep. I am down 11lbs. I ate all of my favorites and too much of it up until just past midnight of the day before surgery-too stuffed and I felt like I was saying goodbye to a best friend. Funny how the mind messes with ya. I felt that way when I quit smoking too. But what really ticked me off was letting these things rule my life. So glad to have this surgery and be able to grab the bull by the horns and have this tool to help me conquer this beast. Keep up with your posting, you are doing excellent!!!

You will do Great!! I am 5 days out about as happy as when my phone's on vibrate;)

Same here-oct 23. Scary and exciting!!

Yes October 23 rd here too .... BCBSNE

I am getting the sleeve on 10/23 too ! In Minnesota -wishing the best for everyone!!!!!!

Wow! This forum is fantastic! Like I said before I wasn't telling ANYONE about this surgery. Now I know from being on here it is exactly what I needed. I really appreciate the advice and personal experiences-extremely helpful.. I do have a pretty extensive health history and when I weigh the pros and cons of doing this surgery, the list of pros is endless. It sure is a fact that the mind is a powerful tool. This decision was easier to digest the further out I was from my surgery date. I guess a lot of fear goes into the permanency of the surgery and the what if's....
I always compared things I have done in my life to my cancer and the treatments I went through for it. So every time I ask myself "is it worse or will be worse than that time of my life" or I woujd say "doesn't hurt as much as chemo". When I do that for this decision it seems like a no brainer.. One thing I was concerned about was getting all the nutrients I need due to depleting some being in this medical menopause. My doctor said that us a common concern with cancer patients who consider this surgery but like I mentioned before, fat produces estrogen so that definitely is on my mind.
Hey folks -this forum really helps with getting things out there, listening to others and trying to hammer it out from there.
From the bottom of my heart-THANK YOU!!!

Wow! This forum is fantastic! Like I said before I wasn't telling ANYONE about this surgery. Now I know from being on here it is exactly what I needed. I really appreciate the advice and personal experiences-extremely helpful.. I do have a pretty extensive health history and when I weigh the pros and cons of doing this surgery, the list of pros is endless. It sure is a fact that the mind is a powerful tool. This decision was easier to digest the further out I was from my surgery date. I guess a lot of fear goes into the permanency of the surgery and the what if's....
I always compared things I have done in my life to my cancer and the treatments I went through for it. So every time I ask myself "is it worse or will be worse than that time of my life" or I woujd say "doesn't hurt as much as chemo". When I do that for this decision it seems like a no brainer.. One thing I was concerned about was getting all the nutrients I need due to depleting some being in this medical menopause. My doctor said that us a common concern with cancer patients who consider this surgery but like I mentioned before, fat produces estrogen so that definitely is on my mind.
Hey folks -this forum really helps with getting things out there, listening to others and trying to hammer it out from there.
From the bottom of my heart-THANK YOU!!!

Wow! This forum is fantastic! Like I said before I wasn't telling ANYONE about this surgery. Now I know from being on here it is exactly what I needed. I really appreciate the advice and personal experiences-extremely helpful.. I do have a pretty extensive health history and when I weigh the pros and cons of doing this surgery, the list of pros is endless. It sure is a fact that the mind is a powerful tool. This decision was easier to digest the further out I was from my surgery date. I guess a lot of fear goes into the permanency of the surgery and the what if's....
I always compared things I have done in my life to my cancer and the treatments I went through for it. So every time I ask myself "is it worse or will be worse than that time of my life" or I woujd say "doesn't hurt as much as chemo". When I do that for this decision it seems like a no brainer.. One thing I was concerned about was getting all the nutrients I need due to depleting some being in this medical menopause. My doctor said that us a common concern with cancer patients who consider this surgery but like I mentioned before, fat produces estrogen so that definitely is on my mind.
Hey folks -this forum really helps with getting things out there, listening to others and trying to hammer it out from there.
From the bottom of my heart-THANK YOU!!!

Wow! This forum is fantastic! Like I said before I wasn't telling ANYONE about this surgery. Now I know from being on here it is exactly what I needed. I really appreciate the advice and personal experiences-extremely helpful.. I do have a pretty extensive health history and when I weigh the pros and cons of doing this surgery, the list of pros is endless. It sure is a fact that the mind is a powerful tool. This decision was easier to digest the further out I was from my surgery date. I guess a lot of fear goes into the permanency of the surgery and the what if's....
I always compared things I have done in my life to my cancer and the treatments I went through for it. So every time I ask myself "is it worse or will be worse than that time of my life" or I woujd say "doesn't hurt as much as chemo". When I do that for this decision it seems like a no brainer.. One thing I was concerned about was getting all the nutrients I need due to depleting some being in this medical menopause. My doctor said that us a common concern with cancer patients who consider this surgery but like I mentioned before, fat produces estrogen so that definitely is on my mind.
Hey folks -this forum really helps with getting things out there, listening to others and trying to hammer it out from there.
From the bottom of my heart-THANK YOU!!!