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I am loving this! I didn't think there were many of us here, OR who have been sleeved. I am scheduled for my surgery next week (May 8th), and I too am worried about hair loss, since my hair is extremely fragile to begin with; I'm getting it braided right before surgery, to be safe, but I also wear wigs everyday of my life, they're more like accessories now, so if it thins out, oh well, I've been there, done that! Everyone, would you please friend me, although I have my hubby, my daughter, and a couple of coworkers for support, NOTHING beats having people to talk to, who have been there! I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon! Wish me luck, and send up prayers! I am loving this! I didn't think there were many of us here, OR who have been sleeved. I am scheduled for my surgery next week (May 8th), and I too am worried about hair loss, since my hair is extremely fragile to begin with; I'm getting it braided right before surgery, to be safe, but I also wear wigs everyday of my life, they're more like accessories now, so if it thins out, oh well, I've been there, done that! Everyone, would you please friend me, although I have my hubby, my daughter, and a couple of coworkers for support, NOTHING beats having people to talk to, who have been there! I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon! Wish me luck, and send up prayers!

I am loving this! I didn't think there were many of us here, OR who have been sleeved. I am scheduled for my surgery next week (May 8th), and I too am worried about hair loss, since my hair is extremely fragile to begin with; I'm getting it braided right before surgery, to be safe, but I also wear wigs everyday of my life, they're more like accessories now, so if it thins out, oh well, I've been there, done that! Everyone, would you please friend me, although I have my hubby, my daughter, and a couple of coworkers for support, NOTHING beats having people to talk to, who have been there! I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon! Wish me luck, and send up prayers! I am loving this! I didn't think there were many of us here, OR who have been sleeved. I am scheduled for my surgery next week (May 8th), and I too am worried about hair loss, since my hair is extremely fragile to begin with; I'm getting it braided right before surgery, to be safe, but I also wear wigs everyday of my life, they're more like accessories now, so if it thins out, oh well, I've been there, done that! Everyone, would you please friend me, although I have my hubby, my daughter, and a couple of coworkers for support, NOTHING beats having people to talk to, who have been there! I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon! Wish me luck, and send up prayers! I am loving this! I didn't think there were many of us here, OR who have been sleeved. I am scheduled for my surgery next week (May 8th), and I too am worried about hair loss, since my hair is extremely fragile to begin with; I'm getting it braided right before surgery, to be safe, but I also wear wigs everyday of my life, they're more like accessories now, so if it thins out, oh well, I've been there, done that! Everyone, would you please friend me, although I have my hubby, my daughter, and a couple of coworkers for support, NOTHING beats having people to talk to, who have been there! I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon! Wish me luck, and send up prayers! I am loving this! I didn't think there were many of us here, OR who have been sleeved. I am scheduled for my surgery next week (May 8th), and I too am worried about hair loss, since my hair is extremely fragile to begin with; I'm getting it braided right before surgery, to be safe, but I also wear wigs everyday of my life, they're more like accessories now, so if it thins out, oh well, I've been there, done that! Everyone, would you please friend me, although I have my hubby, my daughter, and a couple of coworkers for support, NOTHING beats having people to talk to, who have been there! I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon! Wish me luck, and send up prayers! I am loving this! I didn't think there were many of us here, OR who have been sleeved. I am scheduled for my surgery next week (May 8th), and I too am worried about hair loss, since my hair is extremely fragile to begin with; I'm getting it braided right before surgery, to be safe, but I also wear wigs everyday of my life, they're more like accessories now, so if it thins out, oh well, I've been there, done that! Everyone, would you please friend me, although I have my hubby, my daughter, and a couple of coworkers for support, NOTHING beats having people to talk to, who have been there! I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon! Wish me luck, and send up prayers! I am loving this! I didn't think there were many of us here, OR who have been sleeved. I am scheduled for my surgery next week (May 8th), and I too am worried about hair loss, since my hair is extremely fragile to begin with; I'm getting it braided right before surgery, to be safe, but I also wear wigs everyday of my life, they're more like accessories now, so if it thins out, oh well, I've been there, done that! Everyone, would you please friend me, although I have my hubby, my daughter, and a couple of coworkers for support, NOTHING beats having people to talk to, who have been there! I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon! Wish me luck, and send up prayers! I am loving this! I didn't think there were many of us here, OR who have been sleeved. I am scheduled for my surgery next week (May 8th), and I too am worried about hair loss, since my hair is extremely fragile to begin with; I'm getting it braided right before surgery, to be safe, but I also wear wigs everyday of my life, they're more like accessories now, so if it thins out, oh well, I've been there, done that! Everyone, would you please friend me, although I have my hubby, my daughter, and a couple of coworkers for support, NOTHING beats having people to talk to, who have been there! I'll be joining you on the losers bench soon! Wish me luck, and send up prayers!

You look amazing! I'm getting my sleeve next week, girl, you inspire me! Thank you!

Frank, thank you SO much for your post! I am getting sleeved next week, May 8th, and already being nervous about the unknown, reading your post has REALLY calmed me! You're right; I've read some posts that make me want to call my Surgeon, and tell him, "our relationship is over", and just back out of the entire process! I understand some people have complications after surgery, but to list every detail is a bit much! Again, thank you, and know that your post has helped me tremendously!

Frank, thank you SO much for your post! I am getting sleeved next week, May 8th, and already being nervous about the unknown, reading your post has REALLY calmed me! You're right; I've read some posts that make me want to call my Surgeon, and tell him, "our relationship is over", and just back out of the entire process! I understand some people have complications after surgery, but to list every detail is a bit much! Again, thank you, and know that your post has helped me tremendously! Frank, thank you SO much for your post! I am getting sleeved next week, May 8th, and already being nervous about the unknown, reading your post has REALLY calmed me! You're right; I've read some posts that make me want to call my Surgeon, and tell him, "our relationship is over", and just back out of the entire process! I understand some people have complications after surgery, but to list every detail is a bit much! Again, thank you, and know that your post has helped me tremendously!

I am scheduled for my sleeve next week, and I am totally freaking out! Well, first, I'm on the brink of starvation, due to the pre-op diet that I'm on until the day of my surgery, I feel a little weak, so maybe I'm not eating enough. Second, I keep questioning and second-guessing myself and my decision to do this. My nerves are all over the place, just want to get this over with!

Congratulations! You look great! I'm scheduled for my sleeve on May 8th, excited and nervous at the same time! Any tips you can give me will be appreciated!

I too have those moments; my surgery is May 8th, so I don't have much time for second guessing, but I keep telling myself, "if you don't do it now, you won't", and this is going to change my life for the better, so I pray and keep it moving. Good luck!

@@FeeFeeVSG I understand FeeFeeVSG! I am scheduled for my surgery on May 8th, and now on day THREE of my pre-op diet, and I too have a family to cook for, and I must admit, it has been the hardest thing! I have given in a couple of times, I can't lie, but I just keep hoping that my will power and determination kick in for me soon! Please keep in touch, maybe we can support one another through this! Good luck to you!

Hello everyone, I am new to this site, but I've been on and off this journey for a while! I've been trying to get bariatric surgery for a while (about 5-6 years), but there was always a problem or just no real support in helping me get to the next step in the process. I've been with my current surgeon since December 2013, and it has been great! I went through the supervised diet portion for insurance, and dropped about 12lbs, I just got my date (May 8th) this past Thursday, and I'm super excited, but super nervous too! I have my nutrition class on April 24th, so things are moving fast! I would love to have some friends for support and advice, so feel free to friend me! Also, whatever you can offer by way of tips and things to get through post-op, I would welcome! Thanks everyone and good luck to us all!

Thanks Proudgrammy! I am so excited, but nervous and apprehensive at the same time! I want to do everything right to make this opportunity work for me! You have really, really given me some great pointers; I am so happy to have found this site through my doc, with people who have already been on this side of the "coin". I am looking forward to connecting with so many others!

Congratulations!! I just got my date this past Thursday! My life will change on May 8th! I'm REALLY nervous! Good luck to you!