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There's no need for an education about marijuana, we know what it does. It's just ironic that this is the forum for learning lessons, and here we are. I prefer edibles and strains that help with my ADHD (smoking = carcinogenic, and I already have respiratory issues), I'm just not dumb enough to do it while trying to find a job.

Thank you your so right. This feels right to me so im just gonna listen to my inner voice. Give it all up to God and lean on him for strength. Ill focus on the positive I love shopping so I was so happy when you said that. Its like Im worrying so much I have forgotten about the good things that could happen. Thank you. I will have courage like you said cowgirl up!

Trust in God and trust in yourself this is something that you really wanted for years go for it. I've been wanting mine for years and I just had my surgery March 28th I am a little tired but I'm only one week out when I'm loving it wouldn't done it anything different hang in there and pray pray pray.

Do what feels right for you. Give it to God. You can stop at anytime right up to when you are getting wheeled into the room. Take a breath, dont dwell on what can go wrong, instead spend your time on what can go right. Imagine how good you will feel as you lose weight. Think of all the fun shopping you will do. I just finished my 3rd month of 6 month pre op, and all i am focused on is getting to the day. I gave it to God, to open the road and clear the obstacles, if its right it will happen and I will have peace.
I too get scared along the way. I had a colostomy 5 yrs ago and got it reversed. I remember when i read all the things that could go wrong i almost freaked out. I decided not to focus on what could go wrong because to get to point B , I had to go through point A. So as John Wayne says, "courage is being afraid but saddling up anyways". I cowboyed , rather cowgirled up, and went for it. I felt it was the right time. When I awoke from the surgery, i found out I didnt get the reversal because they found a large cyst that ate my ovary and fallopian tube and was making its way to my uterus. I had no idea it was there, no pain, nothing. Going in for that reversal was a Godsend. I had to wait another 10 months to try again for the reversal. It went as easy as pie.
So i am going with my gut. I want to do this and i feel its right and that is what i am doing. If God has other plans He will Detour me.
Have faith, trust what you feel, listen to no one but your inner voice and pray. You will find your answer.

Well I'm on my way for an EGD...the test alone is not scary but what my Dr might decide. This is revisional for me band to sleeve. I had the band 2007 lost about 85 pounds but went through some traumatic times in a short period of time. Was married to an abuser I had lost a good amount in a short time got pregnant with twins was punched hard multiple times in the stomach lost one baby to a miscarriage and then the other to etopic pregnancy...father diagnosed with cancer died 6 months later. Fractured my arm near my elbow but husband wouldn't let me go to the hospital till it already started healing....by February 2008 he went to jail and I got to rebuild my life...took a couple times of homelessness and unemployed to be where I am.....in a much better place...the band had me over restricted so much so that I had it removed in 2010. Unfortunately I gained all my weight back... my whole point is that the dr is hesitating if it has been eroded...I just need prayers...I need a do over...I've suffered relentlessly and Ive been researching and I'm ready and wanting to do this for the right reasons....please pray that he will see the possibilities of doing this surgery....thank you for listening....

I am scheduled for June 14 for my sleeve. All along, I was VERY excited! Now, that its getting closer, I'm getting really scared. I keep thinking somethings gonna go wrong. Im afraid of complications. I DON'T want the fear to make me change my mind. I have never had "real" surgery before, just hand surgeries. Help!!!!
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Just starting out.. from Chicago!! I just had my 2nd consult
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Hello everyone i am also new to all this wls stuff and app lol !!!!
I am from Chicago by the way
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I'm at the end of my 6 month journey. I cannot even see the dr until I've completed a checklist. I'm from Louisiana! I'm available for a chat any given day. Everybody needs friends!
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Well the dr office is going to submit to the insurance and I picked to do it July 26. Giving me more time to get things in order and mentally prepare myself...I would love to have some sleeve buddies and mentors....I've been watching a lot of YouTube and reading blogs....I'm scared but excited at the same time

Take your before pics!


RNY 14 April 2017
SW: 295 lb / 134 kg
GW: 187 lb / 85 kg (I'll see when I get there)

Ty very much

So it's a go!!!! Thank you for the prayers!!! I'm so happy to start this journey with all of you!!!

Now just waiting for them to submit to insurance....I'm so relieved....believe me I'm gonna have questions I'm just a curious person...been doing a lot of research so far....I love how the community comes together

So it's a go!!!! Thank you for the prayers!!! I'm so happy to start this journey with all of you!!!

So it's a go!!!! Thank you for the prayers!!! I'm so happy to start this journey with all of you!!!

Thank you both....I'm waiting for them to call my name....[emoji179]

Well I'm on my way for an EGD...the test alone is not scary but what my Dr might decide. This is revisional for me band to sleeve. I had the band 2007 lost about 85 pounds but went through some traumatic times in a short period of time. Was married to an abuser I had lost a good amount in a short time got pregnant with twins was punched hard multiple times in the stomach lost one baby to a miscarriage and then the other to etopic pregnancy...father diagnosed with cancer died 6 months later. Fractured my arm near my elbow but husband wouldn't let me go to the hospital till it already started healing....by February 2008 he went to jail and I got to rebuild my life...took a couple times of homelessness and unemployed to be where I am.....in a much better place...the band had me over restricted so much so that I had it removed in 2010. Unfortunately I gained all my weight back... my whole point is that the dr is hesitating if it has been eroded...I just need prayers...I need a do over...I've suffered relentlessly and Ive been researching and I'm ready and wanting to do this for the right reasons....please pray that he will see the possibilities of doing this surgery....thank you for listening....

I have an egd scheduled for may 1st...the dr wants it done because this is revisional surgery band to sleeve...had bad removed in 2010. Dr said if there is scarred tissue he cannot do the surgery because it poses a risk for leaking....please need prayers this will be ok...I have to have this surgery [emoji120][emoji120]

Hello. I had been banded in 2009 lost 115 lbs in our months and was happy as could be for a little over a year. Due to throwing up from a gallbladder my band slipped and was taken out. I regained about 30 land and was rebranded 3 months after removal on 2010. I held steady at 130 lbs even after a pregnancy until 2016. My appendix was bad and I started throwing up. I had ZERO band pain but when in surgery my surgeon saw my band slipped and removed it. Told me I was a candidate for a sleeve but had to wait a minimum of 7 months. This was June 1st 2016. Since then I have fought off weight gain nonstop.. I have now gained 40 lbs since them. I have gone thru everything needed and now await insurance approval next week. Here is my first question. What should I expect differently from this recovery compared to a band recovery? I am supposed to be taking my son to Disney April 21 for a week. If I have surgery 4 weeks prior.. do you think I will be ok to take him still? None of my surgeries so far have been bad on me.. I didn't think they were awful and within a week I was back to normal..minus the eating.. your thoughts?

You are missing the point...my response had nothing to do with the critique or unsolicited opinions.....it was the statement saying they are not worthy of their time or experience. Read it carefully before agreeing to something that is ridiculous. We are all human and we all fall short....

You don't see anything wrong with this above comment?????honesty is appreciated even welcomed but to tell someone they are not worthy? Seriously you must have your head in the clouds

Today is the day that the Lord hath made. I will rejoice and be glad in it! It's my surgery day and I decree and declare that all will be well with me and to those who are scheduled today.

JC, take that polish off, don't wear make up and get out your piercings!
You're having surgery. What does it even matter what your nails look like? Get those nails done once you're at home again!