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July 20 - EGD August 8 - Cardiologist Appt August 26 - Protein shake Prep August 29 - Clear Fluids Only August 30 - Sleeve Scheduled! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So scared of the nausea post-op. I know it's just part of it, but really hoping they can get it under control quickly. Did everyone experience nausea or did some luck out?! Hope I'm one of the lucky ones! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

9+ months post-op now and I'm not sure what you are talking about. I never had any nausea.......at all. Zero. Zilch. Nada. The only vomiting that I've experienced post op was when I had a sinus infection and had severe drainage from the meds and it made me hurl a couple times. Outside of this there may have been one other isolated case and it had zero to do with having sleeve surgery. Don't buy into all the negative hype you read hear. I've had zero issues of any type since my surgery. ZERO complications or regrets. Not buying into it .... Just typically get nauseated with anesthesia and my Dr indicated that nausea is also common when dealing with stomach surgery. Glad to hear you had such great results! Hoping that I am the same. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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August 30th ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am a "self-pay" so that may be part of it. Had I not needed the cardiologists "ok" they could have gotten me in by August 15th. Let us know as soon as you get a date and Good Luck!! This is an exciting journey we are on. Read via this app daily. You will learn SO much!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Met my Dr today for the first visit! Scheduled for August 30th. He gave me my pre-op diet and 5 weeks basic instructions post-op. Looking forward to the journey. Would be glad to answer any questions you may have. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just curious of low BMI-ers results from past Sleevers: (1) BMI prior to Sleeve (2) Weight Lost 1st, 2nd, 3rd Months (3) Nausea Level Day 1 (4) Pain Level Day 1 (5) Week of first stall (6) How long did that stall last Again, just curious if there are any similarities. Thanks all in advance! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's been quite a while, but would love to hear an update - did you exceed your 60%? If yes or no, would love to hear what you attribute your successes and failures. Hope you're doing well and if not, no judgements, just always and learning opportunity! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thank you for sharing this! Great info Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Looking good for an August Sleeve date - pro-op meeting next week. It's crazy, but two things have been running through my head this week. (1) what if this is just like every other diet and I'm the "one" that still can't lose weight and (2) What if I lose too much weight and can't slow it down! Totally opposite fears! Lol, I'm sure it will all be fine, just wondering if anyone else had the same and what you discovered in the months and years after surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will definitely do that ... I'm roughly just under 200 and 5'6" so actually slightly higher (32.3), but still in the lower spectrum. That is one of my fears that I will lose too much. I'm about to turn 53, and a little weight on the face is not a bad thing (stretches out the wrinkles! Lol!) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I'm so sorry it was such a rough ride. Hopefully things are going well now? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's what I have read as well ... I have a starting BMI of 31.5, and although the I am not huge, I am very uncomfortable in my own skin. I've become somewhat of a recluse (outside of going to work everyday). I don't enjoy being around people anymore and just feel uncomfortable in anything but yoga pants and tshirts. I can't imagine ever getting too thin as I have always been overweight or plump. But, I guess just one of those "fears" that creeps in as we get comfortable with this decision. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think I have some of the same ... Mine is usually when I want to procrastinate something difficult I have to do, I replace that with grazing. My hopes are that I will be forced through my sleeve to step away from the pain that it will cause if I don't behave! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sorry about your support system. It does produce a lot of fears from our families, whether that be fear of being left behind, fear of you dying or whatever, but I think ultimately they will be happy because we will most likely be happier with ourselves. My family had some fears initially (mostly my daughter), but once they realized it was a pretty safe procedure, they got on board. Will say a prayer for you that your support system will come through in the end with flying colors! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for the heart info - I have a small PFO (hole in my heart from birth. About 30 years ago it may have caused a small TIA (small stroke). Have had a few minor issues over the last few years with SVT (rapid heartbeat I can't stop on my own - or occasionally can via a vega response) but only happens once every few months and is a minor inconvenience. Getting clearance (hopefully) from cardiologist in a couple weeks, but I figure worst case scenario, they'll just require an ablation to close the hole first. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App