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sammy246

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  2. Posted

    It helped me so much to take the pre-op class. There is such a low complication rate, especially when sticking to your plan. Try and calm down and think more on the logical side instead of the emotional. You are the only one who can ultimately decide, but try not to psyche yourself out too much! I'm May 1st, so I'm in the boat with you!


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    I'm may 1s and also do not have a pre op diet other than clear liquid the day before surgery. I also did not have a pre-op weight loss requirement if you are a patient that had to quit smoking (which I did.) every surgeon is so different! Maybe I'll hop on the train with you and do a week prior!


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    I'm also may 1st but I'm bypass. I know exactly how you feel, except it has taken me a year with all of my insurance requirements. They called me last Friday and I almost panicked... Like, wait a minute, what did I get myself into! LOL. I even said that to the lady calling to schedule me. I know we are not getting the same surgery, but we can totally be surgery buddies! I haven't found anyone with my date yet : )


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    If you're unsure you should really talk to your surgeon. It's a personal choice based on your circumstances and surgeon recommendations.

    That being said, I personally would not go with the band. The people who do not have issues long term seem to be the exception, not the rule. All WLS will only succeed with compliance to your plan, however I've heard too many horror stories about the band and listened to my surgeon when he said that they are phasing them out almost everywhere due to the complications (most not related to compliance, like having the material fuse to liver and organs and slipping/erosion.) the sheer amount of revisions and maintenance necessary was enough to tip the scales for me as well. On top of that I know people who have struggled to get a revision to bypass or sleeve because insurance does not want to cover a second surgery.

    I'm not knocking anyone who chooses the band, these are my personal opinions and personal recommendations from my surgeon who does not band people any longer for ethical reasons.

    Good luck in whatever you choose!!

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    I had to hold back tears in mine. I think it's good to admit things and talk through them- I think looking too perfect can be a red flag in its own. We didn't get to this point by having it all together. Just make sure you have a plan in place on how you're going to handle things pre and post op and communicate that. You've got this :)

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  19. Posted

    I wouldn't doubt that at all! You couldn't Pay me to do that, free surgery or not and I'm nowhere near their size. I honestly think they're desperate to find someone who is even willing to perform surgery on someone that size- it was sort of revolutionary when they started it.

    I wish someone would pay for mine without having to go on TV

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    I wish I was rich enough to have a personal chef that could make me healthy meals. And a Russian girl named Svetlana that can give me back rubs ;)

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    Ugh. Send Svetlana my way when she's done working you over! That sounds amazing right about now.

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  22. Posted

    There is nothing wrong with getting a beer with someone, and nothing wrong with us in this as practice. If you're not into him romantically, tell him up front and be honest that it's platonic. And please remember... You do not owe anyone anything. Don't ever let someone guilt you into anything because they bought you a beer/meal/etc.

    Good luck, relax, have fun, and give yourself some credit

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