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kheter55

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    Hello everyone I'm new to the group, my nutritionist recommended me to join a support group so here I am. This month I will complete my fourth pre op nutrition class. Going in I was dead set on the sleeve but after meeting with the surgeon for the first time he recommends the bypass. I have no co-mobilities I'm just obese. I still want the sleeve but I'm confused been doing a lot of research watching videos and I can't decide. attachicon.gifImageUploadedByBariatricPal1483378520.741320.jpg

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    I am scheduled to have my sleeve done on Jan. 19th.

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    We hope this announcement finds you well. As the world’s largest online community dedicated to the gastric sleeve BariatricPal can provide valuable support and information along your weight loss journey. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you that BariatricPal.com has another exciting way to help out our members pursue weight loss and health. It’s our very own Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

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    The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

    That’s right! BariatricPal.com is not only a social network, but now also the source of the complete book called “The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.” Author Alex Brecher is the founder of BariatricPal.com. He is a weight loss surgery patient who has successfully lost and kept off over 100 pounds, and he is committed to helping other weight loss surgery patients experience the same success. Co-author Natalie Stein is a nutritionist and weight loss specialist who provides expertise on the sleeve diet.

    A Complete Guide to Life after the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

    This unique book is one of the very few that are dedicated completely to the gastric sleeve. As the title says, it’s a big book that covers everything about the sleeve! It is a guide that you can use from before surgery to after you have reached your goal weight. These are just a few topics that are covered in the book.

    • How obesity can harm you and millions of others
    • Why it’s so tough to lose weight without surgery
    • The vertical sleeve gastrectomy procedure
    • How the gastric sleeve works to help you lose weight
    • Risks and benefits to decide whether the gastric sleeve is for you
    • Choosing a surgeon and preparing for surgery.
    • The postoperative follow-up care program
    • The postoperative diet progression from liquids to solid foods.
    • The vertical sleeve gastrectomy diet: healthy eating and weight control for life
    • Starting and continuing an exercise program.
    • Physical and psychological changes to expect as you lose weight
    • How to build a can’t-fail support system
    • BariatricPal.com and other resources for support and information.

    How Can You Get Your Copy?

    The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is available direct from BariatricPal.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks and Kobo. You can get a hard copy or download an electronic version for Kindle, Nook, iOS or Kobo. Check it out and spread the word!

    BariatricPal.com Members Tell Their Stories in the Book!

    The book doesn’t just have complete, understandable information about the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. It’s also a compilation of real-life member stories told in their own words. The book features BariatricPal.com members who were kind enough to share their stories with us and now with you! These members are some of BariatricPal.com’s most active ones, and you’ll probably meet them on the boards soon if you haven’t already!

    Do You Want to Be in the Next Book?

    If you didn’t get involved this time around but you might like to be featured in another book, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you and give you the scoop!

    We’d love to hear your thoughts about the book! Let us know what you think when you check it out! We’re always delighted to hear from BariatricPal.com members and we want to know what we can do to help you along your journey. Thanks for your support up through now, and enjoy The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

    I got this book....it's very informative. Thank You

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    I haven't told many people. Only immediate family knows plus one nay sayer. I realized I didn't want to field the "oh you're just going the easy route" comment. That's just ignorance. Besides, I know what I want and what I'm doing and am not looking for approval.

    I apologize in advance for negative people who will hurt your feelings. I know what it's like to feel like you are finally doing something good for yourself and being shot down by others.

    Best of Luck!!!

    Only my children and husband know. Haven't even told my brother or sister. Not even my closest friend. This is personal to me right now, eventually I'll tell my siblings and friend what I've done but right now, no.

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    In case you missed it earlier or I missed your request for invite "There is a January 2017 Sleevers Facebook Page. It's a secret group (because some people do not want their friends and family knowing) so if you would like to join you can message me with your email address and I can add you."

    Just quote this post or send me a message!

    Also, I want to wish everyone going into surgery in the next few days good luck! Please keep us posted on how you are doing!

    Andreasoc@ymail.com

    Surgery date is 14 Jan !

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    kheter@hvc.rr.com

    my surgery date is January 19th, 2017

  10. Posted

    Good Luck on your surgery too.

    Hi,

    My name is Kathy. I had my second appt with my surgeon and he gave me a surgery date...JANUARY 19th. I only have my nutrition class, my last support meeting before surgery and my endoscope to complete....then it's just my surgeon again next Friday and my Primary Drs physical to give me clearance. It's all gone pretty fast. My first appt with my Bariatric Surgeon was November 15th, 2016 and now my surgery date is almost here.

    Hi Kathy! That's my surgery date as well!

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  13. Posted

    Hi,

    My name is Kathy. I had my second appt with my surgeon and he gave me a surgery date...JANUARY 19th. I only have my nutrition class, my last support meeting before surgery and my endoscope to complete....then it's just my surgeon again next Friday and my Primary Drs physical to give me clearance. It's all gone pretty fast. My first appt with my Bariatric Surgeon was November 15th, 2016 and now my surgery date is almost here.

  16. Posted · Edited by kheter55

    Hi,

    I don't have a surgery date yet....going through all the classes and consults and tests. I'm am going through this with my husband. My grown kids are all for it. My husband tells me, "just diet, you're not that heavy". I'm 5'7" and 285 lbs. I'm the one with bad knees and other sketetal problems. So I totally understand. I haven't told my friends yet...I'll tell them after, they don't need to know.

  17. Posted

    I'm a newbie here. My name is Kathy. I saw my Bariatric surgeon last week. All my tests, evals & consults are set up and classes...the last class is the 1st week of January. I am 61, 5'7" & weigh 280 lbs. I have multiple health problems. I've had back & cervical surgeries and now my knees are bad and my ortho surgeon said he's hopes my knees will hold out a little longer. I also have high b/p. I'm nervous but excited listening to every give their surgery dates. Wishing everyone luck with their surgery. Can't wait till its my turn. Hoping sometime in January or February 2017.

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