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Thank you so much. Your sweet! Good luck on your journey! @@sonkat5355 FutureFitGirl

Guys, My first weight loss surgery seminar is going to be on Jan. 10 2017. It's actually at the hospital I work for. I am Neonatal RN. I have been thinking about this surgery for a while now and come to find out the hospital I work for does it and covers it 100% for all employees if qualified of course. However, I am a little nervous and apprehensive. i just wanted to know what to expect and if you guys have any tips or suggestions. Also if you would like to share any experiences of your first weight loss seminar. Please feel free. Thanks. FutureFitGirl

I am new here and I am a beginner when it comes to Forums. I am here because I am seriously considering getting gastric Sleeve Surgery. I am 28 and I weight 260lbs. I had a miscarriage 2 years ago and put on alot of weight because of pregnancy and feeling depressed. I would like to know what are the main pros and cons of the surgery and if anyone has any advice they could give me I am more than open to it. I would highly appreciate it. I have hear about vomiting and Gerd and wanted to know how bad it is. Also how small are the portions the first month post opt. Also what is the average amount of weight most people my size lost the first month? Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I definitely feel like food should not be my comfort and my outlet. So I know if my eating to cover up my issues I have alot of underlying issues. Which is why I definitely plan on seeing a psychiatrist first. FutureFitGirl

@@Seevan I appreciate your honesty and I am definitely going to look into it. Nothing is set in stone yet. I do love food however I do wanna change because I feel like I have an unhealthy relationship with food. But im scared of how hard that change will be im not gonna lie. However I do wanna change. FutureFitGirl

Im thinking about starting ARNP school for my Masters in nursing but im waiting until after surgery because I am already a Registered Nurse and I Remember how hard nursing school was. I honestly don't think I could of done this in school. However you know yourself better than anyone else. So I say go for it. FutureFitGirl

@@lilmiz821 thank you so much. I really appreciate your positive words of advice. FutureFitGirl

@@jtease01 Thank you! FutureFitGirl

It has been so empowering for me to see other people especially young people who have done this and had success with it. Everyday I am going more towards the decision to get the sleeve. I am excited and happy to begin this new journey. I can't wait for my seminar on Jan. 10 to learn more. FutureFitGirl

Thank you guys for all of your support I feel very welcomed here. @@cassandramarie93 Thank you cassandra for the compliment your awesome! @@Natalie08 FutureFitGirl

Praying for you and for your recovery. FutureFitGirl

@@MarcyDarcy wow you sound like your recovering great! I hope you continue to have a good recovery. Keep me posted on how its going. Thanks FutureFitGirl

Im also a Registered Nurse and they do it at the hospital where I work so I will definitely be talking to Bariatric Surgeons at the hospital where I work and sitting in on a few surgeries before I make my final decision. @@WhtWdUGive620 FutureFitGirl

Yes. I already know a little about the process I know this is nothing like lipo suction I have done quite a bit of research. I was already thinking it would take about 6 months. Like I said previously I did try other weight loss measures such as gym and diet but always seem to gain the weight back. Trust me this is a last resort for me. I do not want to do surgery. I do not this this will be fun. Not do I want to risk my life doing a major surgery unless I think it is really beneficial for my health. Thank you for your insight @@WhtWdUGive620 FutureFitGirl

I wanna thank everyone who has even replied to or read this post. You are all very supportive people giving me so much hope. Thank you. FutureFitGirl

@@neckless_que Thank you very much I appreciate it. I know its not about how much you lose bit its good to have a reference and everyones body is different. FutureFitGirl

@@sallo thank you very much. FutureFitGirl

Hi Im Melissa 28 years old. I have been feeing kinda down lately about my weight, miscarriage just in general. Does anyone know of any good therapist or psychiatrist. I been looking for one but google reviews are not always reliable. Thanks Sincerely, Melissa FutureFitGirl

@@Maggie_ thank you very much. Overall sounds like you had a good experience. Now at least I know a little of what to expect. FutureFitGirl

@Maggie_Thank you very much. Im the same alot of my family dosent know yet because they would discourage me. Only my mom knows and she fully supports me. However, im still kinda apprehensive because Iv never had any type of surgery. Im more fearful of the pain post-op. How has the pain been 1 week post op Maggie? Are u feeling ok? FutureFitGirl

@@Maggie_ Wow! I am so happy for you! It seems like you finally took the step to make the right decision. Your story really empowers me and encourages me to stay positive and confident in my choices. I know that you will be great girl. My surgery consultation is on Jan. 10 and I hope I can get mine done sooner because I honestly have been thinking about this since I was 26. However, I tried dieting and gained the weight back as well. I need help in getting my health and weight on track so I think this is the right choice for me as well. Thank you so much @@Maggie_ FutureFitGirl

@@JamieLogical I defined will be doing as much research as possible because I know this is major surgery and not to be taken lightly but I don't want my fears to hold me back. I just want to be knowledgeable and to know what Im getting into. I know the sleeve will always be a part of your life. But maybe I need that because even when I lose weight I always gain it back especially if im stressed or sad. Im also afraid because now I wont be able to turn to food for comfort anymore which also scares me. FutureFitGirl @@JamieLogical I defined will be doing as much research as possible because I know this is major surgery and not to be taken lightly but I don't want my fears to hold me back. I just want to be knowledgeable and to know what Im getting into. I know the sleeve will always be a part of your life. But maybe I need that because even when I lose weight I always gain it back especially if im stressed or sad. Im also afraid because now I wont be able to turn to food for comfort anymore which also scares me. FutureFitGirl

@@izzy13 Thank you so much for your advice. Im trying to find out as much about the surgery as I can and thats why I joined this forum. I wanted to hear from people who had the surgery how it affects your daily life. Wow! It is definitely tough to not be able to eat as much as you used to. However, thats why I think I need this I lack self control. Also I wanted to do it early so when Im ready to get pregnant again I can so hearing about your sister definitely helps give me hope and confidence that this will work for me. Im just scared because I never had any type of surgery my whole life. I have been healthy my whole life except for my weight. However now because of my weight I have become pre-hypertensive. My father passed away when I was 19 from a stroke so I definitely want to lose the weight to resolve the Blood Pressure. However, im still a little scared. FutureFitGirl

Okay...Thank you @@Raymia best of luck to you as well FutureFitGirl

Thanks larry971 your sweet. FutureFitGirl