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Yes! Here's a screenshot of my Facebook:

Idk why, but I had to add it as an attachment. My Facebook name is Angi Dougherty

Are you on Facebook?

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7 hours ago, ouisch said:

my surgery date is Thursday, 6/1.

the pre-op diet hasn't gotten easier (on day 4), but i know post-op will be. i am experiencing headaches, my dietitian thinks it's from the lack of caffeine (unfortunately i am prone to daily headaches & migraines). the NP said no coffee. period. however, this morning i spoke to my dietitian and she said a cup of black coffee is totally ok. though i doubt i will have any today or tomorrow.

i take my Vitamins daily. still need to p/u my calcium citrate (very important!) today my goal is to make sure i get enough Protein and to pack my overnight bag. i am very anxious but i know that when i wake up after surgery that i will be headed towards a new and improved life!

I had to do half caffeine and half regular coffee to taper myself off. The headaches were almost unbearable. It took about a week. I haven't had caffeine for 3 weeks and haven't struggled with headaches in about 2 weeks. Good luck.

4 hours ago, Ahhshaqkilala said:

I'm getting sleeve June 15, 2017

Anyone going to Oasis Hospital for their surgery?

I'll be at Rose Medical in Denver.

Mine is on July 10, 2017

I'm scheduled June 28. Even though it is a month away I am starting to worry. How about you? Where are you from?

I am looking for someone who is scheduled around the same time I am. It would be great to have someone going through the same issues I am. Someone to share difficulties and triumphs.

22 hours ago, Lannie said:

I am approved for surgery and have decided to tell immediate family and select friends. These forums were helpful as I considered if I should tell people and who to tell. Since many of my friends are overweight as well, I decided that that I owed it to them to be upfront about having surgery. Hope this helps as other consider how to tell.

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Hello Family & Friends,

I have decided to have a type of weight loss surgery called the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (or Gastric Sleeve). This is something I've been thinking about and looking into for nearly a year now.

This is not a quick fix, or the easy way out. The sleeve is a permanent tool to assist with making life-long changes. I've been morbidly obese for nearly 20 years and right now I am at my heaviest. I have tried countless diets and medically supervised plans but have had limited success in managing my weight. I have reached the point that that I am no longer willing to accept the physical limitations of my weight. When my insurance agreed to cover the procedure – I decided I needed to take advantage of this opportunity.

I have done a full investigation into this surgery and my surgeon, gone through all of the seminars, and have finished all the required testing. My surgery is scheduled for June 13^th. The hospital and my surgeon is a Bariatric Center of Excellence. If you would like to look further into this surgery and the program I chose, please visit http://denverbariatrics.com/

At this point, I am only telling a select group of family and friends. I do not want this to be a secret however I also do not feel the need to publicly broadcast personal medical information. Your discretion with further disclosure is appreciated.

I’m excited about this next step in my life and your support would mean the world to me.

I too am having my surgery in Denver at Rose Medical. I am scheduled June 28th. The letter is a good idea. I hope you find your friends and family to be supportive. Best of luck.

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I didn't even think of starting the Vitamins now. I was looking at the patches; the pills have always caused nausea. Best of luck with weaning off the diet cokes. I started with soda and then moved on to the caffeine, since those to me were my two big vices.

I finally weaned myself off of the caffeine (let me tell you that was not an easy task). Next I'm going to try and get in the habit of not drinking fluids with my meals. Any other tips for me to prepare?

I'm scheduled June 28th.

I just got my date, June 28th. Now that it is confirmed I am anxious.........

What was one thing you wish you would have know pre-op that you didn't know?

Just wondering how many sleevers had sleep apnea prior to surgery and are you still using a cpap?