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This is my first time ever posting anything on here. My name is Katrina and I live in MA. I'm getting sleeved on 12/14, and I've been experiencing major cold feet. I been really worried the past few days that I might be making a big mistake. I'm also being really hard on myself because I researched and planned on getting this surgery for years. Now that I'm finally getting it I'm having doubts, which then makes me feel even worse.
I tried losing weight in many ways over the years, that didnt work. I have hypothyroidism, which made losing weight in the past 10 times harder. My reasons to get sleeved is to feel better about myself physically and mentally. I also want to prevent getting diabetes, and high blood pressure that's very prevalent in my family.
My family also has bone and joint dysfunctions. I have a joint dysfunction in my jaw, called TMJ. At times I experience lots of discomfort and pain from it.
My fears are that I'm afraid that there maybe complications during, or after surgery. I'm also worried that my TMJ will get worse, or other joints in my body will start to have issues. Im worried that I won't be able to take anything that will help it, or help with the pain that isn't a heavy narcotic. I don't want to be taking strong opiates for long periods of time, and after surgery anti-inflammatories are out of the question.
Have any of you experienced something like this, where your scared but some what excited before getting sleeved? Have any of you have any joint problems before or after surgery? If you do and are post-op, what do you do about the pain? (Sorry for writing so much [emoji26][emoji28])

I just started my pre-op diet 12/8 officially although I’ve been weening my way off of caffeine, sugary foods and I’m allowed one low calorie meal for dinner but I’m curious if you don’t lose the pre-op weight that the surgeon set will they deny you the surgery?

Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do!

Now the new problem ... I’m still at the hospital , my surgery was nov 28.. finished around 6pm. So all this time I ha e not pass gas, so I can’t go home! is there any tip.. other than walking .. I’m a pro at walking, you wouldn’t believe I had surgery. I drink my Water like normal , scares me a bit. Rubbed my belly and even slept side way. What now.. ? Today is the 1st of December I wanna go home is almost 3am.. had a walk and drank some Protein. Pee is fine btw.

Had to do 6 months plus the specialist appointments
Started in June... just finished my FINAL PCP Weigh In today
Surgery Scheduled 12/22/17
31 Years Old. 5’3”
HW232 CW230 SW 217

The final missing link has finally come through. My insurance approval only took 1 day to complete and I’m elated to start this new journey. Let the countdown begin.. 12/22 Here I come

It’s going to be blood work, EKG & chest x-rays and the readings/ correspondences in which they send to the surgeon are only good for 30 days.

It’s going to be blood work, EKG & chest x-rays and the readings/ correspondences in which they send to the surgeon are only good for 30 days.

The final missing link has finally come through. My insurance approval only took 1 day to complete and I’m elated to start this new journey. Let the countdown begin.. 12/22 Here I come

The final missing link has finally come through. My insurance approval only took 1 day to complete and I’m elated to start this new journey. Let the countdown begin.. 12/22 Here I come

Congratulations! I️ felt the same way and having surgery 12/7. I️ was so excited that I️ screamed out loud while on the phone with my insurance rep. She probably thought I️ was crazy, but we both laughed lol

The final missing link has finally come through. My insurance approval only took 1 day to complete and I’m elated to start this new journey. Let the countdown begin.. 12/22 Here I come

Thanks and same to you!
I was screaming because I was so EXCITED

Congratulations!

Congrats to you! I just got my approval yesterday and I almost cried!

Told people me and 5 friends put in $1,000 each. The person to lose the most weight by New Years gets the $6,000. So far everyone is believing it. For the record, I tell everyone I'm a distant second in the standings.

I’ve only told a handful of people that I️ am having WLS but of course people are going to ask about the weight loss and I’d prefer to keep it quiet just to avoid the opinions of those who are possible nay-sayers! Just wondering what are you telling people as you go through the different phases of WL surgery and recovery?
HW:232 CW:230 SW:217 GW: TBD Date 12/22/17

I am also planning to tell people I am having a hernia repair and that I am following a special diet from my nutritionist. The people I care about will eventually know, everyone else can just mind their own business.
Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Yea... I️ told my husband that I️ would tell people a hernia removal as well but he seemed skeptical and wasn’t a 100% on board with that one. I’m starting my liquid diet and will start bringing my gym bag to work just in case people ask.

Congrats on your surgery!!I'm about 4 months. Looking back are there things you wish you'd done or would do different?

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Yea... I️ told my husband that I️ would tell people a hernia removal as well but he seemed skeptical and wasn’t a 100% on board with that one. I’m starting my liquid diet and will start bringing my gym bag to work just in case people ask.

Before I took my leave I was already on clear liquid diet so I started losing weight. People already was telling me that the weight was coming off. I told a couple people at my job that I had to get a hernia remove. You know people like talking so that gave them something to talk about. My last day at work my co-workers was saying make sure you stay on your diet while you out cause you looking good. I even gave a few people a fake diet I was using. Lol I only told my husband and daughters

I am 7.5mos post op and my husband, mom and 1 friend knows about my surgery. People at work and ESPECIALLY church ask me HOW and I just say the truth... That I have totally changed what and how much I eat.... It's not a lie, it's totally the truth. I just don't want to hear people's opinions so I chose to keep it to myself. I'm already getting the "you're too small" and the "don't lose any more weight" comments (which I'm sick of)....

I've also had people come flat out and ask if I've had surgery and I say "I wish" and leave it at that. I actually feel offended for someone to ask that because to me it's personal. I wish people can just LET ME BE GREAT!!!!

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I just say, I am following a supervised plan from my doctor - those are acquaintances that really are not close friends. I have known them a long time but I wouldn't discuss a hysterectomy with them either. I consider a lot of medical things private.

Yea... I️ told my husband that I️ would tell people a hernia removal as well but he seemed skeptical and wasn’t a 100% on board with that one. I’m starting my liquid diet and will start bringing my gym bag to work just in case people ask.