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A little more invasive inside but we still end up with the 5 slits in our tummies just like you sleeved. They pull most of your stomach out and discard it, we keep ours so in theory we could be rejoined and put back to original but I've never heard of a single soul who had it done. One surgery is a-plenty in my book!

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So glad, now keep walking, get healthy and be a good influence on all us pre-surges, we know if you can do it,we can too.

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I was thinking this morning about David Cassidy and Davy Jones of the Monkees. Tomkitten likes Wake up Sleepy Jean, I've been known to bounce around to Last Train to Clarksville, they were basically a put-together band for their TV show but were still pretty good. A lot of their music was written by Boyce and Hart but towards the end of their run they wrote some themselves. One of Elvis's I liked was Cold Kentucky Rain, Eddie Rabbit wrote it. Just full of trivia, ain't I? General consensus is I've been full of something for years and I only get spunkier as time goes by. Fool me once, shame on you- Fool me twice , shame on me! I actually was a Ricky Nelson fan, one of his last was Garden Party, one of my favorite lines- it's alright now, I've learned my lesson well, if you can't please everyone then you'd better please yourself. So so true, so Puddycat is gonna become smooth &sleek, you're gonna fly like an eagle and our lives will be so so much. better. Did I tell you I also have lymphedema? Especially my left leg, never been quite right since knee replacement the 7th of last February. Take it easy, stay breezy and remember you've always a fan here in Ohio.

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Fluffy --'I just saw in my local newspaper that Tom Perry's autopsy results were released by the family. He died of a less-than-intentional overdose. He had been touring and performing with Hip and thigh bone problems, the thigh completed fracturing, apparently it had been cracked before, the pain patch and oral meds were too much for his system to handle and he just died. So so sad, I did like his music and, alas another of my generation is Gone. Seems like we've lost so many recently.

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Fluffy do you know why we women will inherit the earth? We don't have the b**** to refuse the dang thing.

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i could tell you crap he has said to me that would make your mouth drop to the floor.... Sad part is, im not alone... lots of people that have come here over the years have gone though a lot of what i went through. They said that a lot of marriages end after WLS because one or the other can't handle the changes. .... Let see, my friends Tami (sleeve) divorced after 25 years, Jenny (gb) after 20, Paul (band) after 15, Stephanie (band) 10, Chantel, Tara, Melanie, ......
Yep.... pretty much half my life.... I'll be 49 in July.
Tina (band).... she was a saucy minx.... I figured my name is Christina.... Everyone calls me Chris...I'd give her the other half. LOL

WLS4ME33 and the rest: I've got great news, finished all my pre requirements,called my Bariatric Facilitator Amber today, she emailed the surgeon's office, haven't heard back but with as far out as they schedule Early to Mid -March for my RnY. Why RnY? I have definite GERD, a BMI of 45, sleep apnea and I'm 72(yeah you read that right!) but want to have a healthy improvement to the quality of my life. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired, have fought the weight wars and the weight always won. Now is my chance and I'm gonna take it. Join me on this journey friends.

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Wow I'm glad I don't have BCBS, in my area it's Anthem BCBS but from all the sorrow it's giving people I am glad I have something else. Reminds me of the old joke about life insurance-you are betting you need it, the insurance carrier is betting you don't, if you win the argument you're dead and can't enjoy your victory.

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Thanks for posting this, I'll want to make sure I'm not sleeved and that open is permissible, my gastroenterologist just switched me to Dexilant from Prilosec, he calls D the Ferrari of GERD medicine. Does seem to be helping and has cut down on my gastritis pain. No more coffee etc but maybe a small,price to pay.

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The only person I've seen who had an open and still active is@biddynz, probably in New Zealand, you might try her on here or PM her, her postings sound like she's a very nice lady and its only been a month or so since her surgery. I hope you're still get your surgery and soon, its like yanking the lollipop away at the,last moment.

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The only person I've seen who had an open and still active is@biddynz, probably in New Zealand, you might try her on here or PM her, her postings sound like she's a very nice lady and its only been a month or so since her surgery. I hope you're still get your surgery and soon, its like yanking the lollipop away at the,last moment.

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WLS4ME33 and the rest: I've got great news, finished all my pre requirements,called my Bariatric Facilitator Amber today, she emailed the surgeon's office, haven't heard back but with as far out as they schedule Early to Mid -March for my RnY. Why RnY? I have definite GERD, a BMI of 45, sleep apnea and I'm 72(yeah you read that right!) but want to have a healthy improvement to the quality of my life. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired, have fought the weight wars and the weight always won. Now is my chance and I'm gonna take it. Join me on this journey friends.

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WLS4ME33 and the rest: I've got great news, finished all my pre requirements,called my Bariatric Facilitator Amber today, she emailed the surgeon's office, haven't heard back but with as far out as they schedule Early to Mid -March for my RnY. Why RnY? I have definite GERD, a BMI of 45, sleep apnea and I'm 72(yeah you read that right!) but want to have a healthy improvement to the quality of my life. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired, have fought the weight wars and the weight always won. Now is my chance and I'm gonna take it. Join me on this journey friends.

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WLS4ME33 and the rest: I've got great news, finished all my pre requirements,called my Bariatric Facilitator Amber today, she emailed the surgeon's office, haven't heard back but with as far out as they schedule Early to Mid -March for my RnY. Why RnY? I have definite GERD, a BMI of 45, sleep apnea and I'm 72(yeah you read that right!) but want to have a healthy improvement to the quality of my life. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired, have fought the weight wars and the weight always won. Now is my chance and I'm gonna take it. Join me on this journey friends.

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WLS4ME33 and the rest: I've got great news, finished all my pre requirements,called my Bariatric Facilitator Amber today, she emailed the surgeon's office, haven't heard back but with as far out as they schedule Early to Mid -March for my RnY. Why RnY? I have definite GERD, a BMI of 45, sleep apnea and I'm 72(yeah you read that right!) but want to have a healthy improvement to the quality of my life. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired, have fought the weight wars and the weight always won. Now is my chance and I'm gonna take it. Join me on this journey friends.

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Congrats now walk that gas off, each day is gonna be better and better, hope to join you on the RnY victory bench within a few months. Gonna hear a date from my surgeon's office soon cause all my requirements are finally finally done. Glory hallelujah!

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I am still pre surg at this point, it seems after my RnY I will save money by no fast foods, colas and sodas are large portions groceries and foods, will it be enough to offset the costs of Vitamins, fresher and healthier foods, Protein Drinks etc? What have you veterans found, doesn't matter in the long run, I'm still going forward with my surgery plans but maybe I'll need to,plant a garden this spring?
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Welcome@bignich- enjoyed reading your post- don't be a stranger, we're always looking for a few New friends. Good luck,on your weight loss journey.

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Miss LindseyR you're the first pole dancer I've ever met, guess in the heart of Ohio I've lived a sheltered life, but sounds like a great funky exercise. Go for it [emoji66]

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My theory is: major surgery is a little like being in a car wreck, you're stiff,sore and,if gonna take,awhile to heal. Take things slow, if i didn't feel would be worth it I wouldn't be planning to join you on the losers bench. Be kind to yourself, the veterans I've read here say it will and I believe them you're on your way to better health. You're being tested but I believe you'll make it. You have a lot of Baribrothers and sisters sending you love. Keep us updated.

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Ever since I was a kakat kitten I've wanted a tail, preferably a fluffy Persian one. Maybe I'll tell my questioners I'm going to have my rump,reduced so they can implant it better? I expect people to tell me I'm too old for surgery, it might kill me-nope,it's gonna help me live and live,longer. This world is too,funny to abandon now, want to see what happens,next. Power to this pussycat!

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Try baby oil[emoji307]

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We see football players who've won a championship say they're going to Disneyland or Disney World, when you get back on your feet after your surgery, where would you like to go?
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My theory is: major surgery is a little like being in a car wreck, you're stiff,sore and,if gonna take,awhile to heal. Take things slow, if i didn't feel would be worth it I wouldn't be planning to join you on the losers bench. Be kind to yourself, the veterans I've read here say it will and I believe them you're on your way to better health. You're being tested but I believe you'll make it. You have a lot of Baribrothers and sisters sending you love. Keep us updated.

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I'm pre surg and already driving my family crazy complaining I'm cold. Doesn't help I live in the Midwest but my usual outfit now is a sweatsuit, will I be wearing thermal undies once I lose more insulating fat? I'm widowed so I don't have a snuggly hubby to curl up with maybe I should invest in an electric blanket? Help!
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