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When I went for my pre op appt the doc asked me if I was wanting the Band or the Gastric Sleeve. I said definitely the band. He said they offered both.

Then today in my local newspaper they ran an article about a lady who received the FIRST gastric sleeve in my area just a month ago.

She's doing great and the article went on to say that WLS is NOT a miracle or a quick fix and that you still have to work at diet and exercise.

I was glad they pointed that out. My FIL thinks I'm crazy and I've taken an easy out here.

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Its easy for people to judge others, but let them stand in our shoes a few weeks!!!

Im happy you made a decision that is good for you amanda

Jennifer

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When I went for my pre op appt the doc asked me if I was wanting the Band or the Gastric Sleeve. I said definitely the band. He said they offered both.

Then today in my local newspaper they ran an article about a lady who received the FIRST gastric sleeve in my area just a month ago.

She's doing great and the article went on to say that WLS is NOT a miracle or a quick fix and that you still have to work at diet and exercise.

I was glad they pointed that out. My FIL thinks I'm crazy and I've taken an easy out here.

who care what anyone thinks,its your choice not his!!so dont let it get you down.also,if you did your homework,it specifies that the surgery is not a quick fix,you have to work at it..you'll be fine just stay focused and dont let anyone bring you down:lol:laura

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This is in NO way an easy way out. We still have to work at making healthy choices, eating correctly and exercising. I've not told alot of people, for that reason. We do this for us, to be healthy and ultimately, loose weight. Good luck.

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