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Despite EVERYTHING, I am going through with surgery!



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:rolleyes:I have decided to go through with having the sleeve surgery, despite my first attempt. I am going to a different doctor at a different facility. I am having and EKG and stress test here in the states first to clear me. The facility that I am going to is aware that I had complications and are going to come up with a plan that will give both them and myself peace of mind that I will come through successfully.

I feel that I need to do this for several reasons, one being that I can't live in fear of surgery, two because I am stubborn and want to kick that crappy memory in the butt, and three because I have been assured by my doctor (whom I have a long history with) that there should be no reason for me not to do well, four because I think what happened was bull sh*t and I don't believe the anesthesiologist was forthcoming with me about what medication I was given. Last but not least I WANT A SLEEVE DANGIT!

It looks like surgery will probably be next month after my children start back to school and it will give me a little over a month to recover before I head out of state to visit relatives for a two week vaca.

So for those who were rooting for me. I appreciate it.

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You go girl! Glad to hear that you are back in the saddle and taking control. We are here for you!

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Well done on making the decision.... it can't have been easy but we're rooting for you! Good luck - keep us informed when you get your date.

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Whoo-hoo! Way to go.

I didn't think you would let this beat you.

:thumbup:

I'm so happy for you.

Will

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Glad to hear you are moving forward. You experienced something traumatic, and I commend you on taking the necessary steps to get the surgery you want.

Best wishes and keep us posted.

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WTG girl. Not many people can face their fears. You are a brave soul. I wish you the very, very best.

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Wow, that takes guts. Good for you!

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Good for you. Having your sleeve and overcoming a very traumatic experience will definitely be worth it! Keep us posted.

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Wow! I just read your previous post! (SCARY!!!!) Congratulations on going through with what you think is the right decision for you.....and on overcoming such a traumatic experience.

Please keep us posted on your success......

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I'm very happy for you. I pray everything goes as planned this time!

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