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Hello,

Just dropping by to say hello. I am in the very begining stages of getting approved for the Sleeve and I am hoping to learn as much as possible before I make this move.

I lost my mother last year to Diabetes. She struggled with the disease for 20 years and always struggled with her weight. I have seen my weight balloon up to my current high of 247 pounds over the last 10 years. This has to stop before it kills me.

I have willpower, dedication and drive but my body likes to hold on to weight like crazy. I am hoping this procedure is the boost that I need.

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Hello,

Just dropping by to say hello. I am in the very begining stages of getting approved for the Sleeve and I am hoping to learn as much as possible before I make this move.

I lost my mother last year to Diabetes. She struggled with the disease for 20 years and always struggled with her weight. I have seen my weight balloon up to my current high of 247 pounds over the last 10 years. This has to stop before it kills me.

I have willpower, dedication and drive but my body likes to hold on to weight like crazy. I am hoping this procedure is the boost that I need.

Welcome... I am new myself. been going through lots of posts and getting as much info as I can.. I just sent in my data today and hoping to hear soon.. I was told that the wait is anywhere from 8-12 weeks here.

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Welcome to VST crabadams!!!

So far, for me the sleeve has been the answer to all my volume eating. I can only eat about 3-4 oz in one sitting (though I'm only a bit over 2 months out) - and should stretch up to no more than 6 oz. That for me incredible!!! I used to be banded and my band couldn't keep me from eating even a little bit more than I should. I love my sleeve!!!

You are right to want to do all you can to prevent the diabetes. That is a terrible disease, and especially if it runs in your immediate family - you need to take extra special precautions.

Take a look around and read all you can. Ask questions, get to know what you are planning to do to yourself. It's not all roses and romance... but it's worth it FOR SURE!!!

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Welcome... I am new myself. been going through lots of posts and getting as much info as I can.. I just sent in my data today and hoping to hear soon.. I was told that the wait is anywhere from 8-12 weeks here.

I am new to the site also, and looking foward to hear about others experience with the sleeve. Called the surgeon’s office today, I was told that my file is ready to be submitted to the insurance company for approval, and it can take up to six weeks!!! I am patiently waiting don’t know what to expect, I have my fingers crossed!!!

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Welcome!

My mom also was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago and while she doesn't weigh as much as me (and she is much shorter too) I've seen her weight battles all her life. I was not diabetic and am hoping to reverse a family trend towards it.

The sleeve is truly the best weight-loss tool I have ever used!

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You came to the right place to find out about the sleeve, welcome.

This post on this site cover just about any question you might havem good or bad.

Good luck on your journey.

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Welcome! I have found this forum to be so supportive and informative. If you have questions, feel free to ask. Someone will give you the info you need!

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hi , i to am new to this site-i have been waiting on my date for a couple of months and to my surprise i received a call on 11/22 to let me know my surgery will be on 12/6 wow 12 days from now-anxiously i have been waiting and now i am in shock-but i know to go into this with plenty of faith-i am also a diabetic and currently inject myself 10 times a day with insulin-so i will surely be in heaven when that daily routine will no longer be yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh can't wait.

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