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Newbie having my VSG 12/20/10

Hi Everyone,

My name is Gina. I just joined this forum last week. I came across it by accident actually. I was researching information on the Sleeve procedure and I bumped into this wonderful forum. I've been hesitant to post anything because I am just learning about the procedure and diets, etc. But, I wanted to introduce myself.

I am 33 years old. I just started my 2 week pre-op diet today. I'll be having surgery on 12/20/10. This forum has been a tremendous help on what to expect and how to prepare for this upcoming event!

Surprisingly, I'm not really scared, I'm excited, I can't wait to start this journey, although it won't be an easy one.

Has anyone ever had the VSG and had a filter inserted for DVT? I have history of blood clots and have been on Coumadin for over a year, but, my surgeon is going to have my Vascular surgeon come in and implant the filter to avoid the blood clots. I'm pretty sure I'll have more questions coming up, but, I just wanted to introduce myself.

Gina :)

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    Welcome Gina! I had VSG on 9/2/10 and I also had a history of dvt's and pe's. I had my filter placed about 1 week before surgery, everything went fine and i'm doing well. They went in about 3 weeks after my surgery to remove the filter but they we unable to retrieve it.......the dr said that it's fine to stay there the rest of my life actually. I'm okay with that because I feel like I have protection in case I ever get another clot in my legs I know that it wouldn't be able to travel to my lungs like before.

    I wish you luck with you up coming procedures and your weight loss.

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    Congrats!

    I am having my surgery on January 3rd. I had the LapBand but it slipped and had to come out. I wish you all the luck and I'm sure you will have a great experience. I can't wait to be happy, healthy and feel good about myself.

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    Welcome!

    We are being sleeved the same day! This forum is great and very supportive. Yay for our big day! I am so excited too.:D

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    I have mine Tommorrow

    Wow! Congrats! Hope all went well!

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    Thank you all for the kind and encouraging words! I am on day 3 of the dreaded protein pre-surg diet and I'm dealing better than I thought.. I don't love it, but, I'm doing it... :)

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