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I just wanted to share one of the best feelings I experienced yesterday with my 7 year old daughter since surgery..We were in a clothing store and my daughter said "mommy you should try this on...it is so pretty for you.." I looked at the size (16) and told her mommy can't fit into that. She told me just put it on and I did. Amazed to my surprise it fit!!!! I was in a size 24 in March before the surgery. I have not been in a 16 in over 17 years. That evening I did not Celebrate with food like I used to do before surgery, but with exercise. One of the best feelings in the world!

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My name is neisha and my sleeve is scheduled for July 15th. I am nervous and this pre op diet is rough but I am excited to take control of my health. I have muscular dystrophy and use a wheelchair and getting this weight off would make transferring easier for me and the people who help me out. I was thinking about the lap band but my surgeon suggested the sleeve. I am very worried about the Hair loss cause I finally grew my hair to my back after years of cutting it. Has it been that bad.

Neisha, praying for your success and sending hugs your way... no worries

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I just wanted to share one of the best feelings I experienced yesterday with my 7 year old daughter since surgery..We were in a clothing store and my daughter said "mommy you should try this on...it is so pretty for you.." I looked at the size (16) and told her mommy can't fit into that. She told me just put it on and I did. Amazed to my surprise it fit!!!! I was in a size 24 in March before the surgery. I have not been in a 16 in over 17 years. That evening I did not Celebrate with food like I used to do before surgery' date=' but with exercise. One of the best feelings in the world![/quote']

I love that!

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I just wanted to share one of the best feelings I experienced yesterday with my 7 year old daughter since surgery..We were in a clothing store and my daughter said "mommy you should try this on...it is so pretty for you.." I looked at the size (16) and told her mommy can't fit into that. She told me just put it on and I did. Amazed to my surprise it fit!!!! I was in a size 24 in March before the surgery. I have not been in a 16 in over 17 years. That evening I did not Celebrate with food like I used to do before surgery' date=' but with exercise. One of the best feelings in the world![/quote']

Great experience! ! Congratulations! !

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I just wanted to share one of the best feelings I experienced yesterday with my 7 year old daughter since surgery..We were in a clothing store and my daughter said "mommy you should try this on...it is so pretty for you.." I looked at the size (16) and told her mommy can't fit into that. She told me just put it on and I did. Amazed to my surprise it fit!!!! I was in a size 24 in March before the surgery. I have not been in a 16 in over 17 years. That evening I did not Celebrate with food like I used to do before surgery' date=' but with exercise. One of the best feelings in the world![/quote']

Wow that's great! Keep up the good work!

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Well, I saw my PCP & drumroll please.....HE'S ON BOARD WITH MY SURGERY!!!!

Funny, they new of the 6 month supervised diet etc but I was not told I had to...waith for my coordinator to call me back to find out for sure if I need that or not.

So excited, I burst into tears...he's such a sweetheart of a doc & even though he's overweight, he understands what I'm going through.

I love him. Lol

What a wonderful life...

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Well' date=' I saw my PCP & drumroll please.....HE'S ON BOARD WITH MY SURGERY!!!!

Funny, they new of the 6 month supervised diet etc but I was not told I had to...waith for my coordinator to call me back to find out for sure if I need that or not.

So excited, I burst into tears...he's such a sweetheart of a doc & even though he's overweight, he understands what I'm going through.

I love him. Lol

What a wonderful life...[/quote']

That's exciting!

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Thanks everyone & welcome Jallen! I am still navigating these forums. I just figured out how to reply and quote...I am not so nervous now but Dr. Levine suggested that if diabetes is present then shed recommend the DS (looky me trying to shorten stuff up) Duodenal Switch because it gets rid of diabetes completely...I do not want that and she did state that its my decision & diabetes can be reversed with the Sleeve but will take a bit longer. I still want the sleeve.

What a wonderful life...

I had type 2 before surgery 7 weeks ago had low bmi and I have been off all oral meds since 2 days after surgery, the sleeve.

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I had type 2 before surgery 7 weeks ago had low bmi and I have been off all oral meds since 2 days after surgery' date=' the sleeve.[/quote']

Oh my, thanks for that great news. I also DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE THE 6 months diet program. A history of my weight loss over the course of 5yrs is sufficient. Also, I have 2 weeks vacation in Aug. 18-31 and am hoping I can get it done then. Wouldn't that be Heaven? So glad I found a place to share my story. You all ROCK!!!

What a wonderful life...

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Oh my goodness...I can understand your jitters. Just be calm...prayers going up.

What a wonderful life...

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I work 12am-8am...so feel free to chat with...

What a wonderful life...

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