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Hi,

I live in new Smyrna beach, travel to jax regularly as grandbabies are there. I will be having surgery on June 19th and would welcome any support! It is starting to feel real now.

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Hi

I live in Sanford – not too far from you. I had my surgery July 2010 – so it will be 3 years next month. All is great – no problems and am holding steady between 85 and 90 lbs lost.

I might be able to answer some of your questions and or concerns…

Lou

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Hello all you Florida Sleevers!!

My name is Kelli and I live in Palm Coast but driving to Boca Raton for my surgery on Friday. If any of you have any pre or post op words of wisdom I would love to hear it!

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Hi Lou,

Thanks for responding, yes Sanford is only about 30 minutes from me! Wow, you have done great! I am amazed that you are still on the site as it seems that people are most active in the deciding and waiting period but so nice of you to reach out.

Well, I guess my biggest concern is #1, the pain after the surgery. I am a big baby and don't do pain well at all. I just hope it isn't too bad. Second I am afraid of having remorse and of not being successful. I think that if I was good at this, then I wouldn't be in this situation. I just hope I can stay positive and not get on a pity pot!

Hope to hear more from you, any words of wisdom would be much appreciated.

Roxanne

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Roxanne

If you like - send me your phone # and we can talk - it will be easier then this ...

steinbl@cfl.rr.com

Lou

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Had my surgery Monday @ 11am. All went well, did a revision of LapBand to Sleeve. Was up and walking to bathroom in recovery. It felt like had done to many sit ups. The thing that bothered me was the gas they use to enlarge my stomach cavity. It built up in my lt shoulder and hurt for two days. I walked a lot at hospital and in and out of bed to recliner in room. Moving around helped and so did hot blankets. Got discharged yesterday morning and went to mall to walk around then home and more walking. Dr told me not to go home and lay around so I am on the move. No need for pain meds. Can drink just fine. Not hungry even though I have smelt some really good food. Will keep posting! So excited to be past the surgery, I was really worried.

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Had my surgery Monday @ 11am. All went well' date=' did a revision of LapBand to Sleeve. Was up and walking to bathroom in recovery. It felt like had done to many sit ups. The thing that bothered me was the gas they use to enlarge my stomach cavity. It built up in my lt shoulder and hurt for two days. I walked a lot at hospital and in and out of bed to recliner in room. Moving around helped and so did hot blankets. Got discharged yesterday morning and went to mall to walk around then home and more walking. Dr told me not to go home and lay around so I am on the move. No need for pain meds. Can drink just fine. Not hungry even though I have smelt some really good food. Will keep posting! So excited to be past the surgery, I was really worried.[/quote']

I'm glad you are doing well. I'm worried too. I have another month to go. You aren't uncomfortable with all the walking? Good luck!

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Hello Florida Sleevers!! I have my surgery scheduled for this coming Friday July 19th and am super excited :-)

Hello Florida Sleevers!! I have my surgery scheduled for this coming Friday July 19th and am super excited :-)

Congratulations! You will love your sleeve : ) What area do you live in and who is your doctor?

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I live in Yulee and my surgeon is Dr. Baptista.

You picked a great surgeon! I wanted to use him but I his cost was too much for me since I was self pay : ( I live in Green Cove Springs just outside of Orange Park and travel your way sometimes since I have family out there.

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Are there any Northwest Florida sleevers besides me?

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Hi. I'm in Palm Beach county. My surgery is scheduled for Monday!!!! Woo hoo! Would love to meet someone in my area going through the same thing!!

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I'm in the Tampa bay area and a newbe to this and I have a surgeon I just have to meet with him and have my consult with him and see where it goes I'm nervous. So anyone out there wanna chat please let me know

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