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Big day coming up(or should I call it the "getting little" day?)-March 28th! I'd love to find some late March sleever friends so we can compare notes post op. I'm getting excited now but still feel like I have sooo many questions and so many things to do before going in. Please friend me if you are having your surgery late March and let's get together for a Protein Shake if you live in the Dallas area=-)

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Big day coming up(or should I call it the "getting little" day?)-March 28th! I'd love to find some late March sleever friends so we can compare notes post op. I'm getting excited now but still feel like I have sooo many questions and so many things to do before going in. Please friend me if you are having your surgery late March and let's get together for a Protein Shake if you live in the Dallas area=-)

I'm over in alabama---but I'm having my surgery on the 22nd and am promising to update my blog frequently during recovery so please feel free to go check it out and maybe get some insight or tips that I may come across while I'm recovering!

Good luck! :)

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Hello all! I just joined and am having my surgery 3/27. I am VERY excited and have not been nervous once. I feel like I should, esp when people ask over and over "are you nervous?".

I am so glad I found this website-its great to have others to relate to. I also have a wonderful family and supportive friends (& even some negative nellies :tongue2: ). I hope everyone else does too-its so important. thx for listening

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Fitbottomdgirl, New Chapter and Mews TODAY is the first day to a newer you. You are all in my prayer for a successfull surgery and recovery. See you all on the loser bench. 13 days and counting when I will be there with you. Keep us post on your progress.

Thanks Mrs. Riene for your support and prayers! I can't wait to hear of your progress after your surgery! Keeping your seat warm on the loser's bench. To all the March sleevers to come, my experience has been a bit tough and I still look like the Nutty Professor (lol), but I am blessed to be recovering at home smoothly. I've already lost 9lbs from pre-op weight and can't say that the complications outweigh the results. Best of luck to all of you! If you ever want to chat, just message me!

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Hello all! I just joined and am having my surgery 3/27. I am VERY excited and have not been nervous once. I feel like I should, esp when people ask over and over "are you nervous?".

I am so glad I found this website-its great to have others to relate to. I also have a wonderful family and supportive friends (& even some negative nellies :tongue2: ). I hope everyone else does too-its so important. thx for listening

Welcome!! Great place for information and friends! As well as venting some too!

Good luck on your surgery!

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Big day coming up(or should I call it the "getting little" day?)-March 28th! I'd love to find some late March sleever friends so we can compare notes post op. I'm getting excited now but still feel like I have sooo many questions and so many things to do before going in. Please friend me if you are having your surgery late March and let's get together for a Protein Shake if you live in the Dallas area=-)

Hello all! I just joined and am having my surgery 3/27. I am VERY excited and have not been nervous once. I feel like I should, esp when people ask over and over "are you nervous?".

I am so glad I found this website-its great to have others to relate to. I also have a wonderful family and supportive friends (& even some negative nellies :tongue2: ). I hope everyone else does too-its so important. thx for listening

Good Morning Lighteningbug and BuBsmama,

You guys surgery date is just a few days prior to mine. I glad to see you all are feel good. I am just a bit anixous but not scared. It just I have been going through this process for sometime and now it is getting to the very end. Yesterday, I did all of the pre-op testing, today I saw my surgeon and everything is set. Tomorrow I start my pre-diet and then in a few short days the BIG DAY!!!

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Good Morning Lighteningbug and BuBsmama,

You guys surgery date is just a few days prior to mine. I glad to see you all are feel good. I am just a bit anixous but not scared. It just I have been going through this process for sometime and now it is getting to the very end. Yesterday, I did all of the pre-op testing, today I saw my surgeon and everything is set. Tomorrow I start my pre-diet and then in a few short days the BIG DAY!!!

Thanks for starting this group. And thanks for your encouraging words to myself AND to others who have posted. It feels great to be this close to our surgey date, right?!! Have "fun" with your pre diet. are you doing Opti-fast? Just remember: Its all for the greater good!

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Boy, I just noticed there are quite a few of VSG friends having their surgery this week. So, to ensure everyone is aware the following March Sleevers Friends who are journeying to the loser bench.

wannabb08 - March 19th

eylish - March 20th in Mexico

JayhawkJess33 - March 20th

Priscilla Johnson Wright - March 21st

aaeactive_gm - March 21st

bethany1987 - March 22nd

I just want to let all of you know I am praying for each one for a safe and speedy recovery. See you all on the Loser Bench very soon and don't forget to return and share your experience.

In addition, since next week I and others will be journeying to the Loser Bench. I just wanted to ensure I let everyone know of March Sleevers Friends who will be having their surgery the week of March 26 - 30. To all of my friends who will be sleeved the week and the day I share with you, I will be praying for each one of you. My hope is that I will be able to send out messages to each one of you prior and after my surgery but I am not sure. So if I fail, please know you are in my prayers. Once I return I will be sure to let you all know about my experience and those who are journeying the same with me, please do not forget to do the same.

BuBsmama – March 27th

Lighteningbug - March 28th

Mrs. Riene – March 29th

3AZscotties - March 30th

Also, in viewing all of my past post I was not sure if I post a message to those who had their surgery the week of the 12-16. If I forgot charge it to my mine and not my heart you were all in my prayers and I hope to hear from you all soon.

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Boy, I just noticed there are quite a few of VSG friends having their surgery this week. So, to ensure everyone is aware the following March Sleevers Friends who are journeying to the loser bench.

wannabb08 - March 19th

eylish - March 20th in Mexico

JayhawkJess33 - March 20th

Priscilla Johnson Wright - March 21st

aaeactive_gm - March 21st

bethany1987 - March 22nd

I just want to let all of you know I am praying for each one for a safe and speedy recovery. See you all on the Loser Bench very soon and don't forget to return and share your experience.

In addition, since next week I and others will be journeying to the Loser Bench. I just wanted to ensure I let everyone know of March Sleevers Friends who will be having their surgery the week of March 26 - 30. To all of my friends who will be sleeved the week and the day I share with you, I will be praying for each one of you. My hope is that I will be able to send out messages to each one of you prior and after my surgery but I am not sure. So if I fail, please know you are in my prayers. Once I return I will be sure to let you all know about my experience and those who are journeying the same with me, please do not forget to do the same.

BuBsmama – March 27th

Lighteningbug - March 28th

Mrs. Riene – March 29th

3AZscotties - March 30th

Also, in viewing all of my past post I was not sure if I post a message to those who had their surgery the week of the 12-16. If I forgot charge it to my mine and not my heart you were all in my prayers and I hope to hear from you all soon.

Thanks for posting this! How is everyone doing?? I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

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I am doing really well, no gas and just some pain from the incisions. Hope this keeps up and I heal soon.

Eylish, I am glad to here you are doing well. I notice you had your surgery in Mexico, I was wondering if they prescribe Arixtra for you there. Yesterday, at my doctor appt. I receive a prescription for it. I was just wonder if that was something the prescribe in Mexico.

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Congrats to all those recently sleeved and to those scheduled for next week!! I will keep all of you in my prayers!! And yes please keep us posted. The losers bench is never full - plenty of room for everyone! Welcome!! B)

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March 27th!!!!!!! Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited!!!!!!!!!!

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March 27th!!!!!!! Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited!!!!!!!!!!

MoogleQueen & BuBsmama

Your date is the same as BuBsmama. Both you gals are in my thoughts and prayer see on the Loser Bench. March Sleevers Rule!!!

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