April 17

[Sharonimo 1]

Hi sleevers!

I'm 43 years old and after more than 25 years being obese I finally found a doctor willing to refer me for bariatric surgery back in January 2011.

Now after almost 16 months on the NHS conveyor belt (National Health Service) I am 10 days away from surgery -- woop woop !!!

Was originally referred for RNY bypass but after months and months of research I decided against it and to go for the sleeve instead.

I already have: Type 2 diabetes, high BP, osteo-arthritis (knees and hips), mild sleep apnoea, chronic rhinitis, asthma .... and a para-umbilical stomach hernia (!!)

With that bundle of co-morbidities I would normally be a prime candidate for the RNY, but I am so convinced that the sleeve is the op of the future.

Would love to hear from any "sleeve sisters" being sleeved on April 17 or close to that date.

Thanks,

Sharon

[RMS 64]

I'm being sleeved on April 10th. There is an April forum that was started you should check that out. There are a lot of us in April. Good luck and keep us posted.

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[Felicity549 47]

How was your surgery? Mine was 4/20.

[RMS 64]

Surgery went great. I am down 39 pounds since surgery and 32 from the pre-op diet. I have had no complications. How are you doing?

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[Felicity549 47]

Whoa! Your weight loss is awesome!! I lost 15 pre-op and another 15 so far post-op. Im steadily losing about a pound per day. Surgery was great, too... no complications. I am having heartburn after everything I eat but that's my only complaint. I think I need to try out a new acid reducer.

Congrats - you're doing so great.