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mistysj    1,939

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Well I have my appointment with Dr Mark Daoud this Wednesday!! Is it strange that I'm excited!!! Anyway I've started my list of questions. But if anyone has any that they think I should ask please let me know incase it's not on my list that would be great!!

Cheers

I totally understand being excited! Let us know how it goes!

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Bec101    227

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I totally understand being excited! Let us know how it goes!

I just feel kinda silly being excited about getting the sleeve. I told my GP on friday and she is over the moon for me too. I'll let u all know how I go. Misty, ur going to Greenslopes aren't u? That's where I will be too. U'll havd to let me know what the hospital is like

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mistysj    1,939

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I'm having this one done at the Wesley, but I have had a knee surgery, a hysterectomy, a colonoscopy, and an endoscopy at Greenslopes. It is a wonderful hospital. You have nothing to worry about with regard to the hospital.

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Bec101    227

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That's right lol. I forgot that!! Cool. I was wondering what it was like. But thanks for that

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lessismore67    158

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I just feel kinda silly being excited about getting the sleeve. I told my GP on friday and she is over the moon for me too. I'll let u all know how I go. Misty' date=' ur going to Greenslopes aren't u? That's where I will be too. U'll havd to let me know what the hospital is like[/quote']

I feel the same way as you and mistysj seem to.Excited and apprehensive.The sleeve promises to liberate us from this endless struggle over our weight.The idea that I won't have to do yet another failed diet (I find it difficult not to internalise this as my own personal failure) *is* exciting.As much as I love food, I also loathe the unhealthy way that it dominates my life.Surgery is a big risk.Being fat is a big risk and is doing me physical and emotional damage.We are choosing to take back control so ask as many questions as you can.Good luck on Wed!

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Bec101    227

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I feel the same way as you and mistysj seem to.Excited and apprehensive.The sleeve promises to liberate us from this endless struggle over our weight.The idea that I won't have to do yet another failed diet (I find it difficult not to internalise this as my own personal failure) *is* exciting.As much as I love food' date=' I also loathe the unhealthy way that it dominates my life.Surgery is a big risk.Being fat is a big risk and is doing me physical and emotional damage.We are choosing to take back control so ask as many questions as you can.Good luck on Wed![/quote']

You have hit the nail on the head! I'm just over trying different diets over and over. I really do see this as a tool that will stop the cycle. I've got a list of questions to ask and my husband is coming with me. I just can't wait. Thanks so much

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Aussiegirl    580

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Bec and Misty, it is pretty normal to feel some level of anxiety about the procedure, as well as relief and excitement. I remember the day of the surgery like it was yesterday, I was so calm the weeks leading up to it, prepared for every eventuality or so I thought. The day of the surgery I freaked out...but it all turned out for the best, and now looking back I wonder what I was so scared of.

Just trust you have done your research and have made the best decision for you :)

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Nessa1977    155

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I was good with everything in pre op but just as my parents were saying goodbye, I shed some tears. More for fear I guess. After that I was fine.

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Nessa1977    155

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79.7kg...goodbye 80's forever!!!

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mistysj    1,939

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That's great! How close is goal?

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Aussiegirl    580

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Way to go Nessa!!! Another milestone down :)

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Nessa1977    155

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I have 47 days to lose a tad over 10kg...want to get to 68kg before I see surgeon.

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