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cantw8t2bme    24

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I'm scheduled 8/29....pretty nervous about "not making it". I am so happy i found this site today! I dont know anyone else who has had the sleeve! :)

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cam    15

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I'm scheduled 8/29....pretty nervous about "not making it". I am so happy i found this site today! I dont know anyone else who has had the sleeve! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

The next few weeks will drag on but they will pass! Today is my 1year surgiversary and the time flew! You will be so glad to have the sleeve!

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MissMistyC    18

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I had my surgery 3 weeks ago today. I wasn't scared until the anestheialogist (sp?) put the mask on me, but by then it was too late to worry. I just said a little prayer as I was fading out and then woke up to my husband and parents smiling at me. Everything will be fine. :)

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cantw8t2bme    24

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I am very excited ready to get my "new life" started!! Is there anyway to find other users who used the same surgeon as me? How did you feel after your surgery?

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cantw8t2bme    24

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Missmisty i do have FAITH that god is guiding me and would not lead me in a direction that would cause me harm. I will def say a prayer or 20 before my surgery!! Lol

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Looking Ahead    239

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I was terrified and the closer it got to my date, the less I was sleeping from worrying about what if's. It's perfectly normal. I'd worry if you weren't scared. Hang in there . Before you know it, it will be over and you'll be on the losers bench too. I'll save you a seat. :)

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MissMistyC    18

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At the hospital, the nurses did a wonderful job making me comfortable and controlling my pain. I had a hiatal hernia that my surgeon also repaired while he was in there, so I've had a lot of nausea and acid reflux. I started a new acid reducer about a week ago and it really seems to be helping. I am having a hard time getting all the required Protein and Vitamins down though...that's been my biggest challend so far.

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Aimee480    12

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I had to do a two-week pre-op diet where I lost nearly 20 lbs. Since I felt so successful on the pre-op diet, I thought I did not need the surgery. Up till the moment I was put under, I almost backed out. I thought I would die under the "knife" or that I was just making a dumb decision. I did not back out and I am THRILLED with the process. I feel wonderful and know this is the best decision outside of deciding to have children. :)

On a side note, and please don't think I am being critical. But I do not care for it when people refer to this as "a new life." Your live will still be your life, you will still have the same problems and issues. I think of this process as my new attitude towards myself and the way I interact with food.< /p>

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cantw8t2bme    24

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Aimee when i say new life...i mean like white Water rafting, kayaking, hiking. being comfortable at the movies, running around with my kiddos...all the day to day stuff will be the same but now i can LIVE and have fun WHOOO HOO ;)

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cantw8t2bme    24

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Misty my dr said he will give me amti anxiety meds before hand so hopefully that helps me. I'm glad you had a great experiance.

Amiee what pre-op diet did you do?

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aworkinprogress    5

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I was scared til my dr told me noone has ever died during sleeve surgery... I was more scared of what would I become if I did Not have the surgery. I was sleeved by Dr. Marema 6/27.

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cantw8t2bme    24

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Looking ahead.....i love your screen name ;) i too think being scared is normal....everytime i second guess the surgery i have something go wrong like nlood pressure gets high, sugar spikes, feet swell etc. I know its a sign to keep moving along and never look back.

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cantw8t2bme    24

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Aworkingprogress...i have been trying to find statistics on it but couldn't. That is reassuring! Wanted band was told because my age not the best choice and i have bad IBS so bypass was not an option so here i am at the sleeve. The only one i never considered in the 3 year process ;) thanks for the info!

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aworkinprogress    5

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The bypass odds are 1 in 200 per google. I did my due diligence for 2 years and you shall prevail. Thanks!

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aworkinprogress    5

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Oh I am 50 almost 51 and had 4 strokes 9/15/11. I had lots of tests echo, ekg, stress test TEE etc..

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