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@ Jenngf5

I guess that is the difference every Doctor and Hospital runs differently. My husband has

been the one that has gone to my appointments with me. I also choose to only share the

news of my surgery with a very few people. I agree with you , nice to have someone thinking

of questions I didn’t think of.

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So, what if you have a spouse who isn't super supportive and are away from family?... I get that they want someone there to help you grasp all that is said, but I'm disappointed that they made it mandatory.

@@Jenngf5 who was your surgeon and how was your experience?

I understand the spouse thing. My husband though married 20 yrs and very supportive in my recovery (surgery 1/19) cannot possibly comprehend the struggles with weight loss and keeping it off. This is why I chose my mom.

My experience was/is good overall. I had dr Hoffman and is say my biggest complaint is that he's a fast talker. Lol

If you need a support person let me know and I can maybe help you and go with you to the info session. Im not sure how (yet) but I think we can private message on this forum. Please don't let this discourage you from checking out buffalo general or with your journey.

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Hi Buffalo friends! Happy Friday and be careful on the roads out there. My kids are sooooo thrilled there is some snow.. :-/ lol

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Butterfly125 Any update. What was the pre op for you?

I am still waiting on the surgery date. I am sure the wait will be worth it. Where do you live?

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It fits! 11 days post op! My husband says it's cold try on your Columbia jacket of which I Haven't worn for two winters cuz it didn't fit- I said no no no...feeling bad cuz he bought it for me. Well I put it on (without my heavy cardigan) and it zipped with ease! Feeling hopeful and less round in the middle!

Success success success. Feeling good.

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@@lavendermom3

Pre op at ECMC went very well…..little blood work….EKG and Chest X-ray. Went very fast was in and out

within a little over an hour.
Just spoke with one of the girls from my workshop and she too is still waiting for a date. My fingers are

crossed hoping you get a call soon. I am in Tonawanda.

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Thanks Butterfly! I haven't been this excited since my last child was born!

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Butterfly125 I worry about the accidental bite of real food.

I am sure however, You will do great. What a gift to be able to have the surgery. A lady at my old work at the band done a few years back. She eats chips all day and drink pepsi. I just think its wrong. She isn't even trying to do the right thing for herself.

My personal goal is to just follow the dr. orders.

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@@lavendermom3

I know what you mean, it won’t be easy to cook for others when you can only drink. I don’t
understand why someone would go through something like this and then shoot themselves in
the foot by going back to old ways. I hope I do well and will try my best to follow
doctor’s orders. I know there will be some bumps in the road but hope I can get over them.
Have you gotten all your requirements done? I had to do an extra week of food journals.

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I am pretty much done with everything and got insurance approval last wednesday in the mail. Waiting on Snyergy to call with a surgery date. The waiting is the worst.

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