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My name is Gail Juarez and I am on the journey to having Gastric Sleeve Surgery. I have gone to my first meeting, got a referral and pcyhciatric approval and I am just waiting to see if I am a good candiate. I weigh 291 lbs and have fought all my life against my weight problem. I am a diabetic so this will may help me conquer that. I am stoked to finally doing something about this. I will blog on here about my journey, Nice to meet you all!

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Hi Gail :) Welcome to VST! There are so many great and helpful people on here, I hope you get approved.

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Gail:

Welcome and good luck to you. I was sleeved just over 2 years ago, in July 2010, and I have maintained my weight loss of just over one hundred pounds. Without a doubt, the decision to have this surgery was one of the best things I have ever done for myself and my family.

All the best to you,

Brian

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Yay!!!! I got accepted and my first orientation is a 1/2 day long, can hardly wait for the 16th. I am on my way!

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Congratulations Gail! Deciding to have the surgery was the best decision I've made for myself in a long time. The surgery saved my life in more ways than just my weight. I was sleeved on 12-28-2011 and have lost a total of 140 lbs since beginning my journey. I didn't find this forum until about a month ago. I wish I would have found it when I first started. I wish you the best and be sure to keep us posted! :)

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You are what gives me, "HOPE" for my future. Your inspiring me like crazy and I know I am going to be telling people down the road my story. Thank you so much! Congratulations on your wonderful courageous journey, Success!

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Hi Gail, welcome aboard! My name is Gail also. I'm on day 8 of a 14 day liquids only diet. I'm down 10 lbs. Yay... the liquid diet ain't no joke but its getting better each day. My surgery is scheduled fot th 10 th so i m also to the loosers bench. I know u will enjoy this forum.

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I know the liquid diet is going to be difficult but I am up for the task. I finally am doing something for ME. Having raised four children losing one to a drunk driver and losing my husband to cancer in 2008 I realize I have been doing things for my family for 40years and now its my TIME. I feel really good about my decision and look forward to writing my success story here! Your all so helpful, truly!

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I know the liquid diet is going to be difficult but I am up for the task. I finally am doing something for ME. Having raised four children losing one to a drunk driver and losing my husband to cancer in 2008 I realize I have been doing things for my family for 40years and now its my TIME. I feel really good about my decision and look forward to writing my success story here! Your all so helpful' date=' truly![/quote']

Good luck on your journey!! You will be amazed at how wonderful it is! I am 11 weeks post op and have lost 51lbs! I am now off my diabetes and BP meds! It's a wonderful journey!!

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Went to meet the Surgeon today and lost 14lbs so far. He told me to lose 11lbs more and email him so he can schedule my surgery. I hope to have an early January 2013 date. It will be a fitting start to my journey beyond....so excited!

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Hi Gail' date=' welcome aboard! My name is Gail also. I'm on day 8 of a 14 day liquids only diet. I'm down 10 lbs. Yay... the liquid diet ain't no joke but its getting better each day. My surgery is scheduled fot th 10 th so i m also to the loosers bench. I know u will enjoy this forum.[/quote']

Hi we have a thread called "I have a date". And we are all sleeved on the week f the 10th check n and we will help each other out.

I am n vacation in Cancun when I have to start my liquid diet. When I am in Cancun I am on a liquid diet anyway. Hahaha!!

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I pray that I lose the lbs needed to get scheduled for surgery. I am on a mission right now, I have to be ready for the new year and get my life back. Its nice to meet you Gail and keep up your successful road!

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My name is Gail Juarez and I am on the journey to having Gastric Sleeve Surgery. I have gone to my first meeting' date=' got a referral and pcyhciatric approval and I am just waiting to see if I am a good candiate. I weigh 291 lbs and have fought all my life against my weight problem. I am a diabetic so this will may help me conquer that. I am stoked to finally doing something about this. I will blog on here about my journey, Nice to meet you all![/quote']

Welcome! I'm new here also. Been a member since May 2012 but haven't posted a lot. I mainly read ppls stories and questions to get my answers. I rarely say anything on post. Bug i wanted to welcome you as everyone welcomed me. Enjoy!

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good luck Gail !!! it is definitely a journey ;). exciting !!

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Good luck Gail. I was sleeve 12/17 and the first few days post op were a bit hard bit now I'm feeling much better. I'm glad that you are doing this for you.

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