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Looking For Dec Sleevers Out There

mandyMO

By mandyMO, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Mayra    10

Mayra
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My date is Dec.14 in Mexico.

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monique    90

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Tell your mom the surgery has a mortality rate that is less than gallbladder surgery!

With my parents' date=' I focused on how this will help my overall physical health. Arthritis in my knees, acid reflux, thryroid issues, etc.[/quote']

Thanks Raven21

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lilac lass    34

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Today I finally had a last hurdle, my stress test. I have my appointment with my surgeon on Thursday and a date for surgery -Dec 6. I didn't have my sleeve class yet with the dietician and nurse but it will probably be next week. I am debating whether to pick chocolate or strawberry for the Protein Drink they supply for the week before surgery. Mostly I am wondering which I would be least likely to get tired or sick of.

I am a list maker and planner. So I was thinking if we brainstormed maybe we could help pre and post op be smoother. So here are some of my thoughts, please feel free to add to it.

So what have others done to prepare for surgery? What Protein drinks have you tried? What 'gear*' have you thought about getting?

* drink shakers, food measuring, smaller utensils, exercise equipment

Considering we are getting surgery in Dec, how are you prepping for your holiday ahead of time with shopping?

How are you altering your schedule and when do you think you will be doing most of your regular obligations again?

The people you haven't told yet but are planning to tell, how and when are you going to tell them?

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monique    90

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It received some great advice from LovelyPea. I told her that my mother was nervous about me having surgery, she told me to remember you're going this to improve your health. She suggested taking photos of myself. I took the photos with bra and panties on all view. All I can say is OMG. I've never taken a full length picture if myself; seeing this really gave to the perspective I needed. It's about improving my health. Dec 10th here I come. I can't wait to take photos along the way. Excited!!!!!

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dirby010    3

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Im looking for dec sleevers im getting sleeved dec 17th would to hear from ya'll

I'm in STL missouri I will be getting sleeved on 12.12.12

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dirby010    3

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Hi Sandy' date=' My date is December 12th. I am one of those "mexico sleevers" but am getting it done nonetheless! When are you going?[/quote']

I'm dec 12

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deeriggs    28

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My date is December 4. I am soooo excited.

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wndrfullife    25

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Dec. 4th Dr. Garcia in TJ. Very excited, anxious to get this done and get healthy.

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Jalese    19

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MY surgery date is Dec. 10th I"m so excited

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mike010906    14

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Hi Sandy' date=' My date is December 12th. I am one of those "mexico sleevers" but am getting it done nonetheless! When are you going?[/quote']

I'm dec 13th just a day after!

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kjntwins    59

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Don't forget that you can go to Facebook and request to be my friend. I will add you to the December Sleevers group. The group is secret so no one will be able to see what you post. Look up my user name lovemytwinboys in the fb bar. My first name is Kim

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cm89    1

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Hey all, I'm booked in for Dec 18th. Can't wait!!! Bring on the weight loss :)

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