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Already posted on the other January thread but wanted to post here too. I GOT MY INSURANCE APPROVAL LETTER TODAY! I am scheduled for January 30th! I absolutely cannot wait!! Good luck and success to all of us!

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I am sleeved :) and home from the hospital. I am having trouble getting all my liquids in. Just does not seem to be room for them. I am also having a LOT of heart burn. fun fun fun.

Overall, doing really really well and I am excited to be able to start this part of my journey.

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So bummed, my cold got worse around 1 am. I had to go to the ER, ended up with a nasty ear infection. They said the drum is close to bursting ( nice). They gave me 4 different medications to start taking. Looks like I will be canceling my surgery for Monday.

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So bummed' date=' my cold got worse around 1 am. I had to go to the ER, ended up with a nasty ear infection. They said the drum is close to bursting ( nice). They gave me 4 different medications to start taking. Looks like I will be canceling my surgery for Monday.[/quote']

Just go. If you feel up to it go and see what they say. I got sick & started coughing with a sore throat almost 2 days prior to my big day. (1/7/13) They let me have my surgery. Drink Water, keep your sprits up and go.

& by the way, coughing hurts like hell when you have holes in your tummy.... food for thought.... It won't be totally a bad thing if they held you up a day or two... Trust me and my aching tummy..

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I get to advance my diet to full liquids today! So ready for something other than chicken broth. I was sleeved on the 9th and have had zero problems so far, so I have my fingers crossed that I will make this transition smoothly. Never thought runny cream of wheat Cereal would be so appealing haha!

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I was sleeved on 1/10 and the nausea/heartburn is sooooo bad that I cant come even close to taking in enough fluids. any advice?

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do you have prescription nausea and/or antiacid meds from your doc? This helps ALOT!!!

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@ newme yes I have prescription pepcid and compazine but the nausea and heartburn continues even after I take these. this sounds crazy but I actually would rather be in pain than be sick to my stomach. i can handle pain but this nausea is making me nutty

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Just go. If you feel up to it go and see what they say. I got sick & started coughing with a sore throat almost 2 days prior to my big day. (1/7/13) They let me have my surgery. Drink water' date=' keep your sprits up and go.

& by the way, coughing hurts like hell when you have holes in your tummy.... food for thought.... It won't be totally a bad thing if they held you up a day or two... Trust me and my aching tummy..[/quote']

As of right now I am on a cocktail of meds for 10 days. 2 of the meds I can't take within 7 days of surgery. I am okay canceling now. The pain from last night was unreal, I am glad it's finally under control. I will update soon with my new date. I may turn into a February sleever.

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Is anybody worry about life changing after and relationships. Dont get me wrong i will love my sleeve but i know i will change and need to re_evaluate the people around me.

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Good Luck to everyone and thank you for the updates my date is the 28 and Im very happy but still scare' date='[/quote']

Hi my date is the 28th also and I'm nervous and excited too, I'm having my surgery in Hintsville Alabama

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I am scheduled Jan 31st. Starting liquid diet this week.

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Starting my liquid diet soon. Cannot believe I actually feel sorry for myself and don't think I am so big that I need to do the liquids! I better get with the program...

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Hi Everyone - Anyone have a surgery date of January 30th? I'm getting so excited but also nervous! I'm starting my pre-op diet on Wednesday.

Any advice?

I am Jan.30th too!! We can be surgery buddies! I am very excited ans nervous as well. We got this! We can be support for each other. I start my pre op diet Wednesday,not too excited about that!

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