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Getting Sleeved On December 11Th........anyone Else Getting Sleeved On This Date? Let's Support And Encourage Eachother!



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Hi fellow sleevers........I will be getting sleeved on Dec 11th and to say the least, I'm scared as all hell......I'm known for canceling my surgery date and rescheduling do to complication fears.....I'm currently 240 lbs and 5'5 which is just extremely to much weight for my height. I don't have many supporters in my life and think this site is the perfect place to get support from people who really care.....I've been struggling with my weight for as long as I can remember...I'm depressed all the time and always accusing my husband of cheating because of how insecure I am with self......This has to stop!! I'm ready to get my life back and get off this damn couch......Is there anyone else having their surgery on or around Dec 11th?? Let's share our journeys and help support eachother!!!

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hi, i am still going through my check list for my surgery and hope to have it either early january or february. I am excited for you to be getting yours as well. I

If you do not find someone that is on your same surgery date feel free to text me and we can encourage and support each other.

My name is laurie

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You have come to the right place for support! Don't be scared! It is such a life changing event! I had no pain, and was up and going a week after the surgery! I'm not quite at one month, and the weight is just dropping off! I feel great, and am looking better already! Girl, you are gonna LOVE this surgery! Feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns you might have, and welcome!!

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hey simplyfedup,

Just saw you at another older post (Woo Hoo! Got My New Date. December 11),

so yea, Woo Hoo, me too.

So, how many times did this cancelling go on and when was the first date they gave you ??

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I hear ya, my date is Dec 10th. I'm super excited & scared.

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Oh, please don't cancel. I was sleeved on 11/16 and had never had surgery before, so of course I had similar apprehensions. I was SO surprised at how easy recovery was. I was up and walking the next morning (because my surgery was at noon and I didn't really wake up until about 9 p.m.). Morphine button while I was in the hospital, but my pain level was pretty low and I only used it when I "had" to (which was maybe 6 times for night and morning I was in the hospital. Then they sent me home with a Vicadin prescription, of which I only took 2 on Sat and 2 on Sun and was done with those. Except for a little pain where the incisions were, I had NO pain. I'm not 11 days post-op and I'm doing great! My stomach has finally healed to where I can take normal drinks and can get in a little more than 4 - 6 Tbsp at a time when I eat.

Please do this for you. You deserve it and will be SO happy once you've succeeded with it.

Good luck! Like the others have already said, if you have ANY questions or want to know how something goes/went, please feel free to ask.

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I'm scheduled for December 11 also, and could not be more excited! You can do this, Hell.. WE can do this!! I echo what everyone else has said. While no two recoveries are identical, the complications are the exception, not the rule.

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hi, i am still going through my check list for my surgery and hope to have it either early january or february. I am excited for you to be getting yours as well. I

If you do not find someone that is on your same surgery date feel free to text me and we can encourage and support each other.

My name is laurie

woo hoo Laurie sounds like your on your way.....I would love to keep in touch and help support each other.....Jan/Feb is right around the corner so sounds like you'll be on the losers bench soon enough!! I wish you all the best!!! :D

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You have come to the right place for support! Don't be scared! It is such a life changing event! I had no pain, and was up and going a week after the surgery! I'm not quite at one month, and the weight is just dropping off! I feel great, and am looking better already! Girl, you are gonna LOVE this surgery! Feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns you might have, and welcome!!

wow thanks for those very encouraging words......I think you made me want it even more with your great success and little pain! Keep up the good work and keep me posted with your progress and I promise to do the same!

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Hi I get sleeved on the 11th too, nervous but really excited ????

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hey simplyfedup,

Just saw you at another older post (Woo Hoo! Got My New Date. December 11),

so yea, Woo Hoo, me too.

So, how many times did this cancelling go on and when was the first date they gave you ??

well woo hoo for us all......as far as canceling goes it has been like second nature.......first I was given a August date which I canceled because I felt the whole process was moving extremely to quick......Then I was given an Oct date which I canceled because of all the negative feed back I was getting from friends and family...(i.e....Just join a gym or what if you die during surgery) gave it some thought and canceled it........Then after going into a deep depression in Late Oct/early Nov, I called to reschedule and was given this new date of Dec 11th which I refuse to cancel and have instead casted all my worries and cares on the Lord!!

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I'm scheduled for December 11 also, and could not be more excited! You can do this, Hell.. WE can do this!! I echo what everyone else has said. While no two recoveries are identical, the complications are the exception, not the rule.

yaaaay us!!! December 11th will be the start of our new life!! Can't wait!! (well yes I can) lol........... Your right about complication being the exception and not the rule......well have you started your liquid diet yet and if so have you found it to be hard at all? I'm starting mine 2mar!!! All the best

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Hi I get sleeved on the 11th too, nervous but really excited

wow I guess there are plenty of us.....well we are here to support and share our Exp so please don't be a stranger!! All the best! :D

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Hi fellow sleevers........I will be getting sleeved on Dec 11th and to say the least' date=' I'm scared as all hell......I'm known for canceling my surgery date and rescheduling do to complication fears.....I'm currently 240 lbs and 5'5 which is just extremely to much weight for my height. I don't have many supporters in my life and think this site is the perfect place to get support from people who really care.....I've been struggling with my weight for as long as I can remember...I'm depressed all the time and always accusing my husband of cheating because of how insecure I am with self......This has to stop!! I'm ready to get my life back and get off this damn couch......Is there anyone else having their surgery on or around Dec 11th?? Let's share our journeys and help support eachother!!![/quote']

My surgery date pending insurance approval is December 19th!!! I'm also 5'5, & at 242.. I too am looking for the support of people who are going through, or have gone through the same experience.. My parents are 100% supportive, but they've never had to deal with the struggles of being obese.. They said insurance approval takes 3-5 days and they are submitting the request next week!!! Hoping the 19th is still the plan, & I'm starting my liquid diet & Protein shakes on December 5th!!! Gotta think positive & shrink that liver!!! With God all things are possible, and I'm praying for everything to go well with this life changing journey!!!! Please feel free to reach out ANY TIME!!!!!

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well woo hoo for us all......as far as canceling goes it has been like second nature.......first I was given a August date which I canceled because I felt the whole process was moving extremely to quick......Then I was given an Oct date which I canceled because of all the negative feed back I was getting from friends and family...(i.e....Just join a gym or what if you die during surgery) gave it some thought and canceled it........Then after going into a deep depression in Late Oct/early Nov, I called to reschedule and was given this new date of Dec 11th which I refuse to cancel and have instead casted all my worries and cares on the Lord!!

There is still the gym after the fact, I think you know best what gives and whats good. Go for it ! All the good stuff is the same but should be better utilized then as far as I think of it all. People may forget you did it so don't remind them starting now, lol, in hopes you'll not have to hear it all over to often. Stay happy with it.

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