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Surgery March 5th

AFinch

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AFinch    4

AFinch
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So my date is set, and my big worry is how is this going to effect me 10, 20, 30 years from now. Is there going to be a commercial 5 yrs from now saying "did you or someone you know have gastric sleeve surgery?" "call us lawyers to get help". Stupid i know. I'm scared and excited at the same time. I want this, but dont at the same time. Maybe i wish there was more long term info on the sleeve. Just a worry wart I guess.

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VSGKirk    855

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Here is the way I look at it. Staying morbidly obese, there might not be a 10, 20, 30 years from now...

I have not stopped smiling since waking up post-op :)

You'll do great and if you ever need to reach out, don't hesitate!

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AFinch    4

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Thanks, thats also what the little voice says in my head. I just have to listen to it more often and stop stressing. Im so tired of not being able to play with my kids because im out of breath or my knees hurt so bad. Im looking so forward to buying a pair of jeans from a reg store too. Im so sick of being the big guy, i want to be the healthy big guy. Im 6'6" and 352lbs. Cant wait to see what ill be a year out. Sorry for the rambling.

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No game    14,437

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Though the surgery is new. There have been other reasons surgeries were preformed remove part is the stomach and I think the prognosis on those long term are good :)

Oh and you probably will see those commercials.. For the lap band :)

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AFinch    4

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I really hope so. The thought of staples in my stomach is the part that bothers me.

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AFinch    4

AFinch
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Lap band scares me more. I hear alot of bad things about it. It was my first pick when i started my journey on WLS.

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No game    14,437

No game
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Ok I get it.. But if it makes you feel better I have 3 metal pins in my hip, put there when I was 10 years old! And look at me an old lady alive and kicking!

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VSGKirk    855

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I am totally unaware of any staples in me (although I know they are there because I have seen the pictures!) - in fact I had to get an MRI for a non-VSG related health issue and it was no problem.

Go onto YouTube and watch the 100's of people who have documented their VSG experiences. Look at their first videos and their last videos and notice how great they look at how much LIFE is in their eyes.

I only have 6 videos uploaded, but feel free to check them out - search VSG KIRK

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AFinch    4

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I think i worry because this is my first real surgery. I know it will be over before i know it and i will be like that wasnt that bad. Just hate the wait.

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AFinch    4

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Thank You for just interacting on this subject. Its hard to talk to people around me about this. There all like just go on a diet, or weight watchers. I hate that comment. If it worked it would be called the way, not a plan.

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No game    14,437

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Waiting is hard! And it gives you time to think, stress... But if you researched this and your doctor trust your decision. And choose health and happiness :)

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VSGKirk    855

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That's just like telling a depressed person, "Just get over it" - so annoying!

The only person you have to listen to is yourself and if your own intuitive "little voice" is telling you this could be a great tool for weight loss, then go for it.

I guarantee those same people are probably just scared for you and those asinine comments are their way of dealing with it. Trust me, they will be some of the first to tell you how great you look! Unless they are jealous - then just get rid of them! Not in a mafia way, just out of your life! LOL

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pomeerin    44

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You hit the nail of my worries right on the head, AFinch. :/ I am hoping to have my surgery date be March 8th, still waiting to hear if I get that date or not.

I am absolutely worried about long-term complications as I am only 26. I'm worried about surgery because I've never had any surgery before. I'm worried about infections that can be picked up from the hospital. I'm worried about energy level issues because I'm in school and doing this mid-semester.

So many doubts and worries, but Kirk2013 is right. What option do we have? Stay fat, get fatter, get sick, then die early? The overwhelming majority of people on here have said one thing: they wish they had done it sooner. So I am going to put trust in that and just go for this. We'll be fine. :) Come join us over in the March 2013 sub-forum: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/328-march-2013-sleevers/

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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