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Leaning toward a sleeve

Hello,

This week I had my first appointment and after talking with the surgeon, I am leaning toward the sleeve. I'm considered a "lightweight" with a BMI of 37. I'd love to hear people's experiences with the sleeve.

Thanks!

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    • MoreganK
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      I don't think I can say enough about how happy I am now, that I got the sleeve. I will totally say, that there was a point of regret about 3 months after where I thought I made a mistake, but that wa

    • NewKristen
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      NYPrincess - I don't think many people talk about it, because to have that much pain is not the usual! I hope you start feeling better soon girl! The worst part of surgery for me as the CO2 gas. Th

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    Wow. I'm preop and that's pretty scarey. I have a low tolerance for pain. Thanks for sharing.

    It has nothing to pain tolerance. Some of the toughest people here have had a really bad time with pain and just the opposite with some wussy.. They have had no pain at all. The gas the inflate you with has a lot to do with it. Everyone reacts differently..almost the luck of the draw.

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