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Hello beautiful people!

I have been lurking for awhile. I love the flow of information and comraderie on this site!

My sleeve surgery is this coming Tuesday, July 10. Like a few others on this site I am having a revision from a lap band. Problems with the band- yes. Problems with working the band- yes.

But I am now putting that behind me and moving on. At 452 lbs I need some rapid weight loss just to function better in daily life. I am hoping for far fewer complications with this surgery, and more lasting weight loss. I wish you all the best and I look forward to hearing from those of you who like to leave a comment. Prayers and healing thoughts and energy are appreciated as I take this gigantic step forward.

Many blessings,

Michelle

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Hello and congratulations on your upcoming revision! I had my revision on 6/25 and so far so good! I have lost 7 pounds since surgery and that feels amazing! After my band surgery I lost 34 pounds in 7 months before my band failed. Also in my liquid phase post op I did not loose anything at all after band surgery ( still stumped) lol I wish you all the best and I know in my heart that this WILL work for me and I am sure it will work for you, so girl start making plans for the rest of your life :D

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Thank you, I appreciate the words of encouragement. I am thrilled that you are feeling so well! I wish you all the best. Blessings

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Michelle- So excited for you! I do not think you will be disappointed with this surgery! My prayers go with you and all those who love you and walk beside you on this journey! :) I look forward to hearing from you after Tuesday to let us all know how things went. God bless! :)

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Thank you shellbell and Jennycat:) I appreciate your support!

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BarNone- Tomorrow's your day! Are you so excited you can hardly stand it? Praying for you and your loved ones that will be going through this with you tomorrow! I am sure that all will go well! Hope to hear from you in a few days that you are doing well! God speed! :)

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Hi shellbell,

Actually they moved my surgery to Wednesday, so a little longer yet. I will leave to drive down to great falls tommorow in late afternoon. Then I have to be at the hospital at 6.15 in the morning. I am nervous and scared, but also excited. In the end, I will have a tool, but the question is will I use my tool or let my old life consume me. I am praying for relief and divine intervention from this lifestyle. I hope to loss some weight quick, so that I can get active. Thank you for your prayers, they made me cry tonight. My uncle died yesterday, and I am caring for my two terminally ill parents. A lot is going on, but I feel I will not out live them for long if I do not act now. So, surgery for me this week, and life to be lived awhile longer hopefully.

Many blessings,

Michelle

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Hi shellbell,

Actually they moved my surgery to Wednesday, so a little longer yet. I will leave to drive down to great falls tommorow in late afternoon. Then I have to be at the hospital at 6.15 in the morning. I am nervous and scared, but also excited. In the end, I will have a tool, but the question is will I use my tool or let my old life consume me. I am praying for relief and divine intervention from this lifestyle. I hope to loss some weight quick, so that I can get active. Thank you for your prayers, they made me cry tonight. My uncle died yesterday, and I am caring for my two terminally ill parents. A lot is going on, but I feel I will not out live them for long if I do not act now. So, surgery for me this week, and life to be lived awhile longer hopefully.

Many blessings,

Michelle

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my prayers as well in your time of need. Hang in there.

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Wow Michelle, That's a lot going on right now. Even more prayers headed your way as you and your family deal with this sorrow. :( Perhaps it was better to have the surgery changed to Wed. I will continue to think of you and pray that all things go well for you. So sorry to hear of your loss. :(

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Hey you will be fine...think positive thoughts. New you. This is what you thought about every day, dreamt about every night it's finally happening.

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Afternoon all

Well, surgery was Wednesday and I got discharged on Friday evening. Overall I feel better than any other pre ions abdominal surgery that I have. I do have this persistent pain in my chest, which they think is from the gas the doctor pumps in, but I wonder if maybe it is from the drain tube.

Gonna go rest now. Have a great day all:)

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