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October 1 is my day. I need support right now because I'm having negative thoughts. I need this to live a better life. I have been in the 250 pound range for 3 years, but been battling for 10 years. I have never shared my unhappiness about my weight in public like this. I am only 5'4". High cholesterol , hypertension, and two points from being diabetic!!!! So what is my deals with my fears now? I am excited but so nervous. So many mix emotions. SO grateful for this site because I feel like a have an extended family. Any St. Louis October 1 sleeve with Dr. Morales?

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Take a deep breath and pray. You will be fine! I wish it was me. I have to wait till Dec or Jan. I have had to deal with diabetes for three years now and it's still not under control. So glad you can have the surgery before the diabetes set in. I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you!

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You'll do great! Hang in there! Just think one more day! YAY!! :)

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Hi Chass,

Your story sounds very similar to mine. I have battled my weight since I was an adolescent. And I've been over 200 for years. Right now I'm 255 and on a 5'2" frame that sucks. For many years I would tell myself, yes, I'm fat, but I'm healthy. Then 4 years ago I had to get on high cholesterol meds. Then I hit 40 and here comes the high blood pressure meds. And I've been diagnosed as pre diabetic. It all caught up with me :(. Knowing my family history with heart issues, the high blood pressure diagnosis was really my last straw.

I am scared of the surgery because I've never been in the hospital. But I know this is my chance to finally take control over my life and make a difference.

I know you're scared - I have no doubt that right before surgery I'm going to be a wreck. But you know you're doing the best thing for you and your health. Take care - and know we'll all be here keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

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Good luck to you tomorrow!!

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I am 5'3 & 1/2 and yes the 1/2 matters!????. Weighed 240+ I had surgery May 15 and have loss over 75 ibs! It has been so worth it. I bought a size 12 dress for a funeral a few weeks ago. It was baggy when I put it on Saturday! I am working out and doing things I haven't in many years. You are about to walk into your healing! Go get it Girl!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

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You are about to walk into your healing! Go get it Girl!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

I LOVE that....walking into your healing. I'm going to think of that when my surgery day comes!

Cara

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Sending positive vibes and virtual hugs your way for tomorrow!

Keep us posted on your progress!

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I LOVE that....walking into your healing. I'm going to think of that when my surgery day comes! Cara

That is exactly what I am doing! I walk everyday and I am healed! We can do this Together! You can start walking now and by the time surgery comes, you will be way ahead of the game! Believing for your healing!!!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

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I am 5'3 & 1/2 and yes the 1/2 matters!. Weighed 240+ I had surgery May 15 and have loss over 75 ibs! It has been so worth it. I bought a size 12 dress for a funeral a few weeks ago. It was baggy when I put it on Saturday! I am working out and doing things I haven't in many years. You are about to walk into your healing! Go get it Girl!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

Walking into my healing brought tears to my eyes. So very true.

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So excited for you! This is the start of something (less) big. :-)

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Hi Chass, its normal to feel that way. You are going to be just fine. In couple months from now you are going to look back and think why I didn't do this earlier. You are going to love the change. Tomorrow is going to be 11 weeks for me and I am so happy for my surgery.

Good luck to you.

:)

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Hi Chass. I'm still in the process of "applying for" the surgery so I'm not in the same boat as you yet. However, I wonder if some of the fear and nervousness is coming from the fact that this is such a HUGE decision and a life changer. Even though you were struggling with health issues and weight, it was still familiar territory. This surgery and what comes after is not. I think the fear may be a reaction to that. It's your body processing and it's natural.

That being sad, I encourage you to embrace the decision, breath, and cry/scream/cry again if you need to just to release some of the emotion into the atmosphere and out of your head. And, I would say, use your support system. Get a couple of hugs in and let people support you in real life as well as in virtual world.

That's my two scents. Good Luck!!! You'll do fine.

R

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Hi! I am two weeks and one day away from mine and I feel like I am in the same boat! I'm 27 with some very similar health issues in the same weight range. I just attended my last class before surgery and it's just starting to hit me that this is really happening. You will do great tomorrow, have some Decaf tea to calm your nerves and just try to relax. Good Luck :)

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