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Good to know from someone who literally feels my pain!

Had my gallbladder removed last year (which will be sort of similar to the sleeve) and that was BAD. Also, had a tiny pimple sized basal cell carcinoma removed from my upper chest. It took 2 vials to numb it up. I had so much in me, I was shaking all over! Then that tiny thing hurt for weeks.

Nonetheless, looking forward to suffering through for this surgery!!

Thanks for the imput.

That reminds me of the dentist. It takes a lot to numb up my mouth. I dread going in that place. Well, here's to hoping they don't over or under do it! lol

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Tentatively set for Dec 30 :) have cleared all testing but an upper gi which is soon. 38yr old 5'1 260lbs

I too was always thin - at 12 weeks pregnant with my first child I was a mere 112lbs - I ended up gaining 68lbs. Lost most of it and 4 yrs later had my 2nd child gained a lot again didn't lose much after and 16 months later had my last child - the excess weight NEVER came off. I have contemplated WLS for years and finally just said "I'm doing it"

I actually should have had it back in October but my mom had such a hard time with it that I postponed it - i can happily say I now have her support and look forward to my surgery!!!

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Welcome to the group! I think there is one other person so far with that date as well!

Looking forward to all of us having such a wonderful new year!

If you want to join a secret Facebook group for December sleevers (no posts are visible to others) message Vixey and she can add you there!

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Ok, this is what I've come up with for dates. Let me know when you have a solid date and I can update the list.

  • Dec 02 Krysta03
  • Dec 02 gaslimgal
  • Dec 02 jess9395
  • Dec 02 Annadette
  • Dec 02 sookie
  • Dec 02 Nurse_Bonnie
  • Dec 02 doopa
  • Dec 03 Tasha420
  • Dec 03 SouthernCharm
  • Dec 03 redilla42
  • Dec 03 skinnynewbecky2014
  • Dec 03 Sinderelly
  • Dec 03 MonisNatural
  • Dec 04 L-in-NJ
  • Dec 04 Healthbound
  • Dec 04 kledislynn's mommy
  • Dec 04 Katdrox
  • Dec 05 Blondiee
  • Dec 05 Lioness813
  • Dec 06 kyholder
  • Dec 06 harleychic
  • Dec 09 De-jo
  • Dec 09 AshleyMidwife
  • Dec 09 Sweettart702
  • Dec 09 MShell
  • Dec 09 Carlotta
  • Dec 10 hopecomeswithtime
  • Dec 11 liciamarie
  • Dec 11 KaminaBlue
  • Dec 11 Only1likeme
  • Dec 11 soul2bleed
  • Dec 11 Volfan
  • Dec 11 dencob1
  • Dec 11 MnWin
  • Dec 11 onedaycloser
  • Dec 12 amills
  • Dec 12 kellymoon
  • Dec 13 Mommie4
  • Dec 13 amduc (and husband!)
  • Dec 16 slvrsax
  • Dec 16 elhudge
  • Dec 16 Mfs
  • Dec 17 Shelly70
  • Dec 17 Serenah
  • Dec 18 Sns513
  • Dec 18 Nona337am
  • Dec 18 gemgirl
  • Dec 18 mija1980
  • Dec 26 ReEstDec2013
  • Dec 27 Carmen1963
  • Dec 30 elsnanny
  • Dec 30 bcishop

No date yet:

  • AtlantaRed
  • beansmomma
  • HoustonTexanFan
  • AngiD
  • fpmr96a
  • SueRN
  • Simpley_ke
  • Vixey
  • macman
  • fmpr96a
  • Tarheel79
  • SeniorMoment

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Welcome to the group! I think there is one other person so far with that date as well! Looking forward to all of us having such a wonderful new year! If you want to join a secret Facebook group for December sleevers (no posts are visible to others) message Vixey and she can add you there!

Can friends see that I've joined the group? I haven't decided if I want to tell people about getting surgery.

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Tentatively set for Dec 30 :) have cleared all testing but an upper gi which is soon. 38yr old 5'1 260lbs I too was always thin - at 12 weeks pregnant with my first child I was a mere 112lbs - I ended up gaining 68lbs. Lost most of it and 4 yrs later had my 2nd child gained a lot again didn't lose much after and 16 months later had my last child - the excess weight NEVER came off. I have contemplated WLS for years and finally just said "I'm doing it" I actually should have had it back in October but my mom had such a hard time with it that I postponed it - i can happily say I now have her support and look forward to my surgery!!!

YAY! I have a surgery buddy!! I'm 12/30 too! What a great way to ring in a New Year!!

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Ok' date=' this is what I've come up with for dates. Let me know when you have a solid date and I can update the list. [*']Dec 02 Krysta03 [*]Dec 02 gaslimgal [*]Dec 02 jess9395 [*]Dec 02 Annadette [*]Dec 02 sookie [*]Dec 02 Nurse_Bonnie [*]Dec 02 doopa [*]Dec 03 Tasha420 [*]Dec 03 SouthernCharm [*]Dec 03 redilla42 [*]Dec 03 skinnynewbecky2014 [*]Dec 03 Sinderelly [*]Dec 04 L-in-NJ [*]Dec 04 Healthbound [*]Dec 04 kledislynn's mommy [*]Dec 04 Katdrox [*]Dec 05 Blondiee [*]Dec 05 Lioness813 [*]Dec 06 kyholder [*]Dec 06 harleychic [*]Dec 09 De-jo [*]Dec 09 AshleyMidwife [*]Dec 09 Sweettart702 [*]Dec 09 MShell [*]Dec 09 Carlotta [*]Dec 10 hopecomeswithtime [*]Dec 11 liciamarie [*]Dec 11 KaminaBlue [*]Dec 11 Only1likeme [*]Dec 11 soul2bleed [*]Dec 11 Volfan [*]Dec 11 dencob1 [*]Dec 11 MnWin [*]Dec 11 onedaycloser [*]Dec 12 amills [*]Dec 12 kellymoon [*]Dec 13 Mommie4 [*]Dec 13 amduc (and husband!) [*]Dec 16 slvrsax [*]Dec 16 elhudge [*]Dec 16 Mfs [*]Dec 17 Shelly70 [*]Dec 17 Serenah [*]Dec 18 Sns513 [*]Dec 18 Nona337am [*]Dec 18 gemgirl [*]Dec 18 mija1980 [*]Dec 26 ReEstDec2013 [*]Dec 27 Carmen1963 [*]Dec 30 elsnanny [*]Dec 30 bcishop No date yet: [*]AtlantaRed [*]beansmomma [*]HoustonTexanFan [*]AngiD [*]fpmr96a [*]SueRN [*]Simpley_ke [*]Vixey [*]macman [*]MonisNatural [*]fmpr96a [*]Tarheel79 [*]SeniorMoment

Thank you so much AtlantaRed for doing such a great job on the December list! It's so neat to see the list grow and grow!

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Just got approved for December 2nd, so excited!

My official date is December 2nd!

WooHoo! 2 more Dec. 2's! That's my date too! Congrats on getting this far and I hope all goes well for you!

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Can friends see that I've joined the group? I haven't decided if I want to tell people about getting surgery.

No they can't! The great thing about secret groups is no one can see your activity. They can't see that you joined or posted or anything!

I haven't told many people either (my family outside of my home) and they are on Facebook too.

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AtlantaRed - I have tentatively scheduled for Dec. 3rd pending my approval (which I should know very soon). But, the surgeon said I could go ahead and pick a date so I chose that one.....the day after my birthday!

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AtlantaRed - I have tentatively scheduled for Dec. 3rd pending my approval (which I should know very soon). But' date=' the surgeon said I could go ahead and pick a date so I chose that one.....the day after my birthday![/quote']

Yay! So exciting to have a date! What a great birthday and Christmas present all rolled into one!

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Happy Halloween :)...more importantly to me, today is the day of my bariatric review board meeting. Everything gets submitted to insurance tomorrow. All preop appointments are scheduled. Fingers crossed and wish me luck!

Michele in PA

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Can friends see that I've joined the group? I haven't decided if I want to tell people about getting surgery.

it doesn't show up anywhere that you have joined the group so know one will know you are in it :) if you would like to join send me a friend request and I will be happy to add you! https://www.facebook.com/darling.are.u.dead.yet?ref=tn_tnmn that is the link to my profile

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it doesn't show up anywhere that you have joined the group so know one will know you are in it :) if you would like to join send me a friend request and I will be happy to add you! https://www.facebook.com/darling.are.u.dead.yet?ref=tn_tnmn that is the link to my profile

Tried to send a message, but just sent a friend request.

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