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I have been participating in a weight loss program with Cherokee Nation Health Services. I have had some success on my own with diet change and exercise, but I have had this sort of success before and then gained it all back and more. Now I'm furthering my weight loss journey and having the gastric sleeve surgery! My surgery is finally scheduled for February 25, 2014! I have been working towards this date since June 2012! I am a nurse and have had a large amount of education pertaining to weight loss surgery. I also have personal experience with weight loss surgery. My mother, aunt, and cousin as well as several close friends have had weight loss surgery, including gastric sleeve surgery. I have a great support system with my family, friends, and my fiance, but more support is always welcome! Thank you for taking time to read my story!

-Lindsey

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Congratulations Lindsey! That's excellent! :)

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LindseyHeth,

Congratulations!!!! on the begining of your journey. I hope you have a routine surgery and an easy recovery.

Blessings,

Kathleen

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Congrats, Lindsey!! My surgery is the 6th. Ready!!

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Congrats.. I'm on for 2-14-14 @ hospital now doing pre admin tests xray and upper gi start my 2 week liquid on Friday....

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Thank you all for replying! I am very excited to have surgery and begin my new life! Also, we are closing on our new house on Friday and getting married in May! Several lifestyle changes in store for my fiancé and I in the next few months! Congrats to those of you that are near your surgery date as well!

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Congratulations! Good luck on your surgery and recovery!! You won't regret it !!!

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We moved in to our new house over the weekend and this week! I'm so happy to be in our new home! With all the moving I have not been able to work out like I should. I did get somewhat of a workout lifting boxes and shoveling snow off of our new driveway! I have lost 2 more pounds over the weekend! Just 4 more to go until I am under the required weight for surgery! I love hearing from everyone, especially the Feb. 2014 sleevers! It's nice to hear from people going through the same thing at the same time!

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So, today I started the very low calorie diet to help shrink my liver before surgery. I had 3 oz of smoked salmon and 2 egg whites for Breakfast. It's now 11 and I'm feeling hungry, but I think it is mostly psychological. I'm also on my 3rd liter of Water today. My pre-op H&P was cancelled because my surgeon was in emergency surgery. My nurse called me this morning and said we will do the H&P on the day before surgery, same as my appt with anesthesia and last weigh in. Surgery is now less than 2 weeks away and I'm getting very excited! I work at the hospital where the surgery is being performed and I'm excited to have people that I know very well caring for me post-op! I'm also starting to pack my hospital bag! A little early, I know, but I want to be prepared!

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Since starting my pre-op diet on Friday I've lost 6 lbs! I'm so excited! It's tough at times, especially at work, but I haven't cheated! Just 5 more days of super low calorie diet and 3 days of clear liquid diet then I get my new tiny stomach pouch!

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I'm in the doctor's office now for my pre-op appointment!!! Surgery first thing in the morning! Just a little nervous, mostly because the only medical procedure requiring anesthesia that I've ever had was the pre-op EGD! I've met my pre-op goal weight and I'm ready to go!

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Well, it's 1:15 and surgery is in 5 hrs 45 min. I cant sleep. Didn't sleep last night either. Maybe I'm just a little anxious! I have my bag packed by the door. I can't believe this is really happening! If you have a chance, send some good vibes or prayers my way please!

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<p>Hi!</p> <p>I have been participating in a weight loss program with Cherokee Nation Health Services. I have had some success on my own with diet change and exercise, but I have had this sort of success before and then gained it all back and more. Now I'm furthering my weight loss journey and having the gastric sleeve surgery! My surgery is finally scheduled for February 25, 2014! I have been working towards this date since June 2012! I am a nurse and have had a large amount of education pertaining to weight loss surgery. I also have personal experience with weight loss surgery. My mother, aunt, and cousin as well as several close friends have had weight loss surgery, including gastric sleeve surgery. I have a great support system with my family, friends, and my fiance, but more support is always welcome! Thank you for taking time to read my story!</p> <p>-Lindsey</p>

Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey. It's great that you have such a great support systems. My prayers are with you.

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I am out of surgery and finally awake enough (kinda) to post an update! Surgery took a couple hours. My surgeon said that my liver shrank very well and that surgery went great! And no hiatal hernia!!! I have 5 lap sites. I have some aching pain in my belly, but the IV pain meds are working pretty well. The worst part is my mouth and throat are EXTREMELY dry and a little sore. I am allowed ice chips, but I have found that I can get too much for my tummy to take! I'm nodding in and out from exhaustion. I didn't sleep well the past 2 nights. Thank all of you that sent prayers and good vibes!

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