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Hi all. Sleeved on 2/12. Looking for support and if there are any meetup groups!!!!!

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Hi, my name is Pat am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday the 26th so this is all new to me. How are you doing and do you regret doing it? Where did you have it done? I am excited but also anxious. Good luck. Pat

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Good luck on your procedure! I don't regret it one bit! My incisions are healing nicely, and I am able to move much easier. I haven't had any regurgitation and and able to keep everything down. I am 15 lbs down from my surgery weight, but it started to slow already. I had my sleeve done at Mt. Sinai. Doctors were great..... Nurses were hit and miss.

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Hi ladies! I started keeping a blog to document my journey from the beginning. It is at the following address: http://diaryofaoncefatkid.tumblr.com/. Feel free to read and or follow! It has been a great tool for me thus far!!!!

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Hi everyone!

I was sleeved on 2/21 at st. Alexius. Overall I think I'm doing ok. Still getting to know my new stomach and learning how to read the signs. I've lost about 8 lbs since the surgery and I have my first post op appt today.

I'd love to keep in touch with a local group. Thanks for starting this thread.

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All, I was sleeve in Feb 2012 and don't regret it at all! Love to join a support group here in the Windy City!

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Sleeved in Tijuana at Mexico Bariatric on 2/26. Fantastic experience! I paid less than my deductible would have been through my insurance. I was really discouraged when I heard about all of the people who were declined and the period of time I would have to wait. It was less than two weeks ago when I decided to go for it. Now, here I am... Sleeved and really happy I did it the way I did. If anyone is considering having surgery in MX, please reach out. I'll be more than happy to discuss my experience.

2/26 pre op weight 205

3/3 post op weight. 197

62 lbs to go!

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Hi everyone! I was sleeved on 2/18 @ Alexian Bros. I would love to be a part of a support group- trading tips and encouragement :)

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Hi everyone! I was sleeved on 2/18 @ Alexian Bros. I would love to be a part of a support group- trading tips and encouragement :)

Hi everyone,

I'm being sleeved (revision from failed band) on the 18th, at Lutheran General, I'm on day 4 of pre op diet, my head is killlllling me and I'm so tired (carb withdrawl) I hope that I am happy with the sleeve, the band was a nightmare. How are u all doing?

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Welcome Jeninpink!! It gets better -trust me!! The preop diet is the worst. All the withdrawal symptoms made me feel ughhh. I am 3 weeks out and feeling good. I wish I was losing more but I'm just sticking to the program. What happened with your band?

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Hi! My band was working great, then despite several expensive adjustments it just wasn't right. I gave off and felt that maybe I would deal with all the problems for the rest of my life. I went through stages of vomiting pretty much every time I would eat but then there were times when I could eat anything I wanted it was very strange I became pregnant in December of 2012and gave birth in July of 2013 it was then that I decided enough was enough and I was going to see my surgeon I went to a new growth group at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge after imaging they thought I had a hiatal herniaI went for an EGD and my band is so tight even though they drain the Fluid that they had difficulty getting the camera through I guess it all depends on if my stomach is in a relaxed state or not I'm not sure because at times I can eat at other times I cannot constraining the band I've gained back quite a bit of weight I I am currently about 230 pounds I was down to 165 with the band so it works I just had too many problems and hoping the sleeve will be much different from what I hear it does not carry the same effects but you still get the restriction I need.

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That sounds terrible and painful! You poor thing! When they went in to do my sleeve they found a hernia and repaired it- which I was thankful for. I don't have terrible heartburn anymore. The sleeve is not painful and you'll do great! It just let's you know when it can't hold anymore. The trick is listening to your body. I had similar stats - 223 then 210 after preop diet. Now 203. Good luck to you- this is an exciting time!!

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Hi Everyone. We are planning a meet up April 5th in Lansing,IL. I'm sending an invitation out to anyone that is interested in joining us. We will have sleevers preparing for surgery as well as individuals that have been sleeved and would like to share their journey.

Please send me a message if you are interested. I will send you the location and details.

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