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Dec. sleevers.. I saw a topic about this but lost it? Anyone out there yet for dec. surgery?

kymmiej11

By kymmiej11, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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crystalsleeve    36

crystalsleeve
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I'm starting to get nervous about my will power after surgery. I've been on liquids since Aug and it's easier for me to do the all or nothing thing. But when I get to actually eat food again I fear that I will not be as strong. Yesterday was one of those days where I wanted to eat all day long. I didn't cheat yesteday but I worry about those feelings later on.

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jjinWA    511

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It is very different after surgery. The preop diet was 10 times tougher for me. I was hungry every day. Since surgery I never have those hunger pangs. And even if my head thinks I need to eat something that I shouldn't have on my new diet, my tummy says nope... No way. If necessary, a bite or two of something special is all I need to satisfy my desire and I rarely even need to do that. Wait and see. It will be easier after surgery.

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crystalsleeve    36

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That is good to hear. I'm sure it's normal but the closer the day comes the more stressed and anxious I am. It doesn't help that I'm still short on cash for my final payment. Ugh self pay is no fun.

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Rence    61

Rence
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Hi All,

I'm booked in for 6th December. Going to be an interesting Christmas!

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cd0727    32

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That is good to hear. I'm sure it's normal but the closer the day comes the more stressed and anxious I am. It doesn't help that I'm still short on cash for my final payment. Ugh self pay is no fun.

I completely agree on the self pay! It sucks!

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tammymoore    3

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Wanting to join your group...my plan is to have the surgery the week before Christmas (due to time off and my deductible for the year has been met). My last of the 6 month required visits by insurance is Dec. 1st and hopefully my insurance will get it approved quickly. So ready to get this going!!

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cube68    70

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I don't know about anyone else here, but I think that is overly optimistic. my surgury was scheduled almost 2 months out after I finished my program. Filled with ultrasound, edg, presurgical trsying, etc... hope it works out!!!

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tammymoore    3

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My Dr's office is working really well with me trying to get this done in Dec. I have done the psych eval and have all of my medical testing next week. The only thing left will be my last of the 6 month visits then it can go to the insurance company. Fingers crossed!

I don't know about anyone else here, but I think that is overly optimistic. my surgury was scheduled almost 2 months out after I finished my program. Filled with ultrasound, edg, presurgical trsying, etc... hope it works out!!!

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Megan00    38

Megan00
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12/22/2014 is my date :-)

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cd0727    32

cd0727
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12/22/2014 is my date :-)

Mine too! Are you getting excited??

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Bubba's Mom    4

Bubba's Mom
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Dec 11 in TJ. Still excited.....nervous too though. Does anyone know if this thread is the way to have a December group or is there another place for it?

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GreenEyes604    753

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December 16th for me :)

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tammymoore    3

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I have a question...my Dr does the procedure as outpatient, meaning I will go home the evening of the surgery. Is anyone else doing it this way? Everywhere I have read they talk about staying overnight. This kind of worries me.

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jjinWA    511

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Usually they have you stay overnight and then do a leak test the next day before they release you. Are you scheduled to go back to the dr for this test the next day?

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