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So- I have been approved for April 22. I just wondered if anybody else has the same time? We could keep in touch, because, I'm a little scared...but more than anything, excited! Start preop diet one week from today.

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I'm scheduled April 17th. Also scared but excited as well. I'd love to keep in touch. It would be nice to help support each other. :rolleyes:

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I was originally scheduled on the 15th but it turns out my surgeon would be at another facility that day. So they pushed me. And yes, I'm all about keeping in touch! :)

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I have not posted anything since the beginning of February. I had my surgery on December 10, 2014

and have not been well since. I have had two more major surgeries and I am still vomiting or

sick at my stomach all day. My primary care physician is trying to get me back to normal. My bowels will not work without massive doses of prescription laxatives. I have lost a lot of weight but my

overall health is the pits. I have many friends who have had the same surgery and had no problems

at all. I just would like to say that anytime you have a major surgery there is always that small

chance that something will go wrong. I was one of those very few. There have been some good things

from the surgery, my back is so much better and my feet and legs. I do not have to use a cane

anymore. I guess you have to take a chance and take the good with the bad. I really believe that

the surgery is a good thing and saves more lives than it takes away. My point is to be ready for

anything because you get more than you have bargained for. I have lost 76 lbs. in four months.

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April 9th for me

I should say again!! Lol

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Dawn...again??

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Edavidson...I'm incredibly sorry to hear that. I also adore the fact that you see the silver lining. It sounds like even though it's the pits, you've made the most of it. Job well done. I hope it only gets better for you.

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Chickenbugg... Thank you so much for your response. I didn't want to frighten anyone but wanted

to share my thoughts on what I have gone through. I know that a few months from now when I have

reached my goal and I am healthy again I will be so very happy for my decision to take my life

back and live longer. There is nothing like being able to walk without a cane for the first time

in years and not to suffer with my back. I know that the sleeve surgery is a safe surgery and anyone

with a severe weight problem should seek help. Being overweight is the most miserable, debilitating

problem that I have had in my lifetime. I was so close to death from my obesity and now I know that

I am going to be o.k. Good luck to you and thank you for your encouraging words.

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April 20th here! Laparoscopic sleeve. I have my pre-op appointment with my doctor and anesthesiologist this Monday :)

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Edavidson, I would rather you be open and honest so that I have as many possibilities in my mind, rather than freaking out, wondering what is going on. And yes, you will be just fine. I never realized the battles I would pay for carrying this extra weight. I want, and need, to be healthy.

You are very welcome and I appreciate your kind words as well.

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I'm scheduled 4/23, anyone else going to Mexico? I'll be with Dr. Rodriguez.

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I'm scheduled for 4/23 in Mexico with Dr. Almanza

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