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Any sleevers scheduled for late July?

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Qbanma81    29

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Mailem Reyes

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1Body2Live    6

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My surgery is coming up in 3 days... I can only have yogurt and Water today until surgery. I'm not sure if I'm hungry or if I just miss chewing :wacko:

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kbpaulie    11

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I hear you, 1Body2Live! Mine is on Monday, and I am only allowed liquids. I miss chewing quite a bit! How are you doing emotionally? Anxious, excited, numb, all of the above?!

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1Body2Live    6

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I hear you, 1Body2Live! Mine is on Monday, and I am only allowed liquids. I miss chewing quite a bit! How are you doing emotionally? Anxious, excited, numb, all of the above?!

I don't know what to feel about it yet. I'm still in school and have this research paper I need to finish within 3 hours so I'm more focused on that. I've been drinking so much Water I'm tempted to bring my desk in the bathroom hahaha

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Durlinda    2

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I had my surgery on 7/21 in Scottsdale, AZ. Was nervous about the outcome. I made myself get up and walk about an hour and a half after leaving recovery. I can honestly say that I have had no paid. Only mild discomfort around the belly. No nausea or vomiting. I am drinking my fluids and Protein Shakes and enjoying my SF Popsicles. Today is day 4 after my surgery and I am feeling really good. I'm also feeling very fortunate to be doing so well. BTW I am 60 yrs old and surgery weight was 231

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shemica    19

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I am July 27th, too--that's a lot of us!

I'm so excited and nervous. Some days I feel invincible; some days I feel worried about doing everything right after the surgery (it seems like a lot to keep track of, and the stakes are high). But I'm happy I'm doing it. Anyone else on an emotional roller im nervous and i wanna throw up #anxiety

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my_new_lifetime    64

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3 days to go for me and I am nervous, scared but,above all, excited to start my NEW life.

The nurse in my pre-op class said that a lot of people consider their surgery date another birthday. After all, it is the beginning of our new lives. Why not Celebrate this date and our original birthdays? I think it's brilliant!

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Durlinda    2

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Great idea

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Gingerish    113

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6 days and counting! I cannot wait :D I'm more excited than anything

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kbpaulie    11

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I'm nervous, too Frank85! But we're all going to be fine. Everyone with surgeries next week, remember to check in and give an update, if you can!

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Amberina    105

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It's done!! My surgery was Wednesday the 22nd. The doctor said my sleeve came out perfect. The only complaint I have was the freaking pain from the gas they fill you with!! Uhggg... it was awful! However I left the surgery center about 3 hours after my sugery. The more I walked the better it got. Now I am 3 days out and the pain is still in my shoulder and collar bone but I am MUCH better than that first day!!

That being said it was SOOOOO worth it!! I am super excited to start my new life!!! Yay!!

For all of you about to get your sleeve- it is SO worth it. A little pain and discomfort in exchange for a lifetime of health!

I do also want to mention that I never even took any of the pain meds they sent me home with. I was afraid they would make me groggy and I felt I could deal with the pain better without them. So, if you are planning on taking the pain meds- it should be a piece of cake for you!!

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