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I was approved! I'm getting married in December tho...thoughts?



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Was finally approved for a revision from band to bypass!!! I'm excited. EXCEPT...I'm getting married in December and I already have my dress (which is in the middle of being altered), I won't be able to eat (I probably won't want to anyway from the stress) and I'm afraid that I might be sick if I get it beforehand. The earliest is at the end of September, wedding date is December 5. Also, if I weight too long then I might lose my approval.

My questions is, how long did it take after surgery for you to feel "normal" and not sick?

Thoughts? (is this the right forum to post on?)

Thank you!!

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I was able to walk around a large flea market when I was a month out, if that helps any. That's a hard decision. You "should" feel pretty well by then, but you never know....and you don't want to lose your appeal either. Can you find out how long the approval is good for? I would think if you schedule it now for a date soon after the wedding, they would be satisfied with that.

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... I would think if you schedule it now for a date soon after the wedding, they would be satisfied with that.

Yes I will look into it. But if its a matter of getting the surgery before my wedding or losing the appeal...well...I've got to go for the surgery!

I think I'm concerned also for the emotional component of the surgery as well.

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Congratulations! You will likely lose more weight before wedding day, so keep that seamstress on hand so she can alter your dress last minute ;)

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@@Dream4tc

Thank you!

Was it hard to adjust after the surgery? Was it very emotional - having the surgery?

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I haven't had revision yet, but have had previous WLS before. I was only off work for 3 weeks and was walking around. You should be fine before wedding day as long as you are getting fluids, Protein, and Vitamins in. Just be a good girl haha!!! ;)

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As soon as I walked through the door my finance said "Have it done as soon as possible! Don't wait!"

So that is what I will do. I will have it in September.

Wow, i can't believe its happening!

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What a great fiancé! I'm about 3 weeks post op and mostly tired still but I feel better if that makes any sense. Good luck!

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@ My date is October 5.

Yahoo!

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That's exciting!! You're gonna be fine! Stay positive and imagine it all going well. I think that makes a difference. Keep us posted! ????

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