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Hey guys. I'm turning 40 tomorrow and having the surgery on May 18th. Been back and forth on this decision for over 5 years and finally pullin the trigger.

Would really appreciate a buddy or 2 or 3 to go through this with. Anyone up for supporting a 40 year old male nurse through the process. I'm also willing to help any who need it.

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Also 5/18... what made you finally decide to go thru with surgery ?

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Hey guys. I'm turning 40 tomorrow and having the surgery on May 18th. Been back and forth on this decision for over 5 years and finally pullin the trigger.

Would really appreciate a buddy or 2 or 3 to go through this with. Anyone up for supporting a 40 year old male nurse through the process. I'm also willing to help any who need it.

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Also 5/18... what made you finally decide to go thru with surgery ?

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I'm also a 43yr old nurse at VA hosp...let me give you some med H&P On my decision to do this VSG...

43 yr female with cad s/p CABG ×2 2013, H/o MI 2013 with HTN, gout, OSA, with BMI 37...lol

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Just curious how many times have you all seen your surgeon before your surgery. Ive only had one appointment with mine the initial consult. Next time i see him will be on the day...i kinda feel unprepared or something.

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Hey guys. I'm turning 40 tomorrow and having the surgery on May 18th. Been back and forth on this decision for over 5 years and finally pullin the trigger.

Would really appreciate a buddy or 2 or 3 to go through this with. Anyone up for supporting a 40 year old male nurse through the process. I'm also willing to help any who need it.

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Also 5/18... what made you finally decide to go thru with surgery ?

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I'm also a 43yr old nurse at VA hosp...let me give you some med H&P On my decision to do this VSG...

43 yr female with cad s/p CABG ×2 2013, H/o MI 2013 with HTN, gout, OSA, with BMI 37...lol

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Wow....thats some history for someone so young.

Have you been assigned a date for your sx yet?

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Hey guys. I'm turning 40 tomorrow and having the surgery on May 18th. Been back and forth on this decision for over 5 years and finally pullin the trigger.

Would really appreciate a buddy or 2 or 3 to go through this with. Anyone up for supporting a 40 year old male nurse through the process. I'm also willing to help any who need it.

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Also 5/18... what made you finally decide to go thru with surgery ?

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Well.....after gaining and losing large amounts for weight yet again, i finally hit my peak weight of 356! I couldn't go up a flight of stairs or walk through a parking lot without getting winded.

While i am able to loose weight, every time a go off whatever diet i am on, i ain back the weight, and more. I decided its time to equip myself with the proper tool for sustained weight loss so i am going ahead with the surgery.

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Just curious how many times have you all seen your surgeon before your surgery. Ive only had one appointment with mine the initial consult. Next time i see him will be on the day...i kinda feel unprepared or something.

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I to have only seen my Dr once. But per my insurance company I attended three dietitian classes were we were given a book that covered a lot of what to expect and things we would need to have to help us, I will meet with my Dr Nurse two weeks prior to my surgery date to go thru a one on one for any questions. I have learned a lot as well from this sight. Good luck with your journey.

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I've met my surgeon twice.

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May 10th, cant wait!!!!!!

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May 10th, cant wait!!!!!!

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Me too!!

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Hey everyone do we have a Facebook group or something for may sleevers yet? It would be awesome to all stay connected through social media

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Just curious how many times have you all seen your surgeon before your surgery. Ive only had one appointment with mine the initial consult. Next time i see him will be on the day...i kinda feel unprepared or something.

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I will have about 3 total w/ my surgeon... the other times it's been the nurse practitioner who approved/schedule me...

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Hey guys. I'm turning 40 tomorrow and having the surgery on May 18th. Been back and forth on this decision for over 5 years and finally pullin the trigger.

Would really appreciate a buddy or 2 or 3 to go through this with. Anyone up for supporting a 40 year old male nurse through the process. I'm also willing to help any who need it.

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Also 5/18... what made you finally decide to go thru with surgery ?

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I'm also a 43yr old nurse at VA hosp...let me give you some med H&P On my decision to do this VSG...

43 yr female with cad s/p CABG ×2 2013, H/o MI 2013 with HTN, gout, OSA, with BMI 37...lol

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Wow....thats some history for someone so young.

Have you been assigned a date for your sx yet?

5/18

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Hey guys. I'm turning 40 tomorrow and having the surgery on May 18th. Been back and forth on this decision for over 5 years and finally pullin the trigger.

Would really appreciate a buddy or 2 or 3 to go through this with. Anyone up for supporting a 40 year old male nurse through the process. I'm also willing to help any who need it.

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Also 5/18... what made you finally decide to go thru with surgery ?

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Well.....after gaining and losing large amounts for weight yet again, i finally hit my peak weight of 356! I couldn't go up a flight of stairs or walk through a parking lot without getting winded.

While i am able to loose weight, every time a go off whatever diet i am on, i ain back the weight, and more. I decided its time to equip myself with the proper tool for sustained weight loss so i am going ahead with the surgery.

Me too, but even after my MI/cabg I lost wt (cardiac rehab)... then slowly it creep back on even more... I wt more than both prev pregnancy!!! I knew if I didn't take this bull by horns then another MI would be waiting for me...being a nurse you know "both sides of the coin "... we make the best and worst pt. Lol

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/1698004373821700/

I started a Facebook group for anyone who wants to connect on social media!

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I do but is it private?

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