Looking for a mentor (my surgery is in August)

[Dana Hardin Cook 10]

Hi,

I am new to this site and the forums. I am scheduled for my sleeve surgery on August 10th, and I am terrified.

I am looking for a mentor to help me through this process. Some one who has already been where I am going would help tremendously.

I am 47, a mom, a grad student, and ready for this change in my life

[Wolfgirl78 266]

Hi Dana, I know you must be excited about your upcoming sleeve surgery. I'm four years post op sleeve. If you think there is anything I can help you with feel free to message me

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[Dana Hardin Cook 10]

Thank you so much! I am excited, but also very scared. I am trying not to let my nerves derail me, but it's hard sometimes.

Dana

[Roni2366 2]

Hi Dana, I know you must be excited about your upcoming sleeve surgery. I'm four years post op sleeve. If you think there is anything I can help you with feel free to message me

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Hi my name is Roni i had my sleeve on 5/23/16 i have only lost 17 lbs I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong i thought I would have lost more

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[Wolfgirl78 266]

@@Dana Hardin Cook

I was also scared! But it was worth it. I feel so much better now.

@@Roni2366

17 lbs is great loss! My advice is don't compare yourself to others losses. Just keep following your plan your surgeon gave you and the weight will keep falling off

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[Qwalla 132]

I am awaiting a surgery date. Surgery will probably be sometime in july. You can slso message me anytime you want. Good luck!!!

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[Catmom4 149]

Hi! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I was sleeved December 17, 2015. I was terrified but surgery went fine. No issues. Best decision I ever made! I have zero regrets! Keep reading posts on Bariatric pal, I learned so much on this site!

[northstar9148 82]

Iam in the same boat. I need some one to support me. I have no one. Insurance wants me to lose 15 pounds before surgery. Why is this so hard?? Iam getting more and more depressed. My insurance company is getting frustrated with me. Help

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[sweetcat325 37]

Iam in the same boat. I need some one to support me. I have no one. Insurance wants me to lose 15 pounds before surgery. Why is this so hard?? Iam getting more and more depressed. My insurance company is getting frustrated with me. Help

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Have you tried using the My fitness pal app? It's what got me through that!

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[Qwalla 132]

Hang in there. Message me if you need to chat. You can get through this.

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[northstar9148 82]

Thank you sweetchat and qwalla. I will try myfitnesspal.

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[beauty and the beast 26]

My surgery is July 14th! I'm anxious as well but think about the alternative...staying this way. Try to read only positive stuff on here. The bad stuff will make you even more scared. I would love to be your buddy. Good luck with the surgery!!

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[SarahM76 30]

Hi Dana, my rny is on Aug 9th. Im also super nervous but also very excited! Its been a long road.

[HeavenlyGirl101 36]

I'm August 8th and I don't have any support at all. I'm going to Mexico by myself. Maybe August sleevers can all be there for each other.

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[HeavenlyGirl101 36]

I'm August 8th and I don't have any support at all. I'm going to Mexico by myself. Maybe August sleevers can all be there for each other.

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Correction 8/5.

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