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October Sleever

ava32

By ava32, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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ava32    48

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After a grueling process full of ups and downs I will be sleeved Monday October 10th in Seattle, WA. I started this journey December '15 and wanted to give up so many times. I struggled with the demands of my insurance, being approved for FMLA and most importantly my emotions. There is no way anyone can say I took the "easy way out".

My pre-op diet consisted of 2-3 weeks of high Protein and less than 20 grams of carbs per day. liquids only the day before surgery and NPO 12 prior to surgery time.

I'm so excited but at the same time my nerves are getting to me bad. Im mostly scared of blood clots. I'm a pre-nursing student so I know the threat blood clots pose. Then there is the fear of failing at using my tool effectively.

After Monday I plan on being a lot more active on this platform. I have already started an Instagram to document my journey.

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Welcome! I am scheduled for October 18th near San Francisco. I started in January and am so ready. I've nearly talked myself out of it so many times but never cancelled. About two weeks ago I hit my biggest anxiety and doubts. I took myself back through my paperwork, onto the forum and watched some YouTube success blogs. I'm ready. My preop was Thursday and I have started a preop diet of no processed food. Walking soon and often will not only alleviate your clot risks but also post op gas pain. Congrats!

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Angel_M    5

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I was sleeved Monday October 3rd. I was also worried about the blood clots but was told just to stay moving, which I did. My Dr also sent me home with 10 days worth of lovenox, which I have to inject twice a day. I can't wait for that part to be over but I know it's for the best. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow, it will be over before you know it :)

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StabbyUnicorn7    6

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I'm also scheduled for Oct 18, and getting seriously nervous. With all the preparation, I know my decision is a good one, but still... I think it's normal to be a bit scared/apprehensive/nervous ahead of surgery though.

Pre-op is tomorrow.

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this sucks    557

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Jus found you all. Surgery on the 18th. Revising from LapBand. This is starting to get real, people!

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