Hello everyone.

I'm scheduled to have my gastric sleeve surgery on December 14.

I know I'm definitely going to need some support, someone to talk to who can relate to the day to day challenges of the post-op lifestyle.

If there is anyone who wants to be a mentor or buddy please let me know.

I'm currently 443 lbs and I know it's a long road to reach my goal weight, but with the assistance of the sleeve and the support of understanding people, I'm sure I can do it.:-D

HW:660

CW:443

GW:???

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I added you to my friends list. I was sleeved 10/26. Not long enough to be a mentor, but happy to be an open ear!

I'll add you I'm new too! Welcome

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I added you to my friends list. I was sleeved 10/26. Not long enough to be a mentor, but happy to be an open ear!

Thanks for responding Chrmow. I'm very happy to have you as a buddy and sympathetic ear!

Quick question, how is your weightloss progressing?

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I'll add you I'm new too! Welcome

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Thank you! You're awesome!

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I lost 19 pre surgery, 11 more in the liquid phase, and 20 since surgery.

Edited November 29, 20169 yr by Chrmow

I lost 19 pre surgery, 11 more in the liquid phase, and 20 since surgery.

Wow, I just saw your photos, and you look AMAZING! Your hard work and sacrifice is really paying off. You are beautiful. Great job!!!

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Hi there. Welcome to the sleeved world. From the stats you listed it looks like you are already doing great on the pre-op side so I am sure your gonna do great once you have surgery. I was sleeved 9/28/15 and have lost 167.8 pounds since surgery and 224.8 pounds overall. I am happy to answer any questions you have or try to help you along the way.

sleeved 11/14 too soon to be mentor but a good ear/friend..

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I lost 19 pre surgery, 11 more in the liquid phase, and 20 since surgery.

Wow, I just saw your photos, and you look AMAZING! Your hard work and sacrifice is really paying off. You are beautiful. Great job!!!

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Super sweet of you! One day at a time.

I would like to be a buddy, I don't have my surgery until 12/12/16, but I'm ready to start making friends. BTW how do you add someone as a friend on this site

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I would like to be a buddy, I don't have my surgery until 12/12/16, but I'm ready to start making friends. BTW how do you add someone as a friend on this site

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Hey Lisa! I would love for us to be buddies.

To add someone as a friend I believe you have to use the actual Bariatricpal website instead of the app. Via the website click on a member's name to reach their profile page and then you will see the option to add the member as a friend.

Good luck with your surgery on the 12, mine is scheduled for December 14 and yesterday my surgeon's office called me to ask if I would like to move up my surgery date to December 6, due to a cancellation. I have been debating the pros and cons all night. I think I'm probably going to stick with the date of the 14th, to give myself more time to prepare, and to gather the supplies I will need for after the surgery. I apologize for rambling on and on. I'm just thinking out loud to try and make up my mind, and I'm nervous as hell about the surgery. Lol.

I'm nervous too, I know I need it but you hear so many horror stories on these sites. I've heard lots of success stories as well though. I think sticking to your original date is probably a smart move. We'll be fine. Have you started your pre-op diet? I start mine on Monday.

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Good question, I was going to ask the same question

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I'm nervous too, I know I need it but you hear so many horror stories on these sites. I've heard lots of success stories as well though. I think sticking to your original date is probably a smart move. We'll be fine. Have you started your pre-op diet? I start mine on Monday.

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My surgeon told me I didn't need a pre-op diet because I had lost another 20 lbs since I saw him 4 weeks ago. I simply have to do "liquids only" the day before, and don't eat or drink after midnight the night before.

I have to be at the hospital at noon, and my surgery is scheduled for 2:30 pm. I was told the surgery takes 1 hour.

I have to stay overnight and go home the next day. I'm a little nervous because I was also told that I would need to take a medication for blood clots as a precaution.

My nervousness comes from the fact that I will have to administer the medication via injection in my stomach twice a day, and I'm not especially keen on giving myself shots.

However, because I once had a blood clot situation in the past, I know how dangerous that situation can be.

I'm sure we'll both be fine, just gotta relax and take things day by day, right..?

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I know what you mean on the shots, I am a diabetic and I had a really hard time giving myself shots at first. My best advice for that is don't think about it and just do it. I would sit there for like 45 minutes trying to psych myself up, and in the end I still had to give myself the shot, so just do it.

My surgery is out patient and I'm a little nervous about not staying at least one night.

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I know what you mean on the shots, I am a diabetic and I had a really hard time giving myself shots at first. My best advice for that is don't think about it and just do it. I would sit there for like 45 minutes trying to psych myself up, and in the end I still had to give myself the shot, so just do it.

My surgery is out patient and I'm a little nervous about not staying at least one night.

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I totally understand your nervousness, however, my surgeon said me staying overnight was simply hospital policy but not really vital to a successful outcome.

Thanks for the advice concerning the shots. I can totally see myself sitting there forever, trying to work up the nerve. I will definitely do as you recommend and just administer the injections relatively quick. I'm sure I'll get over my fear...eventually! Lol.

Thanks again!

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