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I went in for gastric sleeve surgery on 1/16. According to my surgeon everything was going to be fine. Woke up to find out that he couldnt complete the surgery. He says that he couldnt manouver the probes correctly and couldnt get to the upper part of my stomach. But that it had nothing to do with my liver. He is saying that i have to much fat on my abdomen and it made if difficult. My issue with this is the fact that it was a surprise that i carry my weight there. So could he not see that might be an issue once he got in there?. So now I am in pain, sore and having trouble eating for nothing. and Have to lose 50 to 75 more pounds before he can go back in. I feel very defeated. Between taking time off for you and getting things situated to be able to do this surgery. Now i have to go through it all again. If I choose to. I feel so embarrassed about this. I get to explain why I wont be out of work as long. and why I couldnt get the surgery. Just very discourging. Maybe i should just quit while im ahead.

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No, honey, stay encouraged. Keep moving forward. If you need to, go to an experienced surgeon. Don't feel embarrassed. I'm glad you were able to make it this far and I'm glad the surgeon was able to stop at the right time. Keep pressing forward.

That must have been incredibly disappointing. I am sure your surgeon did what he thought was best for your health and safety, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating. Please don't give up, though. Hang tough and work to lose the weight by sticking to a post-op style diet of high protein and low carbs. Use this time to practice and develop the good habits that will make you successful once you really are able to have the surgery.

I'm so sorry for you. I can imagine how you must feel but remember why you chose to have the surgery in the first place. Let that be your fuel for success. We all have a journey - for some it was easier in retrospect but we all have a story and this is yours. Be your own strength. Yes you CAN do this and if you really want it - you will, too! I believe in you.

xoxo

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