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Now that the time is closer i am having so much mixed feelings about this surgery should I go though with it, how will i look after it's done after being heavy all my life, will i have excess loose skin, will i still be attractive to my boyfriend all these questions linger in my head and to make it worst most people from jamaica not supportive of this sleeve surgery because they are not fully aware of it...

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Hi there,

First of all, I think your feelings are 100% on point. You have made a big decision and second guessing is normal.

You need to ask yourself a couple of questions--why are you doing this? What are your alternatives if you don't?

For me, I did this for better health and to be around long enough to see my grandchildren. How I will look once this is over is a concern, but personally I would rather have excess skin than diabetes, heart issues, mobility issues, etc.

Also, I'm sorry you do not have much support. Keep coming to this forum and see if you can find a support group to attend in person. Having support from non-wls people is important, but so is being around people who have had it done and "get" you.

Best of luck to you.


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Hi there! How are you feeling today? Did all go well?

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I was also sleeved on 2/27. How are you doing? I am finding it hard to get fluids in though it is better each day. Keep in touch. We are one the journey together.

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I am doing good so far it gets better with time I sip my fluids in small amount and do it slowly are you feeling any pain in your incisions



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Hi, I had mine on 2/28. I have my ups and down. I have pain in my incisions and inside my tummy too. FIrst kind of pain is when I haven't put anything down (busy) then I have broth or protien shake. Second kind I think is when I am overly full. I do my best to keep it under 6 oz. What do you think?

Nice meeting you newbie!!

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