Hey Guys & Gals [emoji1480]

I just finished my last Nutritionist appointment today and I am totally psyched,nervous and a little .. well a lot anxious. I wanted to create this thread to open discussion and new friendship, I have 15 days for my insurance approval and I'm crossing my fingers. My surgery date is August 7th, I'D LOVE to have a sleeve buddy ! I'm an open book !

What did you do? I am a single Mom and still in the beginning stages. Second visit with surgeon, 1st Appt with my other Drs, because of Lupus. Once I have surgery, how am I supposed to take care of an extremely picky eater, rambunctious 4th old? Any suggestions?

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Surgery tomorrow, can't sleep!! Mostly because I'm so hungry lol

Surgery tomorrow, can't sleep!! Mostly because I'm so hungry lol

Here with you in spirit![emoji4] Everything is gonna be great. Surgery is gonna be awesome! Anesthesia is awesome for folks who don't sleep well! Your gonna wake up and revel in that great nap and wonder about that great walk to an awesome healthy future! And the AWESOME SHOPPING COMING YOUR WAY! I hope this gave you a laugh or two.

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Here with you in spirit![emoji4] Everything is gonna be great. Surgery is gonna be awesome! Anesthesia is awesome for folks who don't sleep well! Your gonna wake up and revel in that great nap and wonder about that great walk to an awesome healthy future! And the AWESOME SHOPPING COMING YOUR WAY! I hope this gave you a laugh or two.

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Lol I'm looking forward to the deep nap! Thanks for the encouragement! Heading to hospital now :)

What did you do? I am a single Mom and still in the beginning stages. Second visit with surgeon, 1st Appt with my other Drs, because of Lupus. Once I have surgery, how am I supposed to take care of an extremely picky eater, rambunctious 4th old? Any suggestions?

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About 9 years ago (and a single mom of a 2 year old) I had a lap band put in. Recently that broke and when they went in to take it out I had them also do a sleeve. Because I was a single mom I didn't believe I had the down time to be out for recovery for long for the sleeve in the first place which is why I did the Lap-Band instead. Not the greatest idea I've ever had. Band wasn't great and has in the long run been way worse!

So fast forward to your concern... you are going to be out for a few days whatever way you decide to go. Get a parent to come stay with you, a friend somebody that can help you for about 3 days. Then you will be fine with your baby on your own I believe. Its a lot to think about but worth the stress getting things worked out

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Thank You!! I was so concerned about the down time. I was also concerned about the 2 different meals 3 times a day. I guess we figure stuff out.

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August 29th.

I'm August 29th too!

Getting sleeved 8/30 in Bellevue, WA [emoji16]