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Howdy all!

I’m Jenn and I’m getting the gastric sleeve on Sept 11. This is a revision as I had a completely unsuccessful lap band 9 years ago.

I paid out of pocket for the lap band but the government is paying this time. I’ve been on a waiting list for over 2 years.

I’m trying to keep my excitement to a minimum as my surgery was scheduled for August but was canceled due to “technical difficulties” in the OR. They called with my surgery time and the cancellation of that surgery within 2 hours.

This was a huge letdown and I fell into a dark depression while waiting for a new surgery date.

I’m 42 and have been struggling with my weight since I was 12. That’s 30 years of tormenting myself!! I’m ready for this to work. I’m also ready to work to get it.

Good luck to my fellow September 2018 Sleevers!

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Yayaya so excited for you!! Praying for a speedy recovery!!

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14 hours ago, MasterOfDisaster said:

Howdy all!

I’m Jenn and I’m getting the gastric sleeve on Sept 11. This is a revision as I had a completely unsuccessful lap band 9 years ago.

I paid out of pocket for the lap band but the government is paying this time. I’ve been on a waiting list for over 2 years.

I’m trying to keep my excitement to a minimum as my surgery was scheduled for August but was canceled due to “technical difficulties” in the OR. They called with my surgery time and the cancellation of that surgery within 2 hours.

This was a huge letdown and I fell into a dark depression while waiting for a new surgery date.

I’m 42 and have been struggling with my weight since I was 12. That’s 30 years of tormenting myself!! I’m ready for this to work. I’m also ready to work to get it.

Good luck to my fellow September 2018 Sleevers!

Good luck to you!

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On 9/3/2018 at 2:28 PM, Tiff-a-lea said:

How do I set up one of these blog this to start new chat. I can’t figure it out. Please help

I'm not sure what you are asking. What are you trying to do, start a new topic thread?

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On 9/3/2018 at 11:05 PM, Bowties said:

Just joined today. Glad to see so many people in September and working so hard.

I'm scheduled for September 18th, a bit nervous, a few doubts, but been feeling better as I read everyone's posts.

Good luck everyone!!

Welcome! and good luck with everything during your pre-op phase!

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And it is Jingle in Massachusetts, me in Ohio, it's our Morning ! Not sure of her surgery time but mine is 7AM EDT. ON my way to check in at 5 AM, main hospital at Ohio State University, I will be on the 8th Floor. I am Dr Needleman's very first Surgery of The Day, I hope he feels fresher than ME, I could not sleep. He does this every day, My first, My only Bariatric Surgery Day. Pray for me if you can! 😇🙏😷🏣

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2 hours ago, TX4everLinds said:

Surgery tomorrow. I can’t sleep!

I'm up as well... I need to leave for Salt Lake City in about 7 hours and am still here chatting away... Good luck to you tomorrow as well!

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1 hour ago, Frustr8 said:

And it is Jingle in Massachusetts, me in Ohio, it's our Morning ! Not sure of her surgery time but mine is 7AM EDT. ON my way to check in at 5 AM, main hospital at Ohio State University, I will be on the 8th Floor. I am Dr Needleman's very first Surgery of The Day, I hope he feels fresher than ME, I could not sleep. He does this every day, My first, My only Bariatric Surgery Day. Pray for me if you can! 😇🙏😷🏣

You will be asleep soon and it will be over before you know it! Good luck today and thank you for all your encouraging words and inspirational posts!

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So, as promised, I have written a very long post sharing my journey. Here is a link to it...

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1 hour ago, reb101568 said:

Surgery day today scheduled for 11:30 hospital at 9:30 feeling nervous

Welcome! and good luck today, you've got this!

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On 8/22/2018 at 11:18 AM, TX4everLinds said:

Is this the sept 2018 group? I’m scheduled for sept 5 also! Just found out yesterday that I was approved and got the date. Looks like there are quite a few scheduled for September 5! I start preop 8 days prior.

Praying for you today and that surgery goes smoothly!

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1 hour ago, reb101568 said:

Surgery day today scheduled for 11:30 hospital at 9:30 feeling nervous

Praying for you and text book surgery and recovery!

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