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Tons of good information here. Read through the forums and see peoples' experiences and the pros and cons. Good luck with your WLS journey and decision.

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May you find a surgery you can endorse, may you find a compentent surgeon to preform it
And may you live confidently with the bodily changes that will ensue . And most of all may you receive joy in your future days!👈😝👉

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7 hours ago, Shell06 said:

New here!!! Im considering getting the gastric sleeve done . I have to meet with a dietitians and psychologist before my procedure is scheduled. Rally nervous about it all !

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Getting it will improve and change your life in a way you didn't think it was possible. It took me a while to do the leap, but I'm happy I did.

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Do it Shell06 & Amelia- most of us are so glad we did- and hope you will join us! I know I am much better off than I was before mine. And there are a lot of helpful people on here.

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Do it Shell06 & Amelia- most of us are so glad we did- and hope you will join us! I know I am much better off than I was before mine. And there are a lot of helpful people on here.
Yes I just got my call yesterday that my insurance approved my surgery !!! Aug.19 is the surgery day !!! I'm excited and nervous

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Best thing I ever did!!!!

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I haven't regretted it once - not even on the two occasions I experienced dumping syndrome. The Constipation after the surgery wasn't particularly enjoyable, but it was nothing that copious amounts of Water and prunes couldn't sort out. ;-) So that's only two negatives as opposed to an enormously long list of positives - and I had to pay for my surgery. Worth every penny!

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