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On 04/16/2023 at 22:52, mcchaynes said:

My surgery is on June 12. Where is everyone going? I downloaded this app not knowing if this an overall or a specific company

June 12 ! Date buddies ! I’m in New Orleans

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On 04/19/2023 at 12:32, nikki1203 said:


June 12 ! Date buddies ! I’m in New Orleans

Congratulations 🎊

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Im scheduled June 5th for my RNY!

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On 04/20/2023 at 13:10, kla7403 said:



Im scheduled June 5th for my RNY!


Congratulations 🎊

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On 4/16/2023 at 9:04 PM, MarisAthena said:

My surgery is on June 5th. I pray that this is the right decision and that I will be healthier. For me it was between this surgery or heart surgery so the choice was clear. I am excited and scared at the same time.

We are getting the same surgery on the same day!

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7 hours ago, kla7403 said:

We are getting the same surgery on the same day!

Yes, I know, I saw your answer earlier. I will be at mayo Clinic in Florida. Where are you getting the surgery? I think we should keep in contact.

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10 hours ago, MarisAthena said:

Yes, I know, I saw your answer earlier. I will be at mayo Clinic in Florida. Where are you getting the surgery? I think we should keep in contact.

I will be getting mine in Warren, OH at St Josephs hospital. Yes feel free to message me!

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I have my gastric bypass scheduled for June 13! Getting excited!

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Hi everyone; i'm in the UK and having my surgery (gastric bypass) on 1st June. A little nervous but mostly excited ☺️ - glad to have found this site 👍

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Hi! Im new to this site and in much needed support from others going through the same thing! My VSG surgery is scheduled for June 27th and they have had me on a diet of Protein Shakes twice a day with a light meal at lunch for over a month to lose weight before the pre-op diet. It has been rough! Im starting to question if this is a good idea, especially as I still have to take care of my family (cook meals, shop, meal plan). How is everyone else dealing with the difference in what they are doing versus their family? I can’t wait for the surgery to get to the next part.

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5 hours ago, DaniGirlCO said:

Hi! Im new to this site and in much needed support from others going through the same thing! My VSG surgery is scheduled for June 27th and they have had me on a diet of Protein Shakes twice a day with a light meal at lunch for over a month to lose weight before the pre-op diet. It has been rough! Im starting to question if this is a good idea, especially as I still have to take care of my family (cook meals, shop, meal plan). How is everyone else dealing with the difference in what they are doing versus their family? I can’t wait for the surgery to get to the next part.

Hey! I have my surgery June 5. I understand the frustration you are dealing with cooking for the family, going grocery shopping etc. but I have a feeling this is the right decision for you. Something brought you to this point and maybe you just need a reminder of it. For me it’s my kids. I want to travel on an airplane with them, I want to chase them up the stairs with out hurting, I want to ride bikes and jump on a trampoline with them. When I start to have doubts or frustration I remind my self the kids are more important than Oreo Cookies and brownies. Is your family able to create a menu, do the shopping for a bit while you get over the hump? I think you will be glad you did this. Hang in there you got it!!

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