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Hello everyone!

Hi, I'm new here and I'm scheduled to undergo the VSG procedure on November 6th. Currently, on week 2 of my pre-op diet and it's going very well so far. I'm beyond excited but growing more and more nervous every day. Wishing much success to you all!

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14 minutes ago, OHR_Rose said:

Hello everyone!

Hi, I'm new here and I'm scheduled to undergo the VSG procedure on November 6th. Currently, on week 2 of my pre-op diet and it's going very well so far. I'm beyond excited but growing more and more nervous every day. Wishing much success to you all!

Same! Nov 6th. I'm struggling with diet but Sunday will be very intense. But, it's the day before so I'm ready!

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I am working on my short term disability paperwork so that I can be out for the full 2 weeks with a little bit of pay.. Is anybody else doing this...

Also anybody else buying there holiday PJ's a size smaller? I am in the middle of ordering our family Christmas pj's and gambling with ordering them a size smaller...

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I have an outfit I've never been able to wear. Purchased online in the same size I always get but...that is my inspiration. I can't wait until the first time I can finally wear it. Have it hanging in my room so I can see it all the time!

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Just now, Jan N said:

I have an outfit I've never been able to wear. Purchased online in the same size I always get but...that is my inspiration. I can't wait until the first time I can finally wear it. Have it hanging in my room so I can see it all the time!

I have a skirt that is like that too.. I cant wait to wear it but I have a feeling it might be when it is cold so it might just be around the house..

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28 minutes ago, Jan N said:

Same! Nov 6th. I'm struggling with diet but Sunday will be very intense. But, it's the day before so I'm ready!

Awesome! Yeah, Sunday is going to be nothing but anxiety for me but we got this! 👍🏾

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No, no short term disability application. I'm disabled and don't work outside the home so no need for that!

I don't get holiday pajamas but I did have a friend send me some boxes of beautiful clothes after her mother passed away. So once I get down to that size I'll have a full wardrobe which is really exciting!! I love that something sad will be made beautiful again...

My closet also includes clothes from about 100 lbs of gain so I'll be wearing everything in reverse as I go down. Shopping my own closet will be an adventure! Plus thrift stores, TJ Maxx, and Ross... Ahhh, I love shopping. 😂

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I couldn't get short term disability approved, and my company is too small for FMLA, so I'm going back to work the week after surgery. I actually couldn't get a full week so I had to schedule the week of Thanksgiving so I'm only burning 2 days. I've seen others do it in less time, so hopefully it won't be too bad.

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I'm sure you'll be fine, sleeve patients seem to bounce back pretty quickly unless they have complications. I've seen some return after a week off on this forum...

ETA: Just no lifting heavy things!! You don't want to mess up those pretty stitches the surgeon worked so hard on... LOL

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Well, two more sleeps and I'll be in surgery! I spent the day getting everything taken care of in terms of having all my supplies at hand, double checking prep instructions with the doctor's office, washing sheets (supposed to sleep in a clean set the night before. LOL), and bathing with this antibacterial soap I have to use multiple times before and the morning of surgery. One more day of this pre-op diet left! It's getting so close... sleeping is gonna be hard. LOL

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I have my Gastric Bypass scheduled for November 27th. I'm just hoping everything goes through with insurance. Did anyone notify their employer as soon as they received their surgery date, or did you wait until insurance approved the surgery? I don't want my office to know what surgery I'm having.

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So my surgeon was out of the office after an injury so my surgery was on hold but I have finally gotten word today that I am scheduled for 11/16/23. 🙀 I am so darn excited!!!

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I got my presurgery labs back and of course AM having a freak out about some of the values. I probably shouldn’t pretend to be a medical doctor and realize that part of the reason for this surgery is because of some of the values. However a few bad liver values while trying to shrink my liver … hope that is expected.

I work at a huge university so I know I’m lucky about time off and extended leave. Sorry to read about what others have to go through. Wishing you all the best. I did let my work know about the type of surgery because they needed medical paperwork and evaluation about the leave. I’ve been pretty open with coworkers about it.

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13 hours ago, ChunkCat said:

Well, two more sleeps and I'll be in surgery! I spent the day getting everything taken care of in terms of having all my supplies at hand, double checking prep instructions with the doctor's office, washing sheets (supposed to sleep in a clean set the night before. LOL), and bathing with this antibacterial soap I have to use multiple times before and the morning of surgery. One more day of this pre-op diet left! It's getting so close... sleeping is gonna be hard. LOL

I am so excited for you.. I cant wait to hear how it all went... Good Luck...

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