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37 Yr Old Finally Decided on The Sleeve. Brooklyn, NY

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After spending countless money trying to lose...

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msgeenieDecember 6, 2015
WORTH IT
After spending countless money trying to lose weight, I have been going through all the preliminaries to finally get a date for Feb 5th 2016. I've been reading other people's stories for awhile on RS and I hope to be as successful as most of them. I've still got time to go, but I will definitely update. :-)

I also want a BBL, but that's another story for another year LOL.

msgeenie's provider

Piotr J. Gorecki, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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lovelymish1
December 6, 2015
Good Luck! You will do great!
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msgeenie
December 7, 2015
Thank you! I am so worried I am going to need a tummy tuck afterwards since I already look like I need one. LOL. Did your stomach go back nicely?
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4evabeauty
December 6, 2015
You will do great......and please feel free to ask me anything you may have questions about through your journey! I'm a member in WLS and a firm supporter! Follow my journey for inspiration, it can help you stay hopeful as I also followed others for inspiration when I first began and it sure gave me hope even though some things others went through were much different from some of what I went through, there journey gave me strength and the strive to keep pushing forward! I eat healthy, take my vitamins, drink lots of water(84 oz) per day, get plenty of rest and exercise daily! I'm loving every bit if my lifelong journey to the fullest! I wish you the best and know your gonna do great! Best Wishes and Happy Holidays
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msgeenie
December 7, 2015
Thank you so much! Your transformation was amazing!!
Browneyejamaican
December 6, 2015
That's my surgeon as well
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msgeenie
December 7, 2015
Really Awesome! I used to live near Methodist Hospital, (I'm still in Brooklyn though) and when I saw they had a bariatric surgeon, I knew I would do it there. My doctors are all with NYU, so paperwork has been messy. But everything seems on track so far. Good Luck!
Browneyejamaican
December 7, 2015
Ok we will keep in touch I'm scheduled for 1/28/16 I'll let you know how it's turns out. He is an awesome Dr my group refers to him a d the patients only have good things to say
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jahacopo2221
December 7, 2015
Good luck!!! Remember your RealSelf friends are here for you along the way if you have any questions, or if you want to brag on yourself, or if you just want to vent when you hit those dreaded stalls. =) It's an interesting journey you're starting, but a worthwhile one in my opinion. It's good that you're on here early--I didn't stumble across this site until almost three month after I had my sleeve done, and I wish I had been here sooner! Feel free to check out my profile and read about the ups and downs I've had along the way---I try to keep it all real, hahaha! Good luck to you!!
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msgeenie
January 18, 2016
I meant Feb 4th
UPDATED FROM msgeenie
17 days pre

Done with Pre-op

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msgeenieJanuary 17, 2016
These 6 months full of appts felt like non-stop and forever. Everything is done and I am submitting my clearance from my doctor on Tuesday. I am crossing for fingers for approval!! I was also told to lose a few lbs. I am already down 10 lbs and hoping to get another 10 down before surgery.

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bigbootyjudy219
January 18, 2016
Congrats on 10 lbs down! Good luck with clearance!!
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msgeenie
January 21, 2016
Thanks so much!!
padp
February 8, 2016
That's wonderful, your situation sounds similar to mine, my date is Feb.17 I lost 12 pounds pre-op...I think I will get down a bit more before then...I wish you so much luck .
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msgeenie
February 8, 2016
Thank you so much. Good luck to you too!!
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8 days pre

Surgery Approved!!!

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msgeenieJanuary 26, 2016
I am so excited. Feb 4th, here I come!!

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Mommyof7_Mytime
January 26, 2016
Congratulations! ! I just had surgery yesterday and I must say it hasn't been to difficult. Good luck to you and if you want to ask questions about my recovery feel free to message me anytime.
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msgeenie
January 26, 2016
Thank you so much. Sending lots of quick healing vibes your way!!!
Browneyejamaican
January 27, 2016
So happy for you yeahhhhhhh
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msgeenie
January 27, 2016
I was so nervous. lol. Jessie is awesome and it only took a couple days to hear back. i'll be there 7am Friday morning for my last appt before surgery. if it wasn't so early, i'd go upstairs and visit you!
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salemchick
February 3, 2016
Good luck!! You will do great!!
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msgeenie
February 3, 2016
Thank you!!!!
Percilla15
February 14, 2016
I wanted to know hat weight does your insurance look at to approve you for bariatric surgery? Is it your initial weight when you 1st go in to your consultation? Or the number you loose from your liquid diet 2 weeks after and the day of your surgery? or is is something completely different????
Percilla15
February 14, 2016
what***
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msgeenie
February 14, 2016
It is your initial BMI. And they ask you to try to lose some weight on your own through the 6 months of weigh ins. That doesnt usually happen or else we wouldnt be considering surgery lol.
Percilla15
February 14, 2016
lol thanks
Percilla15
February 14, 2016
what was your BMI?? and did you have any morbidities going into surgery?? and last what was your dr name
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