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25 Yr Old Female Getting Sleeved! - Madison, WI

Name: 25 Yr Old Female Getting Sleeved! - Madison, WI
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Author: alyssiamarie

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I am just starting the process of getting gastric...

alyssiamarieOctober 27, 2015

$4,000

I am just starting the process of getting gastric sleeve surgery done ???? I am doing it through dean insurance so I have to go through a loooooot of steps but I absolutely believe it will be worth it. I had my first apt with the weight management program Dr and my first apt with the nutritionist last week and yesterday I went to my first class. Each month we have to attend a class the program offers to learn about what the rest of our lives will be like after we have surgery. What our diets will be like and what supplements we Will have to take etc etc... I have to go through the program and once I am ready I can apply for the surgery. I am working hard right now to do all the right things( eating slllooowly and chewing really well, not drinking while I am eating, no soda or coffee, journaling my good etc etc.) the program takes people different time periods to get to surgery some people get to apply in four months while some Take a year or more. I am reallllly trying hard to prove to the Drs so that I can get it done as soon as possible but it I know it is important to learn and make changes now. I am soooooo excited and nervous but hope these next few months fly by!!!!

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kstroud

October 30, 2015

Congratulations on your new journey. I was sleeved on October 19th and so far it's been an amazing journey.

Puppy's Mom

October 31, 2015

I am happy to hear that you are receiving the proper nutritional counseling. Like you said, you need to learn the new way of life for after your sleeve. What you learn in class is the foundation for your success. You are going to do great because of this! Trust me. Yay for you.

deb1952

November 1, 2015

The more I read on these forums the more I realize this is all about life changes and really BIG ones in the way of nutrition before and after the sleeve. I haven't had mine done yet either but hope to in January. Trying to get all the information regarding what to do for this to be as successful as possible is the BEST learning tool (besides the sleeve itself.......keep reading it's just a "tool" for weight loss). Good luck on your journey !

alyssiamarie

November 2, 2015

Thanks and good luck to you too!! And yes what so many people don't realize is that this is a completely different way of life that you will have to make changes. It is not a cure all and it is not the easy way out!! I wish more people would become more informed about the procedure but that's life lol! I just cant wait for this next step in life! I wish you all the best with your journey and look forward to sharing with you along the way!

deb1952

November 2, 2015

What would we do without this website?!?! It's wonderful that so many can connect regarding this life changing procedure. Good luck to you in your pre-op classes, tests, etc..... Sounds like there's a lot to go through before approval. It's nerve racking to have to wait when your mind is so made up about the surgery, but guessing it's very necessary to be prepared.

UPDATED FROM alyssiamarie

Second meeting with nutritionist; mtg with surgeon; labs

alyssiamarieNovember 2, 2015

I have my first apt with my surgeon coming up. I am going into get my labs done. I then have my second meeting with the nutritionist and then a follow up with the program Dr....I keep reading everyone's updates and I am soooooo ready to get my surgery!!! Time is going fast but not fast enough lol!!

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UPDATED FROM alyssiamarie

Some pics......

alyssiamarieNovember 2, 2015

It's so hard to look at myself like this but I need to face the truth if I'm ever going to change...

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