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POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery REVIEWS

36 Year Old Wife and Mom - New York, NY

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It's been a long and depressing journey being over...

Susan44984July 24, 2015
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It's been a long and depressing journey being over weight for almost 10 years. I was always active but life situation changed and getting to the gym is not possible. After seeing my photos from vacation in April , I saw how fat I became and I wasn't happy with myself. Also, my toddler keeps playing with my stomach, pushing it up and down, up and down; not good. I researched my options and I have selected the gastric sleeve. My surgery is scheduled for August 11th and I will be lying if I wasn't nervous. I am actually more nervous of the pre surgery diet, and the post op diet; just liquids (protein shakes). However, reading everyone's reviews have given me strength; keep posting. To be continued...........

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Christine J. Ren Fielding, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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sparks2024
July 25, 2015
Good luck with your surgery as well as the pre-op and post-op diets. I am still going through the 6-month insurance-required nutrition classes. I have 2 more months to go. I wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to more updates.
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Angel NO Longer n DISTRESS
August 16, 2015
How are you doing??? I'm sure everything went well and you are just taking it easy. Post as soon as you can to let us know all is well. Wishing you a smooth and easy recovery.
Susan44984
August 16, 2015
Good Afternoon, I am well again just a little soar around my belly button, I haven't take any pain medication since leaving the hospital. I changed my protein shake to one with more protein. Yesterday, I walked 5 blocks and was experiencing some cramps in my legs and I was "OH NO" !
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PrettyBlackSkin
August 17, 2015
Pls post pictures of before and after if can and good luck
Susan44984
August 17, 2015
Will do just give me a few days. So far I am 237 lbs.
UPDATED FROM Susan44984
12 days pre

Endoscopy

Susan44984July 29, 2015
Had my endoscopy done yesterday evening. I was nervous because I was placed under general anesthesia. Unfortunately, my face is very sore and I decided to stay home from work today. Also, I found out that I have a small ulcer and I was given some medication for the ulcer. Hopefully, this will not interfere with my sleeve which is scheduled for 8/11/2015.

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UPDATED FROM Susan44984
11 days pre

Liquid Pre Op diet

Susan44984July 30, 2015
Alright folks here are my starting stats and where I am presently;
* Height 5'4
* Weight 256 ( prior to pre op diet)
* Weight 250 ( as of today, I start getting my mind and body prepared by juicing two weeks ago), I am on my second day of my liquid diet. Also, all my paper work was sent in for my pre approval, my husband is very excited that I have lost 6 pounds already. Pictures coming soon .......

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