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38 yr old Married/ Woman ..Be Sleeve It or Not, I am 100% Ready

UPDATED FROM BE SLEEVE IT OR NOT
11 days pre

DON'T STOP BESLEEVING

12 DAYS UNTIL SURGERY! PRETTY EXCITED, WAS DOING SOME NERVOUS EATING THIS PAST WEEK. UGH, I'M GRATEFUL THAT IT DID NOT RESULT IN WEIGHT GAIN. I'M PACKING MY BAG THIS WEEKEND AND WILL JUST PATIENTLY WAITING (AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE) FOR THE DAY TO COME

BE SLEEVE IT OR NOT's provider

DR. MCCLOSKEY

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Congratulations! Love how you are getting prepared. Are you on the liquid protein diet yet? If so, how is it going? I'm scheduled for surgery the day before you are. We will be taking this adventure at the same time.
UPDATED FROM BE SLEEVE IT OR NOT
18 days pre

I CAN'T BESLEEVE IT...19 DAYS AND COUNTING!

I have 19 days to go until the rebirth of my body...My heart & mind are prepared for what is in store. I have purchased all the essentials needed (maybe more) lol! I have an appointment with the Surgeon on 2/18 and also the pre- op physical. I'm going to pack my bag in the next week.

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Not long to go now! Glad to see you're getting prepared and ready for the big day!
I can hardly wait,lol
Haha! You're as excited as my nephew at Christmas! It will be a great thing for you!
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I Have Been Approved For Vsg Surgery Date Is...

i have been approved for vsg surgery date is 02/27/2014 (wooot woot) i am beyond excited and truly ready for the new chapter in my book of life. my journey has not been a long one...after having my gallbladder removed in april 2013, still having pain, several procedures and a diagnoses of gerd and a hiatal hernia, a gastroenterologist specialist suggested that i consider back in july 2013. i completed the muli displinary panel(with dr's on 7/15/2013 and surgery was scheduled for 07/26/2013. i went home that day and called my insurance company regarding a bill i received only to discover that i had limited benefit insurance(which i had exhausted until april 2014) ...feeling my surgery was medically necessary, i switched to the ins that my job offered and began the process that way. 12/19/2013, i received the approval(which i didn't find out until 01/2014 and scheduled my surgery for the 1st date available.) hw 292 cw 270...29 days til surgery

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Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

Wow, it won't be long now until the big day, are you all prepared? Are you having to dot he pre-op liquid diet?

Please do keep us updated with your progress!
Hi Kirsty, I am very much prepared, I have the vitamins, broths, jello, protein supplements and sugar free popsicles for the 1st phase. I will continue to purchase more items so that I do not run out of supplies. Though I am not required to do a liquid diet, I am going to start one on Monday and again the week before surgery. I do not know many people that have had it (sleeve) so i am relying on the information from the nutritionist and others in this community to serve as inspiration and reference.
Glad you're getting prepared! :-) If you feel like reading it, I keep a pretty comprehensive account of my surgery and pre/post-op life. You can read my review, here.

There's also a good group conversation going on in the forum, here.
Hi! It sounds like you are ready for sure. I don't know anyone who had the sleeve either except for those that I've read about on this site. As Kirsty has (which I've read all of them), I've also tried to keep a running log of my experience(s). Let me know if you have any questions or need some help. Remember to be patient with the process. It's like being pregnant -- there are similarities but everyone experiences it in a different way. Good luck and let me know if you need some verbal encouragement!
Can't wait to see how & what you utilize during the liquid phase. I will be following in your footsteps!
So far I have purchased; sugar free jello, low sodium chicken and vegetable broth (10g protein) liquid crystal light and isopure protein liquid(40g protein). I have started sampling these things in advance so that my body can be adjusted. I hope it will cut out any aversion to them. I have 2oz cups and also 4oz bowls to help with portion control & waste.
Verbal encouragement is ALWAYS welcome. I am just looking forward to my body "rebirth" I am having surgery at UPMC Magee ...these 19 days in wait will be utilized as preparation and goodbyes to my old self
Great attitude!
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