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Gastric Sleeve - Syracuse, NY
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Having the gastric sleeve on May 8th, 2014....
ckerbeeMarch 31, 2014
$7,000
Having the gastric sleeve on May 8th, 2014. Nervous but anxious to discover the new me. I have read the discussion board and have asked questions (think I was supposed to do this first) I have several friends that have chosen the gastric bypass instead of the sleeve. I feel the sleeve is a better fit for me.
UPDATED FROM ckerbee
1 month pre
Anxiously waiting for Gastric Sleeve
ckerbeeApril 5, 2014
I have a few more appointments before my surgery date of May 8th. I have done my endoscopy, ekg, blood work,psyc eval, next week my primary Dr will clear me for surgery, 1 more appointment with Surgeon and then the nutritionist. I started my journey last April a few weeks later I was diagnosed with lung cancer and obviously had to postpone the sleeve. I had a lobectomy on May 30, 2012. I have severe sleep apnea, diabetes, back problems, my BMI is 40 and due to having part of my lung removed, my cancer doctor suggested I lose 70+ lbs. After speaking with all my doctors we have all decided the best solution for me is the sleeve. Starting to feel very anxious .... about a month away, feels like it will never get here. I have found so many reviews to be so helpful. I will try to be as informative as others have been for me.
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April 6, 2014
Good luck with your final appointments, I hope they go well. Not long now until the big day!
April 12, 2014
hi!! how exciting well be doing this together! Im scheduled for May 14th, 2014! Good luck and I can totally relate to your story!! my BMI is 37 and Im diabetic! we can do this! :)))))
April 21, 2014
Best of luck to you! I am really happy I found this sight and the support of the people on here. I will be sure to update after my surgery. Yes we can do this :-)
April 22, 2014
Good luck with your surgery. Keep,us posted! My sleeve is happening on April 28
May 1, 2014
Hope your doing well .... Please keep me posted, I will be checking to see how your doing, I know everyone is different but at least I can see what to expect :-)
May 1, 2014
I came home today from the hospital. Feel sore and tired but the pain meds help. Eating sf jello and sipping decaf tea all day. Looking forward to starting my protein shake tomorrow.
May 5, 2014
How many days were you in the hospital for? I start my liquid diet tomorrow, a little nervous about being able to do it for 3 days, god bless everyone who has to do it for 2 weeks!
May 5, 2014
My surgery was last Monday and I came home Wednesday afternoon. Feeling pretty good and today is a full seven days. I have to say the protein shakes are getting boring but I am not hungry at all. Make sure you have sugar free jello and sugar free ice pops for a treat at night if you have a good day. My Cpap machine starts at 4 and goes up to 15 In a 45 minute time span. I love the way I sleep with the Cpap but am hoping for the day that I don't need it anymore. Good luck to you!
April 22, 2014
May 8th is just around the corner! You are almost there! Hang in there. I have sleep apnea too and can't wait ditch the CPAP.
UPDATED FROM ckerbee
7 days pre
Just one more week!
ckerbeeMay 1, 2014
I am one week away, getting nervous, excited, scared but I know I can do this. I start my liquid diet on Monday, my doctor is only requiring 3 days prior to surgery so I hope it goes by fast!
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May 1, 2014
Omg in getting sleeved on the same day!!! The 7th!! For moved up a week I'll update later yay!!!!! Surgery buddies! I with 233 and I'm 5'6''
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Good luck with your surgery, I hope it all goes well and you have a smooth recovery. Do you know when you need to start the pre-op diet and if you'll be all liquid or some liquid, some food?