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Sleeve on 10/27/16!!!!!
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I was approved by my insurance for gastric sleeve...
MsThinaginOctober 14, 2016
WORTH IT$19,000
I was approved by my insurance for gastric sleeve scheduled for October 27th!!! I start my pre-op stuff tomorrow!!! I'm SOOO excited! I have a ton of medical issues. I'm 5'4" and 270-ish. I was tiny until my 40s. I'm now 51. I'm on a CPAP for Sleep Apnea, meds for high BP, high Cholesterol, Fibromyalgia, severe Vit-D deficiency, depression, etc.... etc.... Hopefully this helps me get my life back! Please give me any tips and/or encouragement. Thanks!
Replies (10)
October 22, 2016
Keep posting! You will look back on your posts with pride especially when you see how far you have come.
October 24, 2016
good luck and be blessed.
October 27, 2016
I had surgery 2 weeks ago today, and I am feeling fantastic! The first week is very tough. You'll be sore, your throat will hurt, you'all be emotional. But, it's all worth it! About day 12 I woke up and felt great! I even made it back to the gym this morning (with permission from my surgeon). I started at 178 pounds, surgery day I was down to 254, and today I am 243!!! Embrace this privilege, and door to a new you!
October 28, 2016
Fantastic! I'm in the hospital. Had surgery yesterday. He had to repair a hernia while he was in there, but I glad he did that as well. I'm doing great! A walking the floor and no nausea or vomiting. Thank goodness!!! I am anxious to weigh! I was down to 261 with clothes, shoes on the day of surgery. Keep me updated on you!!!
October 28, 2016
Awesome! You will do great! Heal quickly and let me know if you have any questions!
November 2, 2016
its a LIFESTYLE not a diet!
UPDATED FROM MsThinagin
3 days pre
Sleeve on Thursday!!! 4 Days to go!!! Any words of wisdom???
MsThinaginOctober 24, 2016
Hello! 4 days till sleeve and I'm nervous, then fine! Any words of wisdom from sleeves?? The pre-op has been a little bit rough with feeling hungry... : - ( I hope I don't have urges to binge... Is it mental or will the cravings go away?
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October 28, 2016
Hi had mine on the 12th. It's ok to be nervous, I was but is is all uphill now. I have lost 20 lbs no hunger at I have to force myself to eat. Good luck, you will do great!
UPDATED FROM MsThinagin
3 days pre
Before pic!!! Sleeve Surgery on 10/27/16
MsThinaginOctober 24, 2016
Yikes..... This pic is horrifying! LOL. I cant wait for the "after" pics! Starting weight 276. Today i'm 263. Sleeve surgery in 4 more days on 10/27/16!!! At least the scale is finally going down! Yay!
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October 25, 2016
My surgery is scheduled on the same day as yours!!! I'm super excited and nervous at the same time :)) Can't wait!! So hang in there we have a couple of more days to go!!
October 26, 2016
Great Charlotte!!! Let's keep in touch! Best wishes on a successful surgery and recovery!
October 27, 2016
We'll definitely keep in touch MsThinagin! It will be nice to have someone going through the exact timing along this exciting time in our lives! Best!
October 28, 2016
How are you guys doing?
November 4, 2016
Hi! I just posted a one week post - op update! I hope you can see it. Thanks!
November 4, 2016
It sounds like you are doing really good! I am starting week 4 today, I am losing lbs slowly but like you I'm losing inches. I'm wearing clothes I have not touched in years. I feel good, bop is normal for first time in years. Hang in there, it gets better every day.
November 5, 2016
Thanks! What kinds of things are you eating in week 4? I'm already sick of protein shakes!
November 5, 2016
Good morning! Im a vegetarian and it is harder. My doc really wants me to eat meat. I tried eating some turkey just couldn't take it I hate it. Still doing shakes, oatmeal, yogurt, beans, hummus. I am having trouble eating, I'm just not hungry (good thing right) I am getting my protein in but it's still a struggle with fluids. Every day gets a little better. I am a little cranky this week lol hormones I guess. This too shall pass. I love feeling like the incredible shrinking woman!
November 2, 2016
Hey! How are you doing since your surgery? I hope you feel well enough to write an update soon.
November 4, 2016
Hi Sheila! I just posted a one week post - op update! I hope you can see it. Thanks!
Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope you'll get lots of support from the community. Have you checked out the Sleeve Gastrectomy forum yet? Here’s a really good post to get you started. Hope you’ll enjoy reading it, and maybe we’ll see you chatting in there soon. Good luck, and please keep us posted.
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