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    First consult with the sleeve team!!

    Today I had my first consult with the sleeve team. They told me about the sleep study I need, EGD, labs, Cardiac workup and I can't remember what all. Oh yeah, the psych consult. Whew!! there's a...
  2. Re: How long should you be off work after having a sleeve?

    srsebaer, you're wrong. You do the heaviest lifting of anybody. You lift the minds of your students.
    :rolleyes:
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    Re: NSV....new scrub size

    Pam G, I can't wait to have your experience. I just bought new scrubs and had to go up to a 4x which I have never had to do before.
  4. New Mexico sleevers---come out, come out wherever you are!!!

    I just looked at the map and I see you hiding in Moriarity, Chimayo, White Rock, Rio Rancho and lots of other places. Lets form a solid community that can offer support to ourselves and others.
    I'm...
  5. How long should you be off work after having a sleeve?

    I keep reading about people who go back to work like 5 days after the sleeve. Is that possible? I'm a nurse and sometimes have to do some heavy lifting with moving patients and such. I don't want...
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    Re: Overcharged up the Whazooo!!

    Dewdrop, hang in there. There will be a way for you to have your surgery. But man oh man did you get screwed financially. It's just one of many things that is wrong with our health care system. ....
  7. Re: Mexico Sleevers who through a package deal..How much do you tip?

    I am a newbie and shouldn't respond to this post but here goes. When I went on a cruise with friends we left a large tip at the end. But as far as how much I don't have any idea.
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    Re: Back again for more. . . . .

    I heard from one of the programs in Albuquerque. They require that you have 3 months of physician supervised weight management before they will even let you sign up for the seminar. That seems...
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    How do i change my profile

    My profile has a lot of errata in it. The surgeon is wrong. It gives days since surgery but I haven't had surgery. How do I change it?:confused:
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    Re: Two newbs and a sleeve

    I love the way you said "our surgery". That is so cool that you are so invested in the process. Welcome.
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    Back again for more. . . . .

    Hi, I haven't been on this forum for quite some time. About 4 years ago I was on the journey to get sleeved. Long story short, my surgeon turned out to be . . . .not so hot. He's not around...
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    Re: Surgery at 8 AM Oct 28th

    You are almost in surgery now!!! I am sending you the best thoughts and prayers for a speedy and safe recovery. You have the right perspective--for yourself first then for your husband and kids. ...
  13. Thread: Too young?

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    Re: Too young?

    Rebecca, the bottom line truth is that only you know what's right for you. You can listen and be polite to the things people say but you don't have to follow anything but your own truth. That's...
  14. Re: Are you thinking about the sleeve? Pics Inside....

    You look fantastic! You have made such progress you should be really proud of yourself!! I agree with girliegirl777, you were cute before, too. :)
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    Re: Tightening of chest

    Never play around with anything resembling chest pain. Probably it is reflux but better to get checked out and know for sure. GO SEE YOUR MD!!
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    Re: Oh boy!! Not again. . . . .

    Hello everybody!!! Thanks to everyone for all the great support. I am really overwhelmed by the depth of caring that I find on this forum. Even if I don't have surgery I want to continue to be a...
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    Oh boy!! Not again. . . . .

    Well, friends of the forum, here I am again to tell you about yet another glitch in my weight loss quest. You guessed it. No surgery for me today. It's a long story. When I went for my last team...
  18. Thread: new member

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    Re: new member

    You are starting a stupendous journey towards better health!!! Congratulations on saying "yes" to yourself.:o
  19. Re: So I am trying to figure out if I should buy a scale or not :/

    Remember to compare scale to scale. Keep track of what you weigh on the doctors scale and compare those weights. Do the same thing with your home scale. Just compare the weights on each individual...
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    Re: Waiting for surgery day to come:)

    Cristy, I tried to PM you but it says that you have chosen not to receive PM's. To answer your question, I went for surgery and they weren't able to do it because my liver was too big so they put me...
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    Re: Half Venting - Half Hurt !

    I am so sorry that happened to you. I would be hurt and angry, too. Much love and support to you from me. Consider me your surrogate sister of the forum!!
  22. Thread: Bummed out

    by turtlewoman
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    Re: Bummed out

    Judge 52, bravo to you on your attitude of being willing to try something else. You will be successful!!! I'm sorry the surgical option didn't work for you but you'll find your own way. Your trust...
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    The scale said what???!!!!!

    So I excitedly went for a sleeve team visit yesterday. First thing is, of course, to get weighed. I emptied my pockets, took off my shoes and stepped on the scale expecting to see a little weight...
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    Re: I want Starbucks :(

    My dietician said to wait six months after the sleeve for coffee. I work nights and that's going to be hard!!!
  25. Re: Do I need to bring Pajama's to the hospital?

    Whether you can wear your own pajamas kind of depends on the nurse and whether she/he wants to take the IV off the pump, thread the tubing through the sleeve and put it back on the pump. It's...
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