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    Gastric Sleeve Member Nikki_1985's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/29/2012
    Surgeon
    Dr. Kowalski
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
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    07-31-2012 01:00 PM
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    Hello,

    I am new to the board. Today I was told that I was approved by my insurance and got my surgery date. The time off from work is already approved, so now I just wait! I am super excited for my sleeve and I am ready. I cannot wait to be able to ride a roller coaster! That is my ultimate goal. I do have some fears about the surgery. My main fear is getting the drain removed. I know that seems silly but for some reason that really freaks me out. I look forward to being able to communicate with people who are on the same journey.
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    Gastric Sleeve Member Pochita's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Norma
    Surgery date
    01/17/2012
    Surgeon
    Dr. Van Boghossian
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Last Activity
    09-28-2013 09:27 AM
    Location
    Northern California (central valley)
    Posts
    120
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    Default Re: My surgery date is set

    Everyone here is so friendly and helpful! I just joined and I've gotten a lot out of this site.
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    Gastric Sleeve Member ictgurl316's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Shirley
    Surgery date
    05/01/2012
    Surgeon
    Dr. Holover
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Last Activity
    04-04-2013 05:21 AM
    Location
    Middle Island, NY
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    114
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    Default Re: My surgery date is set

    Welcome & CONGRATS ON YOUR DATE : ) I love this site!!! it has helped me so much to prep for my surgery : ) and everyone is soooo kind.p



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    01/13/2012
    Surgeon
    Dr Singh
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Last Activity
    05-29-2012 08:51 PM
    Posts
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    Default Re: My surgery date is set

    HI Nikki, I had my surgery one week ago and one of my fears was the JP drain. My surgeon removed it the day of discharge and it just felt like pressure for a couple of seconds. The area is still sore but it feels better each day. Good Luck!!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Nikki_1985's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/29/2012
    Surgeon
    Dr. Kowalski
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Last Activity
    07-31-2012 01:00 PM
    Posts
    37
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    Default Re: My surgery date is set

    Thank you, that makes me feel much better. I'm not sure why the drain is freakin me out as much as it is!
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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/24/2012
    Surgeon
    Alfons Pomp
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Last Activity
    05-09-2016 02:39 PM
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    Default Re: My surgery date is set

    Congratulations. I am almost finished with the insurance requirements and hopefully will have my surgery in March. I cannot wait.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Darlayna1960's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/27/2012
    Surgeon
    Dr Nam Nguyen
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Last Activity
    02-23-2014 04:38 PM
    Location
    Westbank, BC Canada
    Posts
    32
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    Default Re: My surgery date is set

    Hi so glad you are on here. My surgery date is two days before you. So we will be doing this together literally



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Cloud Lady's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Angie
    Surgery date
    11/08/2011
    Surgeon
    Dr. Thomas Landry
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Last Activity
    08-13-2012 01:23 AM
    Location
    Louisiana
    Posts
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    Default Re: My surgery date is set

    I guess I was lucky and didn't have a drain and only had minimal gas. I did experience the naseau so they added some milacon to my liquid pain meds. I had a lot of anxiety prior to surgery, but it went smooth and I was well taken care of. Don't worry you will do great! Good luck.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Trustin Sleever's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/01/2012
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Posts
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    Default Re: My surgery date is set

    Wow, that's fast, only a month to wait. Yippee for you!
    Day of surgery: 248 lbs


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lynda's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lynda
    Surgery date
    03/20/2012
    Surgeon
    Mr. D'Onofrio
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Last Activity
    09-21-2016 12:16 AM
    Location
    Adelaide. South Australia
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    511
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    Default Re: My surgery date is set

    Hi there, welcome. Lucky you only have a month to wait, mine is not till march. Cant say that I have thought much about the actual surgery, guess as I get closer I may get a little more nervous, but thats only natural. All the best for your journey.


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