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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default I Miss Me...

    I got caught up in life.. and I was my last priority.. between kids..husband and work..I forgot all about me..and I let go.. the result was 150 extra pounds.. and a stranger that looks back at me in the mirror.. I wanna have a sleeve..I even set a date and talked to a Dr.. I am however freaked out...and sooooooo scared.. I've NEVER blogged before..or shared any personal information on line.. this is my first.. and I'm doing it cause i need support...so i would really appreciate all the support and help i could get Thank you all



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    Roxanne Heitkamp
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    Default Re: I Miss Me...

    That's pretty common - women have the tendency to put themselves last. I decided to finally, put myself first. Surgery is a drastic step, the people on this forum alone, have probably lost thousands of pounds. The one thing we all have in common, is, we all gain it back and then some.
    This is a big decision, read the forums, and educate yourself about the Vertical Gastric Sleeve. The people on here will give you the good, the bad, and the ugly, every step of the way.


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    Default Re: I Miss Me...

    Time to put urself first and be happy!! Your kids will know your not happy and its sad to live a fake life.. I have four kids and I to am just like you..Well July 5th I decided to do it.. I did, and now I am SOOOOO looking forward to my journey. I deserve to be happy dammit, and I will.. I will also re learn to LUV myself which will make me a better person and parent to my kids..

    Educate y yourself and make a decision.. Good luck



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    Gastric Sleeve Member lizpuga4186's Avatar
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    Default Re: I Miss Me...

    I think once we get married and decide to have children we put ourselfs last. But its a great start.. Congratulations on you new steps..



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Khartt's Avatar
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    Default Re: I Miss Me...

    We are all here for you. Welcome aboard.


    Entered SWLP 8/2/13 (289)
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    Onderland 9/1/14 (197.8)
    Century Mark 11/7/14 (189.8)
    11 Mo Ck in 12/19/14 (184.6)
    Anniversary 1/13/15 (181.0)
    18 months out 6/25/15 (173)

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    Default Re: I Miss Me...

    Well, stop forgetting about you. I did the same and let myself just go quite frankly. I had a huge wakeup call after being trapped in a totalled car last year. I went to be checked out by my primary doc who told me how much I weighed and then I thought, really thought about the accident and how I had trapped in the car until the other car, a SUV, could be moved away from my driver's door so that I could get out. If it couldn't be moved, if the car had caught fire, would I have been able to scramble over the center console and get out? The final straw was when I was leaving a party in the wee hours of Sunday morning where I saw an acquaintance who was a big guy (like 300 - 400lbs). As I was leaving, I noted that he looked extremely tired and worn out which I thought was from the party. He died later that same Sunday from a massive heart attack. That was it for me - I went forward for surgery.



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    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Those two incidents are life changing..thank you so much for sharing... I scheduled the sleeve for sep 12.. but i keep saying what if something goes wrong?! is it only me or is that normal?


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Khartt's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    K
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    Default Re: I Miss Me...

    Lakkila,

    I think a lot of us newbies are in the same boat with you, scared about the surgery, but knowing it is what we need to do for ourselves, so we will be around for our families. Keep posting your questions, people here will help you as we all go through this journey together.


    Entered SWLP 8/2/13 (289)
    Surgery date 1/13/14 (260)
    Onderland 9/1/14 (197.8)
    Century Mark 11/7/14 (189.8)
    11 Mo Ck in 12/19/14 (184.6)
    Anniversary 1/13/15 (181.0)
    18 months out 6/25/15 (173)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    dr Fawaz Torab
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    Default Re: I Miss Me...

    khartt.. You're right.. and i feel less scared when I share..and when i read every post.


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