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    Gastric Sleeve Member sunsetwaves's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    02/26/2014
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    Dr. Paayal Mehta
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    Default Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    About 5 months ago today, I first considered WLS when I was browsing through my new health insurance's website. I made an appointment with a Bariatric surgeon the second day of my active health insurance on 11/2/13, and now, about 3 and 1/2 months later, I am about to get sleeved! I can't believe time has gone by this fast. I am so excited. Problem is, no one else, besides my fiance, is excited for me. Most of my old school hispanic family is judgemental and discouraging. Anyone I have told just tried to either talk me out of it by giving me unsolicited diet advice (like I have never been on a diet), or just looked at me like I was nuts to have this surgery. They just don't understand! Today is the first day that I truly am having butterflies in my stomach. This surgery will be on my 37th birthday, and I want to start my new life and the day I took my first breath of my first life. I am still learning about this whole process. Any tips from anyone would be greatly appreciated. Also, should I avoid sugary foods not for the rest of my life?

    Starting Weight at of 2/21/14 = 244 pds
    Height = 5 ft 2 in
    Size 22
    Surgery Date 2/26/77



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    Gastric Sleeve Member MissyB's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Catherine
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    02/10/2014
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    Mr James Halstead
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    Hi!
    Congrats on taking the plunge and having an op. I wanted to get mine on my birthday as well for the same symbolic reason but in the end had it 9 days later on the 10th Feb - now I have 2 birthdays!!
    Sorry to hear you have had some people around you who have been negative. You hit the nail on the head when you said that they just don't get it. Unless you've gone through something yourself you have absolutely no idea what it's like. For some an op is such a drastic step that they don't think it's worth the risk. Others think it's an easy way out. In fact, it's neither. Maybe point out to your family/ friends that by them saying that they don't think it's a good idea to have the op that they are effectively saying that it's OK for you to be overweight and unhappy and go through the feelings and experiences you go through on a daily basis because of it. I found that the most 'useful' piece of info I was able to give to people who had concerns is that there is only 0.5% risk of post-op complications following sleeve operations in people who are overweight but otherwise healthy (i.e. no heart disease, diabetes, pre-existing medical conditions). Considering that a Caesarean Section carries a 7% risk of post-op complications, a Sleeve operation is FOURTEEN TIMES safer ... and yet C-Sections happen all the time and very few people (i.e. onlookers) think twice about the risks involved in them!!
    You are making this choice for you. Yes, you will probably be nervous on the day. Yes, you may wonder if you've done the right thing after your surgery. But trust me, if you've done your research and you know in your heart that this is the right thing for you to do, then go with it. It will be hard to start with but it will be the best birthday present you'll ever give yourself!!
    Wishing you all the love and luck in the world!!
    Catherine.
    xx



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    Gastric Sleeve Member sunsetwaves's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    02/26/2014
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    Dr. Paayal Mehta
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    Oh Catherine you are so sweet! Thank you so so so much. I will take that advice and share the same response to those family members that are negative and don't understand. Big hugs to you!

    Starting Weight at of 2/21/14 = 244 pds
    Height = 5 ft 2 in
    Size 22
    Surgery Date 2/26/77


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    Gastric Sleeve Member MissyB's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Catherine
    Surgery date
    02/10/2014
    Surgeon
    Mr James Halstead
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    You are welcome. What time is your op? I'm in the UK but I'll be thinking about you. I hope the statistics help your family and friends to be a bit more supportive.
    xx



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    Gastric Sleeve Member MissyB's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Catherine
    Surgery date
    02/10/2014
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    Mr James Halstead
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    I just read your About Me section. In many ways we've had the same journey. I really hope that surgery is the answer to both our battles with weight and that we both start living our lives to the fullest again!
    xx



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Kathysangels's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Kathy
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    02/11/2014
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    Dr. Brethauer
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    Good luck - I am so excited for you - don't be scared - I am 12 days out from my surgery and it was a good experience all and all.
    Hugs,
    Kathy
    Happy Birthday as well!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Leanng's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Leann
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    Dr. Emma Patterson
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    Happy Birthday and Happy Sleeve to you. Having the sleeve done was the best decision I've made for myself in my life.

    Best of luck to you and let us know how you do.


    Dec. 19, 2012 - 309 pounds
    April 10, 2013 - 266 pounds
    April 12, 2013 - 272 pounds (I gained 6 pounds after surgery but have been steadily losing since then)
    November 21, 2013 - 209 - 100 pounds lost!!!!!
    January 1, 2014 - 205 - down is down after the holidays
    January 30, 2014 - 199.4 - first time in the 100's in over 30 years!

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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dr. Shawn Garber
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    Hi! I am also getting my surgery on weds and I am in the same boat as you. My dad is really supportive but my siblings are not (they think it is the "easy way out"). Where on LI are you from?? What hospital are you getting the surgery done? Good Luck to you! I will be thinking of you!

    Helen


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    Gastric Sleeve Member sunsetwaves's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    02/26/2014
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    Dr. Paayal Mehta
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    Thank you Catherine. It is interesting that we both have similar journeys. Just goes to show that many of us, no matter where we are in this world, can relate and help each other feel better. I am in New York, United States, and the surgery is at 6:30am. Thank you for your thoughts! Hugs to you

    Starting Weight at of 2/21/14 = 244 pds
    Height = 5 ft 2 in
    Size 22
    Surgery Date 2/26/77


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    Gastric Sleeve Member sunsetwaves's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/26/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Paayal Mehta
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    Hi Kathy, thank you for your kind response. I am glad that you had a successful and save recent surgery. I wish you continued success, and thank you for my birthday wish! Hugs to you

    Starting Weight at of 2/21/14 = 244 pds
    Height = 5 ft 2 in
    Size 22
    Surgery Date 2/26/77


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    Gastric Sleeve Member sunsetwaves's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/26/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Paayal Mehta
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Last Activity
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    Dear Leanng,

    Wow! I am so impressed with your results! Good for you! I appreciate your sweet response. I am glad your procedure has been successful. You are inspiring to all of us! Cheers and hugs to you!

    Starting Weight at of 2/21/14 = 244 pds
    Height = 5 ft 2 in
    Size 22
    Surgery Date 2/26/77


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    Gastric Sleeve Member sunsetwaves's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/26/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Paayal Mehta
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    Hi Helen!

    That is amazing that we are both getting sleeved on the same day. I live in eastern Long Island and getting the surgery done at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. Where is your surgery getting done and what time is yours? I will think of you also!

    Starting Weight at of 2/21/14 = 244 pds
    Height = 5 ft 2 in
    Size 22
    Surgery Date 2/26/77


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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dr. Shawn Garber
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    I live on Long Island as well...in Nassau County. My surgery is being done at St. Francis Hospital in Port Washington...do not know what time yet (I am assuming like 6:30/7am). So nervous but excited. Going to work tomorrow and tuesday to get everything situated before my surgery (I am a teacher in NYC) so hopefully that will take my mind off of things.


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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    Good blessings and prayers for your surgery. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I think the gift of a healthier you is the best gift you can give yourself.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member rachelaguilar09's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Rachel Aguilar
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    03/17/2014
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    Dr. Almanza
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    Default Re: Getting Sleeved this Wednesday at 6am on my Birthday!

    So happy for you....Good luck. ;-)



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