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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lkflores's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Leah
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    05/13/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr.Partridge
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    Apr 2014
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    Default Surgery tomorrow...

    Not gonna lie - I'm freaking out. Any words of wisdom?! I'd appreciate it.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member toutdesuite's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    03/03/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Rosenthal
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
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    Default Re: Surgery tomorrow...

    Pray



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/15/2014
    Surgeon
    Nicholson
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    Jan 2013
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    Default Re: Surgery tomorrow...

    I was freaking out and had to try to control my breathing. The night before though I started listening to some soothing music and I heard a song that I felt God had played just for me. I then felt a peace come over me. If you are a person of faith, I would pray. If not, just try some deep diaphramatic breathing (look up how on YouTube) and that naturally calms you sort of ike a xanax would.

    My "words of wisdom" would be this: nothing is as bad as we work it up in our minds to be. Many people have gotten this surgery and made it through with wonderful results. If they (myself included) can do it, so can you. Also, ask your surgeon for something to calm you before the surgery. They know that most everybody is scared before and are usually more than willing to give you something.

    I will pray for you too.

    Let us know how you are as soon as you are able.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Truebody's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Jen
    Surgery date
    05/10/2013
    Surgeon
    Jon Armstrong
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
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    04-06-2015 05:35 AM
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    Perth, Western Aust
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    Default Re: Surgery tomorrow...

    I hear you. I had my 1 year anniversary over the weekend and it brought home to me how I felt just before the surgery. At this stage you are left with one option only. Faith. I recall that I had done my research, selected my surgeon, prepared my kitchen and all I had to do was believe that it would all go well.
    It did. I've lost 36 kgs and reached my goal of 65kgs which is 6kgs below my surgeons goal for me.
    I'm grateful beyond measure.
    All the very best.
    Highest weight ever - 108kgs, Surgery weight -101kgs, Goal weight - 65kgs


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    Gastric Sleeve Member robhall's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Rob
    Surgery date
    01/01/2014
    Surgeon
    Sergio Quinones
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
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    05-26-2014 05:01 PM
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    San Diego
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    Default Re: Surgery tomorrow...

    Good luck!!!!!!! best wishes !!!!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member julesdeck's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/14/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr Gluck
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Florida
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    Default Re: Surgery tomorrow...

    I'm having mine tomorrow too. Just finished getting my bag together. Just breathe. I'm sure tomorrow I'll be anxious.
    You'll do great!!
    Dr's seminar 249
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    Month 1 - 214
    Month 2 - 204
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    Month 3 - 194
    Month 4 - 188
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    Gastric Sleeve Member Peg's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    peggy
    Surgery date
    06/03/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr.Mark Smolik
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
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    08-30-2014 07:19 PM
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    Iowa
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    Default Re: Surgery tomorrow...

    I am praying for you.things will be ok.best of luck to you



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