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    Gastric Sleeve Member maritza104's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    So I was officially approved for surgery today and my surgery date is May 11th, 2015!
    I am super happy, but I have to be honest, I thought I was going to feel much more excited than I feel right now. I think it's because before it was just something that could happen, but now that it's real I'm feeling a little nervous. My mom keeps asking me if I'm sure I want to go through with it. Did anyone else feel his way before surgery?

    Also I'll be starting pre-op diet on Monday which will consist of 2 shakes a day and a healthy meal with no snacking.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member cathbas's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Approved for Surgery!

    I cant imagine that anyone on this board was not nervous..I know I was!! I just kept moving forward..one foot in front of the other..going on the preop diet was helpful...because it helped me get ready for changes..however in saying that..know that the preop diet is almost harder than after the sleeve..really the sleeve is a great tool!! you will see..and it does curb your eating and give you that control you need...good luck to you



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    Gastric Sleeve Member maritza104's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Approved for Surgery!

    Thanks Cathbas! I can't even imagine how hard the pre op diet is going to be! I sense a lot of moodiness in my near future. Lol.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Approved for Surgery!

    I just had my surgery on the 20th and I was super nervous! But everything turn out great�� you'll be fine
    Stop Doubting and Believe


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    Gastric Sleeve Member maritza104's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Approved for Surgery!

    Hi Angel! How are you doing so far? How do you feel? Any tips?



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    Gastric Sleeve Member faye09's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Approved for Surgery!

    I was really nervous and scared and thought I would probably get to the op table and jump up and run but I kept telling myself I have to do this so that I will be healthy and not get diabetes like my dad. I just kept going through the steps and before I knew it I was sleeved and I am super happy that I did. Still on the journey and getting healthier every day!! You will be too..best of luck to you!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member SomeGuyJeff's Avatar
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    Default Re: Approved for Surgery!

    Quote Originally Posted by cathbas View Post
    I cant imagine that anyone on this board was not nervous.
    agree - i think you hit a point though where you have to not let the nervousness overtake you (and obviously most here did that). i think its healthy to be nervous - in a way it shows you give a s&*(% enough that you want to be successful.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member stargazerlily's Avatar
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    Default Re: Approved for Surgery!

    I wasn't nervous till they brought me into the OR (operating room)...LOL I am a nurse and I work in surgery, so I wanted to see it. It was at that time I became nervous....hahahaha when the Anesthesiologist put my oxygen mask on, I began panicking. I quickly calmed myself down & pulled my mask off for a second (I don't think she saw cause she didn't say anything...LOL). I then got my breathing together and was ready. Before I knew it, I was knocked out. Looking at my oh so very handsome surgeon wasn't so bad either. I trusted him and I knew I was in good hands. Do not worry. You will be fine & do great!!! Positive thinking & thoughts!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member maritza104's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Approved for Surgery!

    Thanks so much everyone for your kind and motivational words. I am so ready to start my journey. I am sick and tired of my current situation and have found everyone here to be helpful! I am so grateful for this forum.



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