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  1. #1
    Gastric Sleeve Member
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    03/29/2016
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    David Geller
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    Smile Getting ready for surgery!

    I am excited to find this site and be able to connect with other sleeve patients! I am scheduled for surgery on March 29th and had my chest x-ray and EKG today with blood work scheduled for Thursday. I have a friend who is a week ahead of me in the process and we are supporting each other.

    I am really looking forward to this next stage in my life - I am 50 years old and I want to be healthy to enjoy my grandson and eventually my retirement.

    Weight has always been an issue for me and family members. My sister-in- law had by-pass 7 years ago and my brother had the lap band 6 years ago. Both used the same surgeon I will be using and have had wonderful success so I am hopefully optimistic for my success as well.




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    Gastric Sleeve Member cathbas's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    cathi
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    03/05/2015
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    Dr Rantis
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    Welcome to the forum!! we are all on your team!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Tomesha's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/07/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Carlos Velasquez
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    Feb 2016
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    Welcome, this site is so helpful.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member zacharymom's Avatar
    Surgery date
    03/23/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Sean Sowemino
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    Welcome. I am 7 days away from mine, and so excited for the new leash on life this will give me. Im sure you will do great!! Good Luck!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member WANAGL's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Cyndi
    Surgery date
    12/30/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Robert Marema
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    Mar 2016
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    Welcome! Best of luck on your journey!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Donna Rudewick's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Donna Rudewick
    Surgery date
    07/20/2016
    Surgeon
    Asahel Lee Gridley, MD
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    Jul 2015
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    Welcome and good luck!!! Im still waiting on my surgery date. Had to quit smoking for 3 months before I could actually start. Im so excited for you and for me!!! Keep us all posted on your progress.


    Post op lost 16 lbs.
    Month 1-20
    Month 2-8
    Month 3-10

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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    Surgery date
    03/29/2016
    Surgeon
    David Geller
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    Thanks so much for all of the welcoming, encouraging comments! It is nice to know there are so many of us traveling this path. I am just 3 days away from surgery and can't wait. The past 10 days of no carbs and very low calorie eating to shrink my liver have been challenging. I hope I have been successful and my liver is in good shape.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member tina833's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    03/10/2016
    Surgeon
    M. Wayne Westmoreland
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    I have recently read that one of the best signs that you will have a successful WLS is if you have family members who have had successful WLS. That's awesome you have.

    I think you will be pleasantly surprised by how well you have done for your body by following the pre-op diet.

    Starting pre-op diet weight: 357
    Surgery date weight: 337
    Goal weight: 150


  11. #9
    Gastric Sleeve Member
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    03/29/2016
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    David Geller
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    We joke about going on the road as living models of the 3 types of bariatric surgery options. Thank you for the encouragement!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Shirl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Shirl
    Surgery date
    05/17/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Sergey Lyass
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    Congratulations on your decision, and on sticking to the rigors of preop. I have read that for ever 2.25lbs we loose we increase a healthier outcome. I found your comment about being role models for your doctor was good humor, and I hope your surgeon takes you up on it.

    I'm new to the forum and waiting on my surgery date. On April 26 marks my 90 days of medical supervision, and I'm scheduled to have my heart ultrasound and echo cardiogram. I've gradually changed the way and what I eat tho going through extreme diets has never been my problem, it's just sticking to it for the lifetime haul has. I see the surgery as a tool I need to sustain my efforts and help me loose the weight so I can start exercising without injuring my knees or flaring my sciatica only to defeat any little progress I had made.

    Keep us posted! I will keep you in my heart and prayers.

    Xoxoxo
    HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"

    Post-Op Weight:
    M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
    M2: 203 (-8.3)
    M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
    M4: 191.5 (-5)
    M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
    M6: (?)
    M7: (?)
    M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
    M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
    M10: 174 (-3.1)
    M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
    M12: 171 (-.5)
    Y1.1: 170 (-1)

    "Today is another day to get it right!"






  13. #11
    Gastric Sleeve Member
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    David Geller
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    Default Re: Getting ready for surgery!

    Thank you so much for your kind words. Good luck with you pre-op testing. Keep up the great attitude and good luck!



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