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  1. #1
    Gastric Sleeve Member SherylP's Avatar
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    08/23/2017
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    Dr. Mario Almanza
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    Default Very Anxious and scared

    My surgery is Wednesday August 23, 2017 and I am extremely anxious. I pray that my surgery goes well.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
    Surgery date
    11/03/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Wright
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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    Welcome Sheryl. It is normal to be scared and anxious. Just remember the first week is the hardest and it gets a little easier each day. You got this. Reach out when you have questions or need support. Hugs.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member SherylP's Avatar
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    08/23/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Mario Almanza
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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    Thank you very much Christie I appreciate your nice comment.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member RehabNurse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/20/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Smith
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    Jan 2015
    Last Activity
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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    Welcome.

    The sleeve is a safe, low risk surgery...less than 1 out of 100 people suffer operative complications.

    My operating time was 30 minutes. It was a same-day procedure, so I was home that night. My recovery was uncomplicated.

    Good luck to you.


    10/23/14 Initial Consult 200 lb, 5'1 tall
    4/6/15 Highest Wt 225 (yes: 25 lb gain)
    4/20/15 Surgery Wt 218, BMI 41

    1 mo 203.0 -15
    2 mo 190.5 -12.5
    3 mo 184.5 -6
    4 mo 177.0 -7.5
    5 mo 171.0 -6
    6 mo 164.5 -6.5
    7 mo 157.5 -7
    8 mo 152.5 -5
    9 mo 149 -3.5
    10 m 143 -6
    11 m 142 -1
    1 yr 138.5 -3.5
    13 m 133 -5.5
    14 m 128 -5
    15 m 125 -3
    16 m 121 -4
    17 m 120 -1
    18 m 118 -2

    Dec '17: BMI 23.5; consumes 2000+ kcal/day

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    Gastric Sleeve Member MsLaurie65's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Laurie
    Surgery date
    06/19/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Turton
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    May 2017
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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    You will do fine, just relax and trust the process. You are coming out a winner!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Shortchicks2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    05/23/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Mario Almanza
    Join Date
    May 2017
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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    I was anxious too, but it's surgery so it is scary. But you will be so relieved and happy afterwards. I see you're going to Dr. Almanza... he did my surgery and my daughter's. We had our surgery May 23rd and August 23rd is my daughter's birthday! So try your best to relax because I promise you you are in great hands. The whole team there in Mexico is so wonderful! From the drivers to the hotel staff to the nurses and hospital staff. Everyone is really gentle and caring. You will be well taken care of. I am a nurse, so I was prepared to be very critical of the care... but it was so wonderful I didn't have any complaints! I still keep in touch with people that had surgery the same day. So I'm sending out big hugs and high fives... you got this!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    01/11/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Forrester
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    Dec 2016
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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    Welcome! Good luck tomorrow! I do remember my emotions were all over the place leading up to surgery. Don't be afraid to ask your dr or anesthesiologist for something extra to help you relax if you need it. I was able to take a xanex before I left the house that morning.



    Surgery Day Weight 1/11: 300
    Month 1: -34 pounds, -25 inches

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    Gastric Sleeve Member ghost_ryder's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Greg
    Surgery date
    08/23/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr Doyle
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    Welcome Sheryl, best of luck tomorrow. You will do great.



    HW - 341 - June 1
    SW - 319 - 8/23 (-22)
    1mn - 286 - Sept 23 (-33) -total 55
    2mn - 274 - Oct 23 (-12) -total 67
    3mn - 263 - Nov 23 (-11) -total 78
    6mn - 238 - Feb 23(-25) - total 103
    9mn - 230 - May 23 (-8) - Total 111
    10mn - 226 - June 23 (-4) Total 115
    11mn - 226 - July 23 (0) Total 115

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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    CONGRATULATIONS on your surgery. I pray for your healing and a journey that we are all walking together.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    TutTut
    Surgeon
    Dr. Byars
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    Apr 2017
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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    Positive thoughts your way i hope all is well
    5'2 highest weight 218
    Dr. Consult weight in 210
    Surgery Weight 198 (-12lbs)
    Surgery Date 9/25/16
    1 month:189 (-9lbs)
    2 month:180 (-9lbs)
    3 month:174 (-6lbs)
    4 month:169 (-5lbs)
    5 month:167 (-2lbs)
    6 month:165 (-2lbs)
    7 month: 159(-6lbs)
    8 month: 158(-1lbs)
    9 month: 155(-3lbs)
    10 month:154 (-1lbs)
    11 month:153 (-1lb)
    1 year 148 (-5lb)


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    Gastric Sleeve Member knp76's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    09/12/2017
    Surgeon
    Carl Weiss
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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    I hope things went well with your surgery.



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    Default Re: Very Anxious and scared

    I think we were all anxious and scared. But excited too, about being regular sized and healthy again! Nothing like it! Best of luck, you'll be thrilled beyond your wildest dreams with your results. I thought the whole journey was fun and easy. (I know others will argue with me about that easy part, but for me it was.)

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