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  1. #16
    Gastric Sleeve Member DHB's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Dale
    Surgery date
    11/14/2017
    Surgeon
    Kathrine Lamond
    Join Date
    Sep 2017
    Last Activity
    03-18-2019 09:24 AM
    Location
    Chevy Chase, MD
    Posts
    460
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    Was Thanked 416 Times in 264 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 141 Times

    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    SO happy for you! This has been such a long journey but good for you for hanging in there and making it happen. Let us know how we can help.


    Beginning weight: 265
    Weight at surgery: 255
    M1: 240 (-15)
    M2: 232(-8)
    M3: 227 (-5)
    M4: 221 (-6)
    M5: 215 (-6)
    M6: 210 (-5)

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  4. #17
    Gastric Sleeve Member simplyseahorse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    06/11/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Motamarry
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    10-17-2019 08:50 AM
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    215
    Said "Thanks" 90 Times
    Was Thanked 126 Times in 95 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 735 Times
    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    It's happening - I got the call on Friday to be at the hospital on Monday morning at 5:30 am for surgery at 8:00 am. Wish me luck, keep me in your prayers and I will post when I am able


    I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist but I have never practiced in the areas of bariatrics or weight loss. I am happy to offer ideas or tips, but please follow your own Nutritionist's advice - she is the expert in the area.

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  6. #18
    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Annie
    Surgery date
    10/05/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Ryan Heider
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    11-29-2020 11:18 AM
    Location
    NC
    Posts
    1,572
    Said "Thanks" 3,565 Times
    Was Thanked 1,143 Times in 760 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 271 Times
    Blog Entries
    2

    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Prayers for great success
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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  8. #19
    Gastric Sleeve Member simplyseahorse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    06/11/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Motamarry
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    10-17-2019 08:50 AM
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    215
    Said "Thanks" 90 Times
    Was Thanked 126 Times in 95 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 735 Times
    Blog Entries
    3

    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    I am in my room sipping on ice chips. Right now
    They are making my nauseated. I am officially on the bench now. Have to change my status to “had a sleeve “ ��


    I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist but I have never practiced in the areas of bariatrics or weight loss. I am happy to offer ideas or tips, but please follow your own Nutritionist's advice - she is the expert in the area.

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    DHB

  10. #20
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgeon
    Dr. Felix
    Join Date
    Apr 2018
    Last Activity
    06-20-2023 02:04 PM
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Posts
    59
    Said "Thanks" 80 Times
    Was Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 6 Times
    Blog Entries
    2

    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Hope you are feeling a little bit better and look forward to hearing all about your journey!


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  12. #21
    Gastric Sleeve Member KiwiGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Lisa
    Surgery date
    09/04/2017
    Surgeon
    Stephanie Ulmer
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Last Activity
    05-24-2021 09:49 PM
    Location
    Auckland New Zealand
    Posts
    1,417
    Said "Thanks" 797 Times
    Was Thanked 909 Times in 702 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 750 Times
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Congratulations! Take it easy, be kind to yourself and follow your surgeons instructions to the tee and you will be just fine. When you feel up to it lewt us know how you are doing.



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  14. #22
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    06/28/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Jefferson Vaughan
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    07-07-2019 09:55 AM
    Location
    South Florida
    Posts
    88
    Said "Thanks" 168 Times
    Was Thanked 40 Times in 33 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 449 Times

    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Congratulations! So excited for you!! I cant wait to hear your story when you are feeling up to it. Get rest and enough fluids. Hope you have a restful weekend.


    1 month-219 lbs (-25)

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  16. #23
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2017
    Last Activity
    09-14-2021 08:29 AM
    Posts
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    Said "Thanks" 7 Times
    Was Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 0 Times

    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Quote Originally Posted by simplyseahorse View Post
    Sorry for a whole new post, but I couldn't find the other one. I got my approval letter via email today! I called to make an appointment with the surgeon for my final visit, and they are calling me back to set it up as soon as they get everything from the bariatric center. I am so excited to finally have that approval in my hands!
    I'm happy for you and hoping you'll continue to receive more blessings.

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