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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    02/12/2020
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    Dr Mario Morales
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    Default One Week Till Surgery!

    This has been said probably thousands of times on here, but this is how I feel, ~ I am excited and nervous at the same time with my surgery being in 7 days. I just want it to be over with and my new authentic life to begin. When I had the lap band in 2006 I wasn't nervous at all but I am 14 yrs older and not sure why I am feeling this way. I read all the new activity on here each night, which is so helpful and can't say thank you enough. Soon I also will be sharing my journey and hopefully helping others. My doctor only said that I have to do 3 days of a liquid diet but I decided to do 7. I want to be the healthiest I can be, and my liver to be small. lol


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Sandown64's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Sally
    Surgery date
    01/21/2020
    Surgeon
    Mr Hamouda
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    Dec 2019
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    Default Re: One Week Till Surgery!

    Hi Bonnie. I think you are wise to do the liver shrinkage diet for longer as you will be giving yourself every chance you can of a successful and straight forward procedure. I had my surgery on 21st Jan and have just started eating mushy foods. I feel I have been very lucky as I have not taken a pain killer or had any of the potential problems (sickness, reflux etc) that could have happened. I am not naive enough to think this may still happen as I move towards solid food but right now I have been amazed with my progress. I have been sticking strictly to the instructions from the doctors and my dietician and ensuring that everything I eat has some nutritional value. To be honest I have enjoyed researching and cooking to make sure I get protein and the correct mix of vitamins/oils etc with each meal. I was originally considering the band but decided against it for many reasons so I’m sure your decision to now have sleeve surgery is the right one so try not to feel nervous but absolutely feel excited. Good luck with your pre op diet ( I lost 11lb on pre op diet) and your surgery. Keep us up to date with your progress x



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    Gastric Sleeve Member kenson's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    01/13/2014
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    Dr. Karl Strom
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    Default Re: One Week Till Surgery!

    Bonnie,
    What you're feeling is absolutely normal. Surgery is a big deal. However, on the other end of it is the wonderful life you will experience with your sleeve. Come back and keep us up to date on your progress. Good Luck!



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    12/12/2019
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    Default Re: One Week Till Surgery!

    Good luck next week, hope all goes well.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/12/2020
    Surgeon
    Dr Mario Morales
    Join Date
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    Default Re: One Week Till Surgery!

    Sandown, thank you so much for your sharing. I am so happy for you that you are into the mushy phase and not taking pain pills! I pray that my surgery will go as smooth as possible. It's funny, but I am starting out at about the same weight as you have. You are doing so good and should be very proud of yourself.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/12/2020
    Surgeon
    Dr Mario Morales
    Join Date
    Jun 2019
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    Default Re: One Week Till Surgery!

    Kenson, thank you for your Uplifting words! I can't wait to be on the other side. I need to stay positive and excited. I am so thankful that this surgery is available. If it was not, I'd still be in a bad place.


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    Default Re: One Week Till Surgery!

    Get excited, it is amazing!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Annie
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    10/05/2017
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    Dr. Ryan Heider
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    Default Re: One Week Till Surgery!

    Welcome! And you're on your way to an incredibly wonderful change!
    [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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    Gastric Sleeve Member KiwiGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
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    09/04/2017
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    Stephanie Ulmer
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    Default Re: One Week Till Surgery!

    This is going to be so exciting for you.
    Keep coming on here and ask any questions that you may have.
    All the best for surgery day and please let us know how you get on.



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