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    Gastric Sleeve Member jessiejess's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Hi everyone. Today is my first day of pre-op for my revision on March 11th. I can’t believe this is happening. I don’t remember being this scared the first time. I think the knowledge I have now that I didn’t have 6 years ago when I got my sleeve is scaring the shit out of me because now I know what it is like to succeed and fail at this and I don’t want to fail again. The pre-op diet was SO easy for me the first time but I’m having a really hard time wrapping my brain around starting it today. It’s like it’s one step closer to something that I might fail at again. Does that make sense?
    Anyway, I just wanted to get this out. I’m doing the whole journaling thing to deal with food and emotions. I can’t really eat this fear away so I am getting it off my chest and hoping someone out there has any words of wisdom they can share...



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    Default Re: Starting Pre-op For Round 2

    No words of wisdom sorry, just sending you lots of love!
    You have done this before and you will do it again.....I know you will.
    We are always here to listen.

    PS: there will be many words of wisdom to come I'm sure :-)



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    Good luck. Remember this is the least fun part!!

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    Default Re: Starting Pre-op For Round 2

    jessie,
    I always say that if you aren't nervous about something big that you're about to do, that you usually make a big mess of it. I am sure that you will do fine. You more or less know what to expect and maybe that's why you're a bit more nervous this time. I am sure that you will be fine. The pre-op is just your first step!



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    Default Re: Starting Pre-op For Round 2

    Been doing lots of lurking but not much contributing. I have to jump in on this. Jess has had a ton to deal with the last few years. It’s not surprising that there’s been a weight gain. However, hers is a cautionary tale too. Even at six years out, you have to be vigilant. I know I am.

    Jess, you having the procedure here in Htown? If so, your neck of the woods or the med center?



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    Quote Originally Posted by tinman View Post
    Been doing lots of lurking but not much contributing. I have to jump in on this. Jess has had a ton to deal with the last few years. It’s not surprising that there’s been a weight gain. However, hers is a cautionary tale too. Even at six years out, you have to be vigilant. I know I am.

    Jess, you having the procedure here in Htown? If so, your neck of the woods or the med center?
    Dr.Vuong always says, "Don't get cocky" no matter how many years you've kept off your weight!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member kenson's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by sraebaer View Post
    Dr.Vuong always says, "Don't get cocky" no matter how many years you've kept off your weight!
    Hey tinman!
    Sharon,
    I totally agree! You have to remain viglilant and you can't get cocky. This is just a way of life. You have to stay on top of it and do what you're supposed to do to stay healthy.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member jessiejess's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tinman View Post
    Been doing lots of lurking but not much contributing. I have to jump in on this. Jess has had a ton to deal with the last few years. It’s not surprising that there’s been a weight gain. However, hers is a cautionary tale too. Even at six years out, you have to be vigilant. I know I am.

    Jess, you having the procedure here in Htown? If so, your neck of the woods or the med center?
    Hey you! Yep, I’ve had a little to deal with. Lol. I haven’t done so well with it but I’m not giving up. Yep, I’m having it done in Houston. Medical Center, same doctor. He’s also fixing a hernia I now have. Lovely!

    PM me. TTYL.



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