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    Gastric Sleeve Member msnickie74's Avatar
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    Default Begining the process

    Just made decision to have the surgery. Now I am researching and studying.
    ALL info welcome as I would like to know all, the good bad and the ugly.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member justsillyme's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Begining the process

    Quote Originally Posted by msnickie74 View Post
    Just made decision to have the surgery. Now I am researching and studying.
    ALL info welcome as I would like to know all, the good bad and the ugly.
    Welcome to the forum! I am new myself & have only just scheduled my surgery so I don't have much to offer. I am sure you will get great advice here as these wonderful people are very kind and helpful. Take care & good luck on your journey




    HW: 264
    SW: Surgery 4/26/18
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    Gastric Sleeve Member DHB's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dale
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    11/14/2017
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    Kathrine Lamond
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    Default Re: Begining the process

    I recommend reading some of the recent threads and then using the search function at the top of the page to research particular topics. There's a wealth of info and wisdom here.


    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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    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: Begining the process

    Welcome and congratulations on your decision. There is a wealth of information on this forum. As suggested by Dale read the posts, use the search function and please ask questions.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
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    MGH Weight Center
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    Default Re: Begining the process

    welcome. I spent almost a full year reading and researching. I have my surgery date and am still researching and reading up on it. I have to tell you this forum has been so helpful and put my mind at ease. Best of luck to you!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Stacey03's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Edie
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    11/07/2017
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    Default Re: Begining the process

    welcome! Search function up the top of the page is great and hang around and join in and ask questions :-)


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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: Begining the process

    Reading posts really helped me be comfortable with the decision, and everyone has propped me up magnificently when I am discouraged, or feel just tired or want to vent....

    It's the best decision I've made in many years.
    [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 VSGtheNP's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Begining the process

    Welcome! There is a wealth of information here with wonderful people willing to assist you. I wish you much success on your journey.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Marsh17's Avatar
    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    03/27/2018
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    Default Re: Begining the process

    Welcome! There is a great deal of information, support, honesty, and kindness on the forum so you are in the right place! I have learned SO much here. I began my process the end of January and my surgery is scheduled for this Tuesday. I agree with the folks above use the search function so you can search specific topics. I just began signing on daily and reading all of the posts. You pick up tips just from reading what others are going through. And please don't be shy about asking questions on the site. Everyone has been so helpful. Best of luck to you!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member shrinkvi's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Violet
    Surgery date
    03/12/2018
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    A California surgeon
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    Welcome! This is a great site for information - you've come to the right place.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
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    11/03/2016
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    Dr. Wright
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    Default Re: Begining the process

    Welcome Nickie. Lots of people have their stories on here in their blogs or just read the forums. It will give you all the good, bad, and ugly.



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