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Bombero1956

(3,539 posts)
Thu Aug 7, 2014, 11:55 PM Aug 2014

I now have my surgery date ***warning*** graphic video

I will have a Sleeve Gastrectomy on September 9th. I joined an adult weight management program at my hospital last October with the goal of losing 100 lbs. Alas I haven't and so the only option was surgery. I will have 2/3 of my stomach removed leaving me with a banana shaped stomach. Two weeks before the surgery date I will start a liquid protein diet. Wish me luck.



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I now have my surgery date ***warning*** graphic video (Original Post) Bombero1956 Aug 2014 OP
My dear Bombero1956! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2014 #1
Good luck! pinboy3niner Aug 2014 #2
the main thing I want is to be healthy for my wife Bombero1956 Aug 2014 #3

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,635 posts)
1. My dear Bombero1956!
Fri Aug 8, 2014, 12:02 AM
Aug 2014

I wish you all the luck in the world! I know that this is a fairly scary time for you, but I think you will do well...

Take care!

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
2. Good luck!
Fri Aug 8, 2014, 12:03 AM
Aug 2014

These procedures are pretty routine these days, so you're likely to come out of it sore--but well, and well on your way to reaching your goals.

Bombero1956

(3,539 posts)
3. the main thing I want is to be healthy for my wife
Fri Aug 8, 2014, 12:08 AM
Aug 2014

I know I have to want it for myself too but she's very important to me.

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