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@christine5

Hi, my name is.
Christine and I am looking at the gastric sleeve. I was told basically that I had to have it. Because I have to have total hip replacement and my BMI is too high for them to operate. I feel kind of forced to. I'm adjusting and feel like it could be a really good thing. I'm afraid of dumping syndrome. And I'm afraid of having a lot of hanging skin at the insurance company won't pay to take off. I don't want to look gross to my husband I only gained weight after 2012 after my aortic dissection. I was very thin before that. Having Marfan syndrome I was very thin all my life but after 30 days in a coma things just changed. I hope that this works for me. And I'm just terrified about the whole thing.

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@christine5

Welcome Christine.
Gastric sleeve is definitely a weight loss tool when combined with lifestyle changes. It is important to find a program that provides education and support before and after your surgery.

Have you met with a provider about your weight loss options?