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    apilil got a reaction from jennifer G in Im Scared, Pre-op   
    You wouldnt be human if you didnt feel some fear. Im approx 16 days post surgery and I can tell you I was scared stiff of having this procedure. Its a huge decision to make but you must look at the way you live your life now and look at how you want to live your life in the future. I want to go to the beach, run around with my kids, feel happy and confident, feel healthy and energetic, wear beautiful clothes. You know what, if you have a bit of spare skin after youve lost weight then just tuck it in!!!! hehe Id rather have some hanging skin than all the other negative things that come with being Obese.
    I stayed in hospital for 3 nights as I found it hard to get any fluid into me and I had severe reflux but that has now calmed greatly and I am on reflux medication. I will not sugar coat this, it is hard, its an entire lifestyle change, My lifetime of bad habits are gone in the physical sense, as in I cannot physically eat like I used to and use food for bordem, depression or anything else but It dosnt mean that my mind has caught up to my body. My desire for the food is still there, not as much because I have no physical hunger but I could kill for a steak right now. The hard work is the mind. I have a long long way to go its only day 16 but I dont regret the surgery I can already see the results. Just be kind to yourself and make sure you have some support after surgery even if you find a councellor that specialises. My surgeon has a program so after surgery you see dietician, exercise specialist and councellor for like 6 months post surgery.
    Dont be scared be excited, your new life is just around the corner. Best of luck to you
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    apilil got a reaction from jennifer G in Im Scared, Pre-op   
    You wouldnt be human if you didnt feel some fear. Im approx 16 days post surgery and I can tell you I was scared stiff of having this procedure. Its a huge decision to make but you must look at the way you live your life now and look at how you want to live your life in the future. I want to go to the beach, run around with my kids, feel happy and confident, feel healthy and energetic, wear beautiful clothes. You know what, if you have a bit of spare skin after youve lost weight then just tuck it in!!!! hehe Id rather have some hanging skin than all the other negative things that come with being Obese.
    I stayed in hospital for 3 nights as I found it hard to get any fluid into me and I had severe reflux but that has now calmed greatly and I am on reflux medication. I will not sugar coat this, it is hard, its an entire lifestyle change, My lifetime of bad habits are gone in the physical sense, as in I cannot physically eat like I used to and use food for bordem, depression or anything else but It dosnt mean that my mind has caught up to my body. My desire for the food is still there, not as much because I have no physical hunger but I could kill for a steak right now. The hard work is the mind. I have a long long way to go its only day 16 but I dont regret the surgery I can already see the results. Just be kind to yourself and make sure you have some support after surgery even if you find a councellor that specialises. My surgeon has a program so after surgery you see dietician, exercise specialist and councellor for like 6 months post surgery.
    Dont be scared be excited, your new life is just around the corner. Best of luck to you

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