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Wow! That is a pretty view!

That is awesome!!!! You are doing fabulous!

Hey All! I just had my surgery on the 4th. It went well, and my doctor said that everything looks great. I have had some soreness and lots of gas pain, but nothing unbearable. I have been getting about 40ozs in since surgery. I feel a little bit stronger everyday. What are some good things to start eating now that I am about to phase back to full liquids and soft mushy foods. I have finally started dropping a little weight post surgery too. Good luck to all those waiting to have surgery and speedy recovery and gentle hugs to those post-op!

I am having surgery tomorrow as well! I am nervous, but looking forward to a healthier and more active life! Yesterday I deep cleaned, and told I have worked and napped to keep my mind of things! Drinking my "stuff" now! It sure is gross! Good luck to everybody tomorrow! See you on the post-op side!

I too am having surgery tomorrow! I am nervous, excited, hopeful, and a bit scared. I am actually working today just to keep my mind off things! Hope all goes great for you!

My insurance company requested more paperwork because they the way my doctor's office submitted my 6 month diet was not the exact way they wanted it. They have a to have a particular sheet filled out of each month. They would not take any other form of paperwork. Maybe that is all your insurance will need...once they got that paperwork they approved me within a couple of hours! So fingers crossed for you!!!! Good Luck!

I am on day 4 of a 14 day pre-op liquid diet that my doctor requires! Good luck to you! The pounds have fallen off me during my first 3 days...down 8lbs. You'll do great!

I was wondering if anyone else had to do the Lovenox Injections after surgery. My doctor said that I would take shots of Lovenox in the tummy for 14 days after surgery. Of course that scares me to death...the thought of giving myself a shot! Has anyone else had to do this post-op? What was it like for you...did it hurt? Any info would be great!

Wow! That is awesome. Everything I have read says that you will have mild hair loss. What are you doing? Just being honest...I have really thick hair (that I LOVE), and I am very nervous about lossing it! So any suggestions would be awesome!

Currently my plan is to have surgery on Tuesday and go back to work the following Monday if at all possible. I am an office manager so I really just do desk work all day. I am hoping I will be able to handle that. I am a busy body so hanging at home alone will be super hard for me. Good luck to you guys!!!

Lauren- that is awesome! Praying that I have a great experience!

Wow! You guys are doing awesome! I am two weeks away from my surgery. Did you guys get nervous before surgery? It is good to know not everyone has a lot of issues with recovery!

Hey guys! I start my liquid diet today, and I had a couple questions. My diet plan says I can have fat free cream soups? Does that mean Fat Free cream of chicken soup? What are some other FF cream soups are there? I am very nervous about the 14 days of liquids....any tips on how to make it thru would be awesome!

Thank you so much for the info! I have never had any kind of surgery so I am really nervous!

I got approved today for surgery!!!!!! I am scheduled for Sept. 4th, and I start my liquid diet on Wednesday. I am so super excited, but now I have some questions. My poor husband is super nervous about surgery, and I have been trying to calm his nerves. We would like to know how long I will be back in surgery? I figure about an hour, but I was not sure. Also, does everyone have a drain after surgery? How long do you have to keep it in? I am sure I will think of more, but just want to start getting some answers.