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Get out!!!! No way! What part of Philly?

Thanks everyone everything went fine!!! They said I did extremely well !!

I'm 4 days OUT like omg! I can't even believe I'm saying this before I was waiting to get clearance now I'm 4 days out! I know it's hasn't Been THAT long but I can really say I'm on my way now..Idk about u guys but I cannot get the whole 4oz down? I swear it takes me like 2 hrs but physically I feel fine I still have gas pain but other than that I'm cool. I don't have a issue swallowing or anything, burping yes! I wish I could just burp my life away at this point but right now it's just now working. I also wish I could fart (I know TMI) but I just can't! I haven't had any bowl movements yet idk if that's a bad or good thing yet. I have Been walking a few times a day but I'm just so short of breath it makes it's hard. What I ate today was Water, 2oz of special k Protein Shake and a sugar free Popsicle tonight im gonna have some 4oz Tomato Soup. I'm not having any craving for anything usually when I see food commercials I'll start my cravings streak..but I've seen 7 commercials almost back to back for food and haven't had one thought about eating at all..I'm guessing that's a good thing right?! Well I'm due for a nap and I'll ttyl guys!

This is the really hard part' date=' but hopefully it will go by fast.[/quote']

Hopefully it does it's gettin old now! :/

I think if the plan was to take my appetite they have successfully succeeded lol I didn't have the biggest one anyway but the one I did have is gone! I can't wait to see evidence of the weightlost...maby I will when all the swelling goes Down..I can't wait till mt first WOW moment lol

I'm walking you guys but the gas is still there I can pee but can't fart to save my life lol

Pain meds can not come faster!! I swear! Im not so much in pain pain it's just an really really really uncomfortable feeling like I've been tryna fart but can't now I'm just stuck like this lol the compression socks are love! Swallowing isn't so bad as I thought it would be just take ur time..and this back n forth peeing is horrible I've haven't has to pee this much since I was preggers lmao thank goodness that's over! But I am doin fine you guys just thought us check in with you all

Good luck sweetie! I pray everything goes smoothly!

Thanks hunny!!!! I appreciate it!

Im waiting to have surgery I'm just waiting for my doc to come down and sign the papers and for them to wheel me away..these are some comfy recliner chairs lmao THUMBS UP YOU GUYS!

I'm 3 1/2 weeks post-op and have lost 35 pounds. I've been doing well except one of my small incisions is infected' date=' and antibiotics don't seem to be clearing it up. Beginning yesterday, I brgan feeling really down and crying about everything. Has anyone else gone through any time of depression or feeling down?[/quote']

Wow u lost a lot of weight! Good for u! But yea I kinda feel the depression but I just think of all the things it took to get here and everything I been through and it gives me the strength to wanna push forward! I hope U feel better hun

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow' date=' speedy recovery![/quote']

Thanks so much it's very much appreciated <3

Yay! I'm sure you'll do great!

Thanks and your profile pic is really pretty!!!

The first week you need to make sure your getting enough fluids in. chicken broth and sugar free Popsicles will really help. I didn't start the Protein and Vitamins until the second week. Also walk much as you can. Even if it's just a little at a time. It will relieve the gas. Laying in bed too long only makes the gas worst. Good luck I will be praying for a speedy recovery.

Thanks soooo much! I really appreciate the advice!

Does anyone take antidepressants? I take my pills everyday and after the surgery I know I won't be able to drink alot or can I still take pills as normal or no what's goin on with that whole thing? Plz I need to know! I don't wanna fall into a deep depression again.

I'll be joining you guys soon! They want me to be there at 9:30 am I'm a super nervous wreck y'all! I never been more nervous in my life..! It's becoming so surreal lol idk if I'm happy because all this can be over with or sad because all this will be OVER with. My body will be forever changed..kinda makes me scares a bit.

Good luck tomorrow! You will be fine. I am 6 days post op and feeling pretty good. No pain from the surgery itself but still have some gas pain. My doctor told me for the first week to just work on getting my fluids in' date=' not to take any Vitamins and not to worry about Protein. I have my 1 week post op appt tomorrow. He said week 2 I'll still be on liquids but I can have Protein shakes, yogurt etc.. The first week just make sure you get enough fluids, very important. You won't be thirsty (or hungry) but you have to keep sipping, you don't want to end up back at the hospital for dehydration. All the best to you and let us know how you are doing.[/quote']

What kind of fluids do u mean like Water, crystal light? And do u have head hunger since your not hungry or thirsty?

I'm giving you (((((((BIG HUGS)))))))))

I'm 7 days out and every night when I lay down my nerves are kicking in

But I change the thought and picture myself in cute clothes

You are FABULOUS' date=' and BEAUTIFUL. And yes you deserve all of it[/quote']

Well thanks and congrats to you!!! Have u seen anything new yet?

THANKS EVERYONEEEEE!!!!!! I can't tell u enough how much of a BIG help you all are. U guys always make me feel a lot better when I come on here I don't feel judged or pressured or feel like I'm whining or complaining getting on ppls nerves or anything. I always feel better talking and getting advice from you guys!

Hey everyone I guess this is it..! I have 24 hrs till my new life,.kinda happy kinda sad I just hope I recover well and everything goes smoothly! I need ALOT of support right now even if it's via txt. I really hope I'm making the best decision and I honestly believe I am..I deserve to be happy and not be in pain..I deserve to live a happy healthy full life! I deserve to not feel so insecure about my body that I don't even wanna go out during the day..I'm really hoping this first week is okay I know it prolly won't because I'll be in pain and sleep lol but I've got everything at I think I do im gonna need I got my myloplex powder shakes I have special k Protein Shakes both chocolate and fruity flavor, some broths (tomato and chicken) I have my sippy cups,baby spoons & bowls. I DON'T HAVE a food scale yet :/ gonna get one later when my first 2weeks are up. I have to get some mini waters too. But yea That's mostly what I have..hope I'm prepared enough for what's about to happen. These first 2 weeks is gonna be rough...is there anything else I should get? I'm still confused at what kinda Vitamines to get and if I should take them within these first few weeks or I don't have to or what? I'm TERRIFIED of loosing my hair or become malnourished in any way or something I know I ask a million questions over and over but I wanna be sure that I'm sure. (sorry its the over analyst in me lol )

It's 3:55 am right now and I'm up just thinking about my life is literally about to change forever..I'm hella scared and it's getting closer and closer to the date I kinda wanna run and hide but at the same time I want to get this done and over with..I think what scares me the most is that it's so permant and it's not like a diet I can say I'm on one day and off the next..I won't have control over my body and it kinda scares me..this is really real and there's no turning back now I hope this really works for me and I end up happy in the end. I dont wanna look back at this and think this is some kind of mistake or something because I haven't thought it threw. Idk maby it's just pre-surg jitters :/

I didn't think it hurt at all....just felt like I was peeing ........drain n tube is worse' date=' just being honest[/quote']

What do you mean drain and tube? and I love your screen name lol

Thanks everyone for the advice I really do appreciate it!!!

My surgeon has his patients alseep when they put it in. Kinda odd for me I was awake when they did for a csection. But I was out..... When I woke up they didn't take it out until the next day and that was painless! Don't worry about just relax and take a deep breath. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

It's just so weird for something like that to be in my Body controlling my pee! It's kinda creepy not being in control of your own bladder like that. Whew! Just gives me the willies >_< ew!

Thanks Ladies! I think I'm just having the pre-Surgery jitters and just comming up with all types of crazy questions and scenarios and such lol I garuntee u there will be more!

I have been OBSESSING about the urine Catherter thing..! It makes me cringe just thinking about it >_< what does it feel like and did they take it out while you were asleep or how did the whole process go for you guys? I'm terrified of anything other than my IUD inside my vag. Lol it's just weird.