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Once you have had your surgery come on in to this post from the "pre-op" side. Share your experience.

The Long List ☆
♡I look forward to wearing smaller and smaller clothing.
♡I look forward to walking into Victoria Secrets and buying something sexy again and again.
♡I look forward to dating and not feeling completely invisible to men.
♡I look forward to fitting into my old clothes.
♡I look forward to getting my energy back and breathing better.
♡I look forward to my hip to stop hurting because of my weight (cross your fingers).
♡I look forward to saying I am "in shape" and be actually going to the gym and not be embarrassed.
♡I look forward to keeping up with my daughter and doing more things with her like bike riding, long walks, run in the park without passing out.
♡I look forward to not being fat, overweight, the big one, being comfortable in my own skin again.
♡I look forward to seeing myself in pictures and not being disgusted in myself for being so big
♡I look forward to not looking like I am 8 months pregnant when I am Not!
♡I look so forward to these things I can not hardly wait!!!!

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET TO THE HOSPITAL. ...
I checked in was brought to the same day services area. There with multiple beds and curtains to separate everyone. I was immediately given a gown to have open in the back. Took off all my clothes and put it on. I did put on my socks that I brought and then put on the paper type gripper bootie foot covers the hospital gave me. I got in bed. The nurse gave me more paperwork to fill out then we discussed what kind of surgery I was having. The surgeon came in said hello. I showed him all my medicine I am taking "you need to bring all your meds" i was concerned about what size was too big to swallow. Then the anastegologist' (sp?) Came in. At that time I said I may get sick can you give me something to keep me from being nauseous. He said yes. I was wheeled into the surgery room. That is all I remember at 7:30am. I woke about 11:20 am and was in and out sleeping. Not much pain. Once I was really awake they gave me little cups of Water. When I drank about 5 of them and was able to keep it down (no problem) I was able to go home. I had to walk to the end of the hall (no problem). I was out of there by 1pm. Hope this helps. I did not use my robe or any of the gas X until I got home. I slept in and out on my ride home. Slept for the rest of the day and even the next day. I was bloated but I took the gas x. Felt like there was something lodged under my left rib under my diaphragm. That was the most pain. Part 2 on the preceding days to come.

I just got my date! I asked for Jan 16th so I could have a long Martin Luther weekend to recover. I got my date...whoo hoo! I wanted to connect with others for this time frame. So excited can't wait.

Hi Spartinprincess, I don't know if from Dr to Dr it is different, but mine is under my breast area on the left side. It would be where your biggest incision is I believe.

Hi Spartinprincess- I am day five too. Feel pretty good. Have some head hunger mostly by my mom is here cooking Breakfast, lunch, dinner for my daughter. ..makes me hungry. I can also feel my port. Reminds me of when I was pregnant and my daughters butt' was up under my ribs. By the way I lost 8 lbs pre/post opp.

I was told your hormones are stored in the body fat. As you lose weight it releases those hormones. Maybe, that is the reason for the up and down emotions. Expect more.

Lol you cracked me up.

Lol you cracked me up.

Lol you cracked me up.

It does not hurt to eat the malt o Meal it is very watered down. I am also eating pudding sugar free of course.

Getting ready for bed to go in for surgery tomorrow check in 5am. Not nervous just hasn't hit me yet I guess. My mom is here visiting to help me and that is comforting for me.

I am home now from surgery today. My stomach feels bloated and there is slight pain on the biggest incision which is, I guess the port. They glued the incision no stitches. I don't feel gas pains yet. I am really tired slept all day. Doesn't hurt to walk, but it is slow. I am sipping Water when I am awake. It is like you instinctively know not to guzzle. I did have Jello maybe three bites. No Protein today.

I was told that I can have salad with Lemon juice and chicken breast' and the Protein Shakes. What do I do but get sushi for dinner cheating. I have lost 4 pounds though. I was just so hungry my body was craving some heavier food. Back on the Wagon tomorrow for a 1/16 Thurs AM surgery. Getting nervous.

I am so glad there are others here that are scheduled or waiting for their Jan date. This is soreal to me. I can't wait and pray I am doing the right thing and everything turns out ok. Good to have others for support.

I just started a thread for after you get your surgery for us January 2014 Bandsters Group. It is on the "post-op" side. We will look for you there and hope to hear your experiences. Support awaits X

I am so glad there are others here that are scheduled or waiting for their Jan date. This is soreal to me. I can't wait and pray I am doing the right thing and everything turns out ok. Good to have others for support.

I am so glad there are others here that are scheduled or waiting for their Jan date. This is soreal to me. I can't wait and pray I am doing the right thing and everything turns out ok. Good to have others for support.

HI, My surgery is the 16th also. I am also very excited!

I am so glad there are others here that are scheduled or waiting for their Jan date. This is soreal to me. I can't wait and pray I am doing the right thing and everything turns out ok. Good to have others for support.

I just started a thread for after you get your surgery for us January 2014 Bandsters Group. It is on the "post-op" side. We will look for you there and hope to hear your experiences. Support awaits X

I just started a thread for after you get your surgery for us January 2014 Bandsters Group. It is on the "post-op" side. We will look for you there and hope to hear your experiences. Support awaits X

I just started a thread for after you get your surgery for us January 2014 Bandsters Group. It is on the "post-op" side. We will look for you there and hope to hear your experiences. Support awaits X

Once you have had your surgery come on in to this post from the "pre-op" side. Share your experience.

I am on Orange County, CA and am with Dr. Peter Leport at tha Fountain Valley Weight Loss Surgery Center. My date is Jan 16th. I am really happy and excited.