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My pre op appointments are tomorrow and my surgery is next Monday, 7/7. I'm really inspired by everyone's list, so here's mine:
10. Not have to worry I'm going to break a chair.
9. To shop with my daughter in regular size stores and be stylish.
8. No more chub rub!
7. To sit in theaters, on planes, in church, etc. without infringing on the person next to me.
6. To hike, bike & swim and not have to worry about getting hurt because of my weight.
5. To take pride in my appearance.
4. To feel and look like a strong, determined woman, not someone who feels scattered and weak.
3. To finish a triathlon, half marathon & century ride (not on the same day, lol)
2. More endurance!
1. Knowing that I've finally beaten the single most challenging obstacle I have ever faced, finally!

I had my surgery yesterday 7/7. I was supposed to have the gastric bypass but he found a football sized ovarian cyst which interfered with my intestines so he converted to a gastric sleeve. He was able to remove 3 litres of Fluid from the cyst but there is another 2 litres left, so it looks like another surgery down the road. I had researched the gastric bypass seven ways to Sunday but now I have the sleeve and don't know what to expect. Looks like I start my research all over again! Small price to pay for a thinner future. I'm glad he was able to do something. I would have been so upset if I woke up with nothing! Otherwise I'm doing well. I have discomfort due to the gas. When does that start to pass? Soon I hope. Good to hear from the Julyers!

I had my surgery yesterday 7/7. I was supposed to have the gastric bypass but he found a football sized ovarian cyst which interfered with my intestines so he converted to a gastric sleeve. He was able to remove 3 litres of Fluid from the cyst but there is another 2 litres left, so it looks like another surgery down the road. I had researched the gastric bypass seven ways to Sunday but now I have the sleeve and don't know what to expect. Looks like I start my research all over again! Small price to pay for a thinner future. I'm glad he was able to do something. I would have been so upset if I woke up with nothing! Otherwise I'm doing well. I have discomfort due to the gas. When does that start to pass? Soon I hope. Good to hear from the Julyers!

I had my surgery yesterday 7/7. I was supposed to have the gastric bypass but he found a football sized ovarian cyst which interfered with my intestines so he converted to a gastric sleeve. He was able to remove 3 litres of Fluid from the cyst but there is another 2 litres left, so it looks like another surgery down the road. I had researched the gastric bypass seven ways to Sunday but now I have the sleeve and don't know what to expect. Looks like I start my research all over again! Small price to pay for a thinner future. I'm glad he was able to do something. I would have been so upset if I woke up with nothing! Otherwise I'm doing well. I have discomfort due to the gas. When does that start to pass? Soon I hope. Good to hear from the Julyers!

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My pre op appointments are tomorrow and my surgery is next Monday, 7/7. I'm really inspired by everyone's list, so here's mine:
10. Not have to worry I'm going to break a chair.
9. To shop with my daughter in regular size stores and be stylish.
8. No more chub rub!
7. To sit in theaters, on planes, in church, etc. without infringing on the person next to me.
6. To hike, bike & swim and not have to worry about getting hurt because of my weight.
5. To take pride in my appearance.
4. To feel and look like a strong, determined woman, not someone who feels scattered and weak.
3. To finish a triathlon, half marathon & century ride (not on the same day, lol)
2. More endurance!
1. Knowing that I've finally beaten the single most challenging obstacle I have ever faced, finally!

6 days post opp and down 12lbs. yippppppy

Hey guys. had a safe surgery, im home recovering now. The pain is all gone...

Nice! Congrats-your hard wok is paying off!

Here I am, sitting in my hospital bed the day after surgery. All went well with the surgery, and I have been feeling better then expected so far. Some small problems with nausea last night after my walks. I attribute that to the anesthesia, and morphine. Waiting for my leakage checks, and then seeing what my new stomach will tolerate. So far........exceeding expectations.