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Thank you Maggie! Needed to hear that this morning, that means a lot. A very Happy New Year and Merry Christmas to you too ????

I know the fear you feel as I was experiencing the same. Even when I was sitting there getting undressed on the day of surgery, I wanted to run out the room...literally. But I told myself that I was making the right decision, it would change my life drastically and I was reassured by the nurse that I was in great hands. I also embraced my fears and discussed it openly with my family and friends. That helped me too.

I have mostly great days. I had acid reflux issues the first two weeks but doctor gave meds and advised to sleep upright for now. Also nausea for the last couple days. I think when I was told about chewing slow and taking smaller bite I took it lightly at first. But you really have to learn your body all over again and really really slow down. I really wish I knew that I would be so lethargic, as I'm a fairly on the go kind of person. Since my pre-op diet, I've been lacking energy. But I am told it will get better by latest month 3 of post-op.

Hey how was it? Who was your surgeon? Hope you're recovering well.

Hey there! Same here, I was told Dr. Aarts then day of surgery I got Dr. Cyriac. I have great days mostly but the last two days have been challenging with my stomach rejecting foods and nausea. However with that said I have no regrets. How about you?

I'm experiencing nausea today so today has been rough, but so far pushing through. I have mostly great days but a couple bad days. Chew Chew Chew very slowly and thoroughly otherwise your food will start forcing its way back up. Walk as much as you can, gas-x strips for the bloating, gravol for nausea. Drink as much fluids. And take it one day at a time with introducing the new foods. I had light chicken Soup yesterday and my stomach rejected it. So I'm staying away from that for a while. Lol. Another thing I've had to do is sleep sitting up because the 1st two weeks I had severe acid reflux. I stack a fort of pillows up to my head and have adjusted for now. You will do great, I was terrified going into surgery and before I knew it I woke up.

Wow! You look fantastic, congrats!

Girl. Lemme tell you...moms are the best! Lol. My family has made this so much easier and I'm really happy I made the steps and feel like I'm just getting started n ready to kick butt!

Hey I'm from Brampton too! Just had mine in November and recovering now.

Hey! I'm not in Hamilton but Brampton. I did the Roux En Y in November, exactly one month today. Good luck with your surgery, who is your surgeon? I had Dr. Jamie Cyriac.

Hey I had mine on Nov 19th and surgeon told my family mine was 2hours. Went very well but the first few hours in recovery I threw up because of the anasthesia.