Aliciad7391

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Hit here,

I was just sleeved on February 3. Surgery went really well, and my recovery is also going really well!

I was just wondering what people usually do for exercise right after surgery besides walking. I live in Boston and it's really hard to get around outside to exercise in 3-4 feet of snow. So I'm kind of confined to the house. I have a stationary bike at home as well, I'm just not sure whether it's too soon to use it.

Any advice is great!!

I'm headed into the hospital now!! I cannot believe that the day is finally here!!

I'm scheduled for the 3rd too!! I can't believe that this is finally happening!!!!!!

^{I'm set for February 3rd. Optifast preop diet begins Sunday. It still doesn't seem real to me. I think I've gone the full emotional circle from being excited to terrified, ready to tell everyone, deciding not to tell anyone, fear of the what-if; fear of failure, excited about not failing again, scared of the possible pain after surgery, not being able to enjoy the foods and drinks I used to, and glad I can enjoy them but not like I used to. So I talked to my surgeon and told him I had changed my mind. He spent quite a bit of time answering my questions and assuring me I was doing the right thing for me. My husband is super supportive and we are looking forward to a life we haven't experienced yet. We were watching an ad for a cruise and the guests were snorkeling, scuba diving and dancing the night away. We both decided that was now on bucket list! What have you added to your list?}

Charlotte,

My surgery is also set for the 3rd and you basically summed up EXACTLY how I feel! I am excited, yet terrified at the same time! I've been overweight/obese my entire life and, as much as I try, I cannot picture myself being at a "normal" weight. I see all these amazing transformations, and I can't seem to see myself in their position.

I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I cannot wait to get this extra weight off for some relief!! Something I want to add to my bucket list after surgery is to go to Europe and get around with ease!

Good luck with your surgery! 12 days left!!!!

I'm February 3rd!! I cannot wait to start this journey

I'm getting sleeved on February 3.

I cannot wait to have the confidence to start dating again!!

I also cannot wait to wear jeans again. It's been about 5 months since I've worn a pail of jeans.