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It will be much easier in about a week. Hang in there! Just get as much rest as you can - sleeping comfortably is likely going to elude you for a few more nights - would recommend sleeping in recliner for ease of getting to restroom when necessary. Also, don't be afraid of the pain meds - they help you sleep, which is what you need to do to let your body heal. I'm two weeks post surgery and can finally completely roll around in bed without feeling like something inside of me is going to tear

It will be much easier in about a week. Hang in there! Just get as much rest as you can - sleeping comfortably is likely going to elude you for a few more nights - would recommend sleeping in recliner for ease of getting to restroom when necessary. Also, don't be afraid of the pain meds - they help you sleep, which is what you need to do to let your body heal. I'm two weeks post surgery and can finally completely roll around in bed without feeling like something inside of me is going to tear

I'm at the beginning of my journey right now, so your post was very inspiring - thank you!! Best wishes as you continue your journey!

I a. Only a week out and everything is 50% easier! Welcome to the other side

Did you keep it all down? No tummy ache?

Nothing but bliss! I have been really lucky so far, I havent had any food issues. No dumping either.

Just remember, you wouldn't be given approval by insurance for the surgery if you hadn't already tried "just getting off your behind" several times with very little success. And as far as being terrified of pain, that's why you will be more successful post surgery because you will do whatever needs to dome to avoid it! Have faith. You can do this!

Just remember, you wouldn't be given approval by insurance for the surgery if you hadn't already tried "just getting off your behind" several times with very little success. And as far as being terrified of pain, that's why you will be more successful post surgery because you will do whatever needs to dome to avoid it! Have faith. You can do this!

Thank you, The Candidate and InspirationMySon. I appreciate that you reached out to me with your thoughts. It's nice to feel like I'm part of the group!

Hi, Kelli7603. Your comment about living 2000 miles away from home, coupled with the fact that you seem to be doing well post surgery is comforting to me. I live a thousand miles away from all my family and haven't said anything to them even though my surgery is scheduled for next month; also, like you, not sure if I want to. I am married, however, so obviously he knows, but I want to go through everything without asking for a lot of help (he just started a new job), so this gives me hope that I should be able to. Maybe I missed it or you don't want to reveal, but which surgery did you have if you don't mind my asking?

Just remember, you wouldn't be given approval by insurance for the surgery if you hadn't already tried "just getting off your behind" several times with very little success. And as far as being terrified of pain, that's why you will be more successful post surgery because you will do whatever needs to dome to avoid it! Have faith. You can do this!

Thank you, The Candidate and InspirationMySon. I appreciate that you reached out to me with your thoughts. It's nice to feel like I'm part of the group!

Hey, there. I found BariatricPal by way of the Big Book of Roux en Y. I am currently pre-op and in the process of determining if I want to commit to this extreme change in lifestyle. My surgery date is set for July 7, pending approval of insurance and pre-ops. As of right now, I am 90% sure that I want the surgery.
I have an an all-or-nothing type personality, but I'm not the type to push the envelope or take risks. When I commit to a diet and exercise, I give it my all; unfortunately, as proven by the many diets I have failed, my all isn't good enough. As far as a healthy lifestyle goes, I am either "on" or "off," but my biggest problem is that when I'm off, my eating habits are extreme - my diet consists of fast food, ice cream and pastries. I think the reason for the extreme off behavior is that I haven't found a good enough tangible reason to NOT go to extremes. "Tangible" is the key word there - yes, I may be shortening my life and yes, I may be missing out on a better quality of life, but those reasons are so hypothetical when most days I'm tired and hungry after a long day at work and I want something that is convenient and tastes good; uh, what do you know, there's McDonalds, perfect, won't even have any dishes to do! - unfortunately, at that point in time the fast tasty food is much more tangible than trying to live healthy.
The surgery will give me the very tangible reason I need stop acting out on impulse desires. For me, knowing I'm going to get sick and run the risk of a rupture is much more tangible than the thought that maybe I'll live longer and maybe I'll have a better quality of life. I am a cautiously optimistic person by nature.
I welcome any thoughts anyone may have about me, my reasons for the journey and/or the journey.