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You'll be under "conscious sedation" not full on sedated. You may actually hear the docs and nurses talking but it won't make sense - you may feel like you're gonna gag yourself silly but you may not. Some people come out of anesthetic faster than others or need more than others to be sedated but either way - it's so quick that they should be able to see what they need to see and do what they need to do in that very short time. I have had a gastroscopy twice and one time I don't remember it but the doc afterwards told me that he didn't realize how strong I was and had to get reinforcements to hold me down to finish the procedure. Then the next time I remember gagging so effing hard and the doc said that he's never seen someone gag so hard. Lol I was unconsciously trying to pull out the tube. Thankfully he got the procedure done before I succeeded with that. I've always been one that doesn't like anything attached to my face - severe anxiety so something attached to my face AND tubes going down my throat apparently brings out the hulk in me. You'll feel totally fine afterwards ... maybe a tad of a sore throat if you fought it like I did hahahaha but that's it

Hahahaha purrrrr purrrrr purrrrr Lol

Omgoodness thank you!!!!! I do what I can to help others going thru this or about to go thru etc etc If I can do it - anyone can! LOL

If you're like me and want it bad enough, want so desperately to be happy and healthy - YOU WILL!!!

Hahaha Yeah being 40 kinda sucks. LolBut I do what I can with what I got! I do have some loose skin but maybe just maybe it'll tighten up a bit .. eventually. If not, then whatever. I'm still way better off now then when I was huge, unhealthy and so unhappy with my life. I'll take mild flappy wings over not being able to walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like I was gonna pass out.

You look amazing. I don't even think you need to lose 21lbs. You have done very well and should be sooooo proud of yourself. I hope to be that successful. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Thank you so much! People keep saying that but I am still 27.6 BMI and I do still have some chub. Lol Not a whole lot but hopefully it'll be gone 20 lbs from now

Oh wow we do have a lot in common...! Do you also live in Canada...? Hahaha Advice or tips..... Hmmmm... follow your eating plan, eat your Protein, drink your Water, take your Vitamins, go low carb, no sugar, exercise, as you lose weight & get into better shape - keep revamping your exercise, don't sweat it if you don't lose every day or every week - it's gonna come off so don't dwell on it, enjoy the journey because it goes fast, don't obsess over it (try not to anyways) - enjoy other things in your life, Celebrate weight loss with non-food things, if you do go out to eat at a restaurant - don't get too anxious; you're gonna have healthier option but even if you do choose unhealthy you're only going to have a small portion so it's not gonna hurt your progress (just don't make it an everyday habit) Stay away from trigger food - they can get you into trouble... mine is popcorn. (Or aka crackcorn) Enjoy the compliments - don't turn around with a negative comment like "yeah but I have loose skin or I still have X amount of weight to lose" Just smile and say thank you - you know you deserved that compliment and know how hard you worked to get to where you are... Don't let anyone get you down with saying shitty things like "I knew of someone that lost all the weight only to gain it back" --- you are not that person they are referring to. Really push yourself with exercise (later on) - you won't die even though you may feel like you are. See what you're made of! You'll feel so good afterwards knowing that "I just did that!" It's addicting. You'll want to continue to push your own limits. I'm thinking of joining this obstacle even thingy in June called Mud, Sweat & Tears. It's a tough obstacle course. There's other called Tough Mudder and such. I never ever would be thought about doing any of these things a year ago.... but here I am about to sign up thinking it ain't no thing! So weird! Anyways, you can do this! If there's any other questions - just ask Heather That.Was. My. Favourite. ????????????????????????????

Now down 103! Jeez this is just so ...... crazy-awesome!!!! Thanks everyone for your encouraging words and compliments! They help fo'sho'

Great read! Well done!!!!

Thank you!

Wowsa!!!! You look AMAZING! Congratulations!

MFP

Very good! Everyone else can chip in here with more raving about me... I really don't mind at all! Heeheehee ????????????????

All of you can rave about me. It's ok - I'll allow it. No ranting. .. just raving. You all can rave about me. Every. Single. One. Of. You. ???? Rave away As much as you like.

Oh man that sucks! The thought of it already being post poned once and now MAYBE again!? Heartbreaking for you, I'm sure! But you know what? It's three weeks away - if you're on good antibiotics your bronchitis could be fully cleared up in a week. Two max. With hopefully a week to spare in good health again! So let's hope you are or get on antibiotics really quick and kick that bronchitis to the curb! Good luck again let us know what the surgeons says

Following. .. getting a tattoo in two weeks! (Have 2 already but before weight loss) I don't think it will matter because I think I've decided I'm getting it on my wrist... which I Don't think was really really fat to begin with so probably won't be too loose of skin there ????

hi I'm Heather Prince George, British Columbia CANADA