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KAAI5

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    KAAI5 got a reaction from hajoura-sweet in Hey guys..   
    Yep you buy your own! Welcome. I've found lots of Facebook groups too that are helpful. I too didn't have real life support and it's nice following others on this journey! Good luck! It's the best thing I ever did for myself!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from bella8291 in My weight loss story   
    You look great!! Thank you for sharing, I'm pre op and reading stories to counter the nerves over it all! Yours is the first I read today and it eases some worries about whether this is the best choice
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    KAAI5 reacted to DeeryLou in August Bypass Buddies!   
    I'm finally home and feeling better worth my drain out. Mostly I just feel like I got kicked in the stomach after an insane workout. My stomach won't tolerate anything cold or room temperature yet, not even Water so it's just been chicken broth! I still can't belive this is real, that this actually happened. I feel likea completely new person at the start ofa new life!
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    KAAI5 reacted to Shrinkinqtpi in August Bypass Buddies!   
    In the surgical waiting room! It is surreal .
    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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    KAAI5 reacted to customademe in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Hi everyone! I've had a long three year journey to get to this point but I have arrived! I have psych appointment tomorrow, pre-op, physical and anesthesia screening next week and the 8/16 bypass!
    Tomorrow I start my liquid diet and I am ready! My surgery is 5 days before my birthday and I consider this the best gift I could give myself.
    I have been reading all the posts and although I haven't replied to any, know this, I have cried, laughed and prayed with you and for you.

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    KAAI5 got a reaction from Djmohr in Getting Nervous   
    Also was my first big surgery, I googled way too much so that didn't help! Just think about how amazing you will feel a year from now, that's what I was doing.
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from Djmohr in Getting Nervous   
    I felt the same way, a rush of unexpected emotions and fears. Right up until they put me under yesterday morning. I have to wait 4 hours before they could start and it was rough being with my thoughts. I think most are likely nervous. It's a big deal!
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    KAAI5 reacted to Minz in Need AUGUST bypass buddies!   
    Join Facebook BP August 2016, a closed group for August VSG members
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from inspyrdbyu in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Today is the day! I barely slept and I'm anxious, nervous, excited, scared, happy and all kinds of things all at once!
    Good luck to those having theirs today too. Happy August everyone!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from KristenLe in August Bypass Buddies!   
    So far so good other than the pesky dry mouth. The wait was long, about 4 hours but then I was out and awake again in what felt like minutes!
    I hope the others that had it today are doing good. Keep hitting that pain button
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from KristenLe in August Bypass Buddies!   
    So far so good other than the pesky dry mouth. The wait was long, about 4 hours but then I was out and awake again in what felt like minutes!
    I hope the others that had it today are doing good. Keep hitting that pain button
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from inspyrdbyu in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Today is the day! I barely slept and I'm anxious, nervous, excited, scared, happy and all kinds of things all at once!
    Good luck to those having theirs today too. Happy August everyone!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from KristenLe in August Bypass Buddies!   
    So far so good other than the pesky dry mouth. The wait was long, about 4 hours but then I was out and awake again in what felt like minutes!
    I hope the others that had it today are doing good. Keep hitting that pain button
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from inspyrdbyu in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Today is the day! I barely slept and I'm anxious, nervous, excited, scared, happy and all kinds of things all at once!
    Good luck to those having theirs today too. Happy August everyone!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from KristenLe in August Bypass Buddies!   
    So far so good other than the pesky dry mouth. The wait was long, about 4 hours but then I was out and awake again in what felt like minutes!
    I hope the others that had it today are doing good. Keep hitting that pain button
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from inspyrdbyu in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Today is the day! I barely slept and I'm anxious, nervous, excited, scared, happy and all kinds of things all at once!
    Good luck to those having theirs today too. Happy August everyone!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from inspyrdbyu in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Today is the day! I barely slept and I'm anxious, nervous, excited, scared, happy and all kinds of things all at once!
    Good luck to those having theirs today too. Happy August everyone!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from inspyrdbyu in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Today is the day! I barely slept and I'm anxious, nervous, excited, scared, happy and all kinds of things all at once!
    Good luck to those having theirs today too. Happy August everyone!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from inspyrdbyu in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Today is the day! I barely slept and I'm anxious, nervous, excited, scared, happy and all kinds of things all at once!
    Good luck to those having theirs today too. Happy August everyone!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from Shrinkinqtpi in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Sounds like we will all leave clean houses lol! Hope they are that way when we get home. We just moved in a few weeks ago so I've been doing a lot of lifting to get things out of the way so I'm not tempted to overdo it too soon after surgery. I have all my broths and several different Protein shakes incase my tastes change after. Just need to pack my bag. I've read about getting biotene spray for the day after when you can't drink all day to help with the dry mouth, I hope I don't forget it and my nurses allow it!
    We love Pokemon go!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from gina171 in Struggling In DC   
    I hear you. My surgery is the 1st and this 2 week diet has been rough even though I've still been allowed one actual meal a day. Today I'm full liquid until sun night. My family made bacon and cinnamon rolls and I'm here questioning my sanity hahahaha
    One thing I keep mourning is the idea of never being able to enjoy a cold beer after a day outside in the summer or even no longer being able to gulp down Water to satiate my thirst after working up a sweat. And hearing that salad will probably be an issue for some reason bothered me more than it should, if I liked salad so much I might not need this surgery lol!! I keep wondering if this is the right choice, can I say goodbye to enjoying huge meals out? drinking as I eat? It's not an easy road we have ahead but I know deep down its the right one. We are giving up our codependent relationship with food, not the entire relationship. We are going to learn to love food in a whole new way and much smaller amounts. More than that we will be able to fit in those seats and not worry every time we are invited to an unfamiliar place if we will fit in a chair or have to stand in pain bc we might break the chair or something! I think that's worth it. For me, I have to make this 'sacrifice' and end the bad relationship in exchange for a longer life with my family, that's worth more than a chimichanga covered in cheese and guac washed down with an ice cold corona! There's a person out there waitin for you to feel ready to add them to your world, I think that will be worth it for you.
    This is going to be interesting for sure! Scary and at times we are going to wonder wtf we have done but I truly believe in the end we find it was the best decision.
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from Shrinkinqtpi in August Bypass Buddies!   
    Me too! Trying to keep busy cleaning but when I stop I start over thinking it all! I'm arriving at 8:30 so hopefully by the afternoon it's done and I can quit over thinking and concentrate on the journey ahead!
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    KAAI5 reacted to Donna415 in I got my tentative date!   
    So the past 5 months have creeped by and flew by all at the same time. I've been poked and prodded due to my endo thinking I had Cushing's, then my first cardiologist appointment came back with an abnormal ekg only to find out it was the nurses error.
    I just went today for an appointment with my surgeon and saw another cardiologist in Pittsburgh that did all my testing and said my only issue is my weight but everything came back perfect. The surgeon scheduled me for August 31st tentatively, pending the approval of my insurance after my 6th weight check on August 1st. I am beyond excited and can't wait to start this journey. I want to be on the losers bench with all of you winners .
    Just a few things I'm looking forward to:
    Riding on the back of my hubby's Harley. (I could now, but I just don't feel right)
    Fitting on roller coasters.
    Zip lining.
    Tying my shoes straight.
    Feeling comfortable in my own skin.
    Walking for long distances. (When we go to Ohio state games, I can barely make it to the stadium without being in tears because of leg pain)
    Eating to live instead of living to eat.
    Sorry for such a long post, I'm just so excited to be so close.
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from Pink Ninja in August Bypass Buddies!   
    August 1st here! Had my pre surgery today, final blood draw etc, got my scripts for after surgery. Starting to get nervous. This is my first major surgery and I haven't had many other health issues.... Yet. so I've been doing the whole 'maybe I can just do this on my own' dance in my head then I slap my head and say 'NO!' Ha. I think I'll be convincing myself it's the right choice right up until they knock me out!
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    KAAI5 got a reaction from Pink Ninja in August Bypass Buddies!   
    August 1st here! Had my pre surgery today, final blood draw etc, got my scripts for after surgery. Starting to get nervous. This is my first major surgery and I haven't had many other health issues.... Yet. so I've been doing the whole 'maybe I can just do this on my own' dance in my head then I slap my head and say 'NO!' Ha. I think I'll be convincing myself it's the right choice right up until they knock me out!

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