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carelabra

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  1. Trust me, after surgery you won't want that cheeseburger! Hang in there..you're almost there. I'll be praying for quick recovery for u!
  2. Lol...true dat bigmoe99. It's the prilocec that my surgeon prescribed...have to break open the capsule and there are little small balls of medicine inside...they don't dissolve so it makes them hard to get down. Constantly picking them little suckers out of my teeth..lol
  3. Anybody have a sure fire way to get down the omeperzole?
  4. Open procedure is where they make about a 12 in incision as compared to a bunch of small incisions when it's done laproscopiclly.
  5. I was also an open procedure. Forgot to mention that.????
  6. My surgery was on the 25th. Vbg revision to roux en y. I just got out of the hospital today. 1 1/2 days without any type of liquid is tough. My swallow test showed no leaks so finally got to have liquids yesterday. I see what yall are saying now about not really wanting anything. Other than to wet my mouth I didn't want it. I also was hit with the gas pain...whoa! Wicked..but a gas-x strip did the trick. I'm feeling pretty good, and I haven't really needed the pain meds. It's still hard to get up and down, but getting easier as it goes. I also have to sit a minute or two before I stand to stave off the dizziness. First night back in my own bed will be interesting. Lol. I really got use to the adjustable bed in the hospital.
  7. 30 more minutes till admit!!! OMG it's really happening! I'm not really nervous as anxious. All prayers appreciated. I'll keep everyone updated.
  8. No worries about the chocolate horse...lol I've come too far!
  9. 3 days to go till surgery. Liquid diet is a beast! I could eat the ass end of a chocolate horse right now! Getting a bit nervous!
  10. Pre op appt done! Now comes the 8 day wait! ???? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  11. I know right???? I'm 8 days away and can hardly believe it. Good luck to you in all this pre surgery craziness! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  12. Mine is in the 25th of this month. I too am an open and also vaguely remember the pain but it's been so long it has faded. Not sure of that's a good thing or a bad thing.lol. I gonna be positive and say we will go through this like rock stars! I'll be praying for a uneventful surgery and a quick recovery for you! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  13. ***update: started my 2 week pre op liquid protein diet on the 11th. First couple of days are a beast, but it's getting better. Lab work tomorrow then pre op appt Tuesday. Surgery is set for the 25th of May and I learn my surgery time Tuesday. Getting nervous, but it helps reading about Y'all and your journeys. Good luck to everyone with upcoming surgeries, and I'll be praying! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  14. Thank you so much! Keep me posted on your recovery! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  15. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Good luck to you!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
  16. Praying your surgery went well and for a quick recovery! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
  17. Hi samirao5, I'm May 25th also. In Baton Rouge, LA. How are you feeling? I'm getting a bit nervous. I started the 2 wk protein liquid diet today...rough! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App I'm scared, I'm live in Cleveland, OH. I started that to but I can eat at night. I was went today for pre-surgery. I feel more scared after that. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App Who is your surgeon? Mine is Dr.Schauer at Cleveland Clinic. My surgery is May 26th.I am at Metro Health Hospital Dr Bardaro is mine on the 25th. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App I envy you your meal at night. My head hunger if rears its ugly head at times. I have pre op labs tomorrow then pre op Tuesday....I'm sure I'll be more nervous afterward also. Good luck to you and keep us updated. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
  18. Im exactly where you are! How are you doing with your liquids? It's getting a bit easier for me, but I'm quickly getting tired of broth. Pre op labs tomorrow and pre op appt tomorrow. S**ts getting real now! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
  19. Addouk and catalina_uk good luck to you both in your recovery! My surgery in on the 25th, and I'm excited and nervous. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App
  20. Hi samirao5, I'm May 25th also. In Baton Rouge, LA. How are you feeling? I'm getting a bit nervous. I started the 2 wk protein liquid diet today...rough! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  21. You look awesome! I'm so looking forward to this!???? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  22. I'm with you on that! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  23. Hey! I'm from Corbin, Ky! Waiting to get scheduled for my first appointment with Dr. Weiss How is everything going? Can't wait to get the ball rolling!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Grew up near Hazard. Glad there are more Kentucky girls on here. Living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana now. RNY on the 25th. I'm so excited, but nervous also. Good luck with your journey! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  24. Good luck to those having surgery tomorrow!!!!!!✌????❤???? 16 more days for me! Start liquid diet Wednesday. I'm praying for strength and willpower! See yall in Onederland! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App
  25. My surgery is in 13 days... I am also freaking out, had my pre op blood work and EKG today and have my surgery clearance spot with my internal med doc on Tuesday... Then pre op with surgeon on 9th. Time seems to be going fast... I am noticing I am having somewhat difficult time mentally on this liquid diet, it's sad how much food is has a hold of me... All the cravings are kicking in just because i can't have it at the moment and I know it's just my head... Trying to really pay attention to it and change my way of seeing food and and keep staying busy. I told someone today about my surgery and they asked me if I am excited... I feel like I can't get excited because I know it will be tough and since I am revision from lap band I am scared I won't lose my extra weight... Wow....guess i needed to let things out here lol I can certainly relate Username taken! I have surgery clearance with PCP on the 5th, pre op blood work on the 16th, Pre op with surgeon, nutrition and surgery nurse on the 17th. At this stage I really don't know what to feel. I did well with the no carbs phase, but the 2 week liquid protein diet has me worried. I'll be praying for strength for you!! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

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