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@devillyn. I truly can't imagine your pain. I do have a friend who lost her son to Suicide about 6 months ago and she has said the grief groups & counseling she got did help. The only thing I want to add to what others have said is to look into a special type of therapy called EMDR. it is probably the best therapy for trauma which is definitely what you have gone through. You can find out more & practitioners at emdria.org. And be good to & take care yourself during this time. Praying for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My morning cup of caffeinated coffee helps me a lot. Always has and did yesterday post op after several days without. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You might ask about his success rate compared to national averages. And also rates for several years up to 10 years post-op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I'm March 9th too. I would love some buddies. How does the buddie/mentoring work? I a newbie. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sorry about the triple posts. I'm obviously not very techie and I have no idea how that happened Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

From Swedesboro NJ. The southern part of NJ. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Joan from Swedesboro NJ. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Joan from Swedesboro NJ. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

nessa87 that is my biggest issue too. Consistency. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I like your viewpoint of how God has provided this opportunity and that he has plans to use it for his glory. Amen! I also have a deep Christian worldview and I definitely express that in all types of interactions. I am not ashamed of that. I'm also not trying to make anyone else believe or do anything. The choice to be a follower ofJesus or not is up to each individual. I hope we get some more people on this forum because I know that it is only through Jesus that I will be able to make this journey, no matter the outcome. And I would personally like to be able to give and receive all the spiritual support possible. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It won't be the first thing but at the 53 pound lost, I'm gonna ride a horse again! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Slippers, robe, fuzzy (warm) socks, loose comfy pants, sweatpants, Chapstick , no jewelry, maybe a book just in case, slip on shoes to wear home, 1-2 extra t-shirts and my favorite zip up hoody. No electronics. My hubby can bring if I need to stay over 2nd night. All according to my SIL who had sleeve surgery 6 mo ago. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Woolwich Township, NJ. Just outside of Philadelphia, PA Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

March 9th. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled for March 9 th. Start my ten day pre-op liquid diet on Saturday & I'm ready. I have good support because my brother-in-law is two years post and my sister-in-law 6 months post. I agree with everyone here, excited and nervous. Everyone says that is normal. Glad I found this site. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App