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I was freezing in the hospital but they didn't have any problem bringing me extra blankets. They even sent one home with me so I could use it in the car.

Bring a throw blanket. I had my surgery in June and was still cold. A blanket, pillow, robe, and long loose PJ dress were most helpful during hospital stay. Oh and my wonderful husband who helped me up and down to bathroom and back to bed. Hope this helps
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Is anyone else amazed that his gloves are so clean? I am sorry. I always lose the plot.
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I'm so glad you posted this! Always wondered what it looked like!

I was doing so good for the past week and a half on my pre op diet and then I cheated. My brother and father stopped to get pizza on the way to fishing and my veggies didn't cut it. I was hungry and I ate a slice.
It tasted so freaking good... And now my stomach is turning.

Me too!! Nervous! Making a pot of Soup tonight for after I get home....have my bag packed except for my pillow and tablet...still need to pick up Biotene after work today....I think I'm ready!

Well tomorrow is the start of my new life. I'm nervous and scared but ready for a new me.
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July 26 for me super nervous and scared....
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U r awesome the way u explained ur stay and ur surgery thank u my surgery date is 7/25 Sent from my SM-G530T1 using the BariatricPal App

Good luck!!!!! Super exciting. Cant wait to join you !!!!!! Report back when you feel like it and fill us all in. What time is your surgery?
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Omg. Super cool!!!!!!!!
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Omg. Super cool!!!!!!!!
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Well dang girl u look great preop!!!!! Good luck!!!!!! Keep us updated!
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So far so good with my zero caffeine today. Yall are my rock. Had two cups of Decaf. Maybe it tricked my brain into thinking its caffeine. Hahahaha. Whatever works. So so glad i went cold tirkey a week before mybsirg so indidnt add to the agony.
Went to the hospital today for my preop tests. The room ill b in is like a darn hotel. Omg. Im actually more excited. There is a little living room area for my hubby with a pull out sleepersofa in my room.eeeeek im so excited!!!!
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Ekg was normal!!!!! Yayyyyy wheeew. Was super nervous. Gave up caffeine cold turkey today!! We shall see!!! Pray for everyone around me lol
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I'm all ready to go! Iv placed and pre meds are flowing. Anti nausea spot is placed behind my ear. Let's do this dr!
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Tomorrow (7/20) is the big day. I arrive at 5:30am surgery 7:30am and hopefully home the next day if all goes well. I will say these last two weeks of liquid diet have been challenging. Yes I cheated early on with a few baby dill pickles and the texture of a Protein Shake makes me gag but I'm through it. The next two weeks of liquids will present their own challenges but bring them on. I don't know if working 9 days straight with a packed schedule had just exhausted me or if I'm just not nervous yet. Now for the bottle of magnesium citrate for dinner :/. Here we go to the next exciting chapter.

Good luck!!!!! Super exciting. Cant wait to join you !!!!!! Report back when you feel like it and fill us all in. What time is your surgery?
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I cheated hardcore on the first day. Went out and had a full Thai food meal, appetizers and everything. It was so gross and I knew as I was doing it I was eating well past the point of fullness. I cheated the next day too on some carne asada and avocado. Best steak I have ever eaten LOL. But I told myself that I would never again after that. I reread posts about complications, fatty livers being cracked, longer recovery times, etc and I realized that this wasn't punishment. It was to help me have a safer surgery and if I valued my health I would need the muster up the strength to do this and stop making excuses for myself. I am not going to agonize over it, berate myself, or ask for support. I screwed up, I am not endorsing doing what I did, and all you can do is take it from there. So, since then, I haven't cheated and don't plan on it.
It is rough. Really rough. Honestly, the first day was hands down the worst. I went a little crazy and and started to doubt whether I should have surgery. But it passed. I feel much more in control. My hunger has subsided and I am having a lot more savory broths like miso to help me. I too am a HARDCORE caffeine addict, and I really think that my initial craziness was from cutting it off. I stopped cold turkey, caffeine is a diuretic and staying hydrated is especially important for this surgery. You will have headaches. You feel like s***. You will l and irritable. My poor boyfriend...I say if we can get through this anything is possible! LOL. Weaning is prolonging the inevitable. My surgeon said that after surgery very moderate intake is okay but only healed. So, take it day by day. Even hour by hour.
You got it girl! Channel you inner warrior goddess and regain self control and finish strong.
Ok 7/26 sisters. I boo booed already on my first day of my preop diet. Booooo. Im on a less than 800 cal a day diet. 2 Protein shake meal replacements2water, low carb low sugar kind of diet and well i did great all day. Got home and ate some lean chicken and greenbeans then saw some leftover chili in a bowl. Heated that bad boy up and used it as dip for a large handful of chips!!!! NOOOOOOOOO. ive got to do better.

Another question for yall. I know there is no caffeine after surg. I am sooo addicted to coffee and get horrible headaches without the caffeine. Thats the only caffeine i drink. I dont do cokes and stuff. Im thinking inshould wean myself off now so im not ultra miserable after surg. What r you all doing????? And anybsiggestions how to wean myself NOW or just go cold tirkey. Im seriously scared of what ill turn into!!!


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I'll be sure to let you all know how I feel! Just think of me sometime in the afternoon and say a quick prayer for me!!! I'm nervous, but that's a no duh, isn't?

I had to quit caffeine months ago for the surgery and I had to wean myself slowly as well. I would say don't do cold turkey, but time is limited, so you might have to with surgery in a week. You will already be a grouch because you are hungry, now you can just blame it on the coffee. Good luck, throw the chips in the garbage!!

Good job on the weight loss. I will be having the revision on 7/26/16 because my band slipped but did loose 88lbs in 1 year. I will post my new journey with my sleeve. And I do agree lost weight is lost weight. Stay on track and you will get to your goal. Focus good luck.

Omg. Super cool!!!!!!!!
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One week of pre-op liquid diet in the books. Not a single cheat or even a thought of cheating. Surgery is next Wednesday. It still seems so far away.

I revised from lapband to sleeve June 7, 2016. Lapband remived and sleeve done in one procedure No issues at all except a lot of scar tissue so the procedure took a little longer than originally anticipated.
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