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@@WLSResources/ClothingExch My anxiety wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I cried before going back to the holding area, but once they gave me anti-anxiety meds, I was feeling great, and I barely even remember anything after being brought into the OR. I gotta admit, the first 24 hrs were pretty brutal. The vomiting/nausea was awful, and they tried 4 different meds for it. The day after, it was a lot better, and now I just have awful acid reflux which I'm on meds for, and I know it's normal to suffer from it. So, would I do the surgery all over again? ABSOLUTELY! I'm not even a week out, and I already feel a huge difference. I guess there's other things my fiancé and I can do lol. But seriously, I'm definitely not feeling up to it just yet. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@loca_lette813 I wouldn't worry just yet. It could definitely *just* be water retention. Are you due for your period? I had a hysterectomy, buy during that time of the month, I was always 5-8 lbs heavier. It's insane what our bodies go through! Always remember to weigh yourself on the same scale and same time of the day too! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for the advice! I'm only 5 days post-op, but my worst fear with this is not feeling full. This gives me such great hope! ☺ Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery this past Monday, July 25th. My fiancé, of course, is ready. I'm still real relatively sore unless I take pain meds. My doctor didn't tell me not to or when to, all he said was not to have anything "rough" for a few weeks. How long did everyone wait? I'm kind of hoping losing my extra weight helps with my libido because ever since my hysterectomy, I've barely had a sex drive which really sucks. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@inkdcosmoqueen CONGRATS, sweetie! How freaking AMAZING! I had surgery on Monday, 7/25th and I'm down 13 lbs.! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@LilyVSG thank you so much, sweetie! ???? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App Thank you so much! ???? & CONGRATS!! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sorry you're so anxious as well. ???? I'll post an update as soon as I can tomorrow. I can't wait until it's completely over with! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Will do. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Thank-you so much!! My sheets are in the wash right now lol. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

I'm so freaking scared.???? I go in tomorrow @6:30AM to have surgery @8:30AM. My nerves are horrible, and I feel so shaky and from being on clears. I'm so scared I'll pass out. Please tell me this will get better. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

My nut said that gummy multivitamins do not contain Iron and that I would need to take a separate iron supplement. Apparently it is not chemically possible for gummies to contain iron. I didn't want another Vitamin so I've opted for a regular chewable that has iron. @@SwampBillies I bought a huge bottle of the gummy multivitamins too. Before returning them, I'm going to ask my surgeon if they're allowed. My NUT recommended them, so I'm guessing it's okay? I don't know.. I guess it depends on the surgeon. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@SwampBillies Aww, don't beat yourself up, sweetie. At least it was a salad and nothing more. You're getting closer! How are you feeling? I'm just anxious to get it over with! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App @@SwampBillies I'll definitely be praying you'll be able to be sleeved at the time of surgery. At first, I wanted lap band surgery, but after talking to my surgeon, he said he really doesn't perform them because although it is the least invasive, it has a high complication rate and not a high success rate. Did you lose weight with the band? Congrats on your 9 lb loss! I haven't weighed myself because I'm scared I'll get discouraged. I plan on weighing the morning of surgery lol Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App @@SwampBillies I'm praying it's the last time for you too! Keep me posted! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@Mudgy6 Ohhhh....lol. I was told not to start Vitamins until a week after my surgery. I didn't even know you could use vitamin patches. I'll definitely have to look into them. I bought gummies and sublingual vitamins pre-op. Patches make more sense though. I'd definitely give a call to your surgeon and ask if you can start them. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@SwampBillies Aww, don't beat yourself up, sweetie. At least it was a salad and nothing more. You're getting closer! How are you feeling? I'm just anxious to get it over with! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App @@SwampBillies I'll definitely be praying you'll be able to be sleeved at the time of surgery. At first, I wanted lap band surgery, but after talking to my surgeon, he said he really doesn't perform them because although it is the least invasive, it has a high complication rate and not a high success rate. Did you lose weight with the band? Congrats on your 9 lb loss! I haven't weighed myself because I'm scared I'll get discouraged. I plan on weighing the morning of surgery lol Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

It's definitely a personal choice. For me, I'm choosing to keep it private. Only my fiancé, siblings, and two close friends (one who has had bariatric surgery) know. I'm a very private person, and don't want the negativity and unnecessary comments that can be very cruel. Some people are open books and share with everyone. As I said, it's a very personal choice, so think about down the road too. My one friend told everyone and now regrets it. She's 7 yrs post-op and to many people, she's still the "girl who got weightloss surgery." It doesn't define you as an individual. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@csalt I'm on a low carb/high protein diet too, until Friday, that's when I start clears until surgery on Monday. Hope are you doing? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App How not hope* Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@SwampBillies Aww, don't beat yourself up, sweetie. At least it was a salad and nothing more. You're getting closer! How are you feeling? I'm just anxious to get it over with! Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@csalt I'm on a low carb/high protein diet too, until Friday, that's when I start clears until surgery on Monday. Hope are you doing? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@Tina Marie Pecchillo Yay!!! How's the pre-op diet going? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App It's going ok for the most part, but now I'm having problems with having to run to the bathroom like asap.Me too! In the beginning I was constipated, now it's the other way around. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@Tina Marie Pecchillo Yay!!! How's the pre-op diet going? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on the weight loss!!! And I will be praying for a smooth surgery and recovery! XO Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@HSJ29 YAYYYY! Another July sleeve buddy! How are you doing on the pre-op diet? Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@@Mudgy6 Do you mean the nicotine patches? It depends on your surgeon. I would call and ask. I've never wanted one as bad as I do now. This hunger is crazy! LOL At first my surgeon said no, but then he said it was better than smoking and if it would keep my cravings down that I could start using them again. When did you start the pre-op diet? When's your surgery? This is not for the weak, that's for sure! LOL Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App

@AlexBrecher Thank you so much! I'm so thankful for the support at home, I'm very blessed. I'm doing a lot better than I was last week. I'm still not fully satisfied after a meal, but I'm not craving junk nearly as much. Sent from my SM-N910P using the BariatricPal App