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fresh out. the first couple for days were pretty hard i have to admit i cried because the pain was so strong. when i first started drinking liquids i was shocked about how easily they filled me up. yes i knew that would happen but knowing and experiencing are two very different things. as the days go by I'm drinking a pill every morning on an empty stomach to prevent ulcers and I'm chewing my Multivitamins everyday (Centrum vitamins) i am also drinking 3 Protein Shakes a day and everything is going pretty well. i hope i keep recovering easily and i hope that anyone else that is at the same point as i am has a speedy recovery as well

I'll try it tonight. My mother is very overprotective and would freak out if she saw me sleeping on my incisions lol but I will talk to her
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Whenever it's comfortable for you. I'm a side sleeper and it was close to two weeks before I could happily lay on my side.
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I never stopped sleeping on my side, and slept on my stomach 2 nights after surgery. If it feels ok, it's ok.

They taste good to me. I recommend them
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Depending on insurance your process could be 3 months long or 6 months long. Mine was 6 months and I finally got my surgery date August 3rd.
July 18- pre op appointment with my surgeon
July 20- starting my pre op diet
August 3- surgery
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Sounds like you're doing great. Keep it up.

fresh out. the first couple for days were pretty hard i have to admit i cried because the pain was so strong. when i first started drinking liquids i was shocked about how easily they filled me up. yes i knew that would happen but knowing and experiencing are two very different things. as the days go by I'm drinking a pill every morning on an empty stomach to prevent ulcers and I'm chewing my Multivitamins everyday (Centrum vitamins) i am also drinking 3 Protein Shakes a day and everything is going pretty well. i hope i keep recovering easily and i hope that anyone else that is at the same point as i am has a speedy recovery as well

A pre op class is a two hour class that you have to sit for and they basically explain how much Protein you will be drinking before and after surgery they give you a big packet which is a guideline it's very helpful by the way all your answers will be there. And they tell you where to go the day of surgery
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Best wishes to you @@unique_cathy ...the nerves are normal. Honestly I'd be more concerned if I didn't have them before surgery! You're gonna do amaaaaaazzzzziiiiinnnnngggg!!!!!!!
Let us know how it all goes!

Good luck!

You got this! I had the same feelings the night before. It can be described as bittersweet.
All I can say is that your life will feel better than it ever has a month from now. First 2 weeks may be tough, and the 3rd and 4th week a bit awkward getting accustomed to eating with your new pouch. The rest is history
Weeks out: 16
SW: 365
CW: 285
WL: 80lbs

If you DIDN'T have the jitters the day before a major surgery then YOU, my friend would be a ----wait for it--------wait for it--------------again--wait for it--------------A WEIRDO!!!!!
Seriously, my friend, let it go. You have done all of the prep work. You have chosen the best bariatric team you could. You have jumped through every hoop. Now, you need to let it go.
Take a deep breath, leave everything about tomorrow in your surgical team's skillful hands, under God's Grace.
All will be well. I promise.
NOW
GO TO BED!!!!!
(post when you feel up to it and let us know how wonderfully well you are doing and how WLS was the best decision you've ever made. You may want to wait until a week post op for the feeling wonderfully well part . But, You WILL . )

Prayers!! Most have second thoughts - it's just nerves. Stay strong!

so my surgery is tomorrow and I have to be at the hospital at 9:30am. I am so nervous but I know that is normal because it is a big surgery but I'm praying that all goes well..earlier today I was questioning if this is really what I want to do but I know that's my inner fat girl trying to hold on but I know I am ready, has anyone else felt that way the day before surgery? and I will keep everyone updated. congratulations to everyone else getting the surgery tomorrow. good luck

@@unique_cathy Hey are you on IG? If so, what is your IG name so we can connect?

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August 9th here! I am so excited!!!

August 4th
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My date is August 3rd as well. Good luck to all of you
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My date is August 3rd as well. Good luck to all of you
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I'm August 9th. Super excited for it.
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Hey look...I found my chin!!!

Heaviest 423 now 323 that's a 100lbs in four months gym 5 days a week and a complete change in foods I eat! This sleeve gave me a new life!

I just received my approval and am on the schedule for August 1 @ 12:30. I have to be there by 10:30. I can have Clear liquids until 8:30 that am. Lots of Water to make my IV stick easier.
I go in July 18 for pre-op work...which I assume is just blood work.
I am very excited that is now approved and approaching quickly!!!!