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PhillyAj

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Everything posted by PhillyAj

  1. wonder womanNJ-best of luck! Sent from my iPhone
  2. hdsjourney-i am packing my bag now for Mon! here is what i am taking with me: toothbrush & toothpaste, phone charger, hair tie & blistex. the same clothes i wear to surgery i am wearing home-sweatpants & thermal top. oh, and i am bringing a pillow for my stomach & my rosaries. i plan on sleeping the whole time in hospital, so no need for ipod or ipad! just pack what would make u feel comfortable. good luck! i will be thinking of u when i am having surgery-keep me posted. Sent from my iPhone
  3. secondchances-u r rt, i will be fine. im going to take ur advice & take take few deep breaths...ty Sent from my iPhone
  4. laceemouse-ur comments are a big help, thank u!!! Sent from my iPhone jmarue67-that is awesome, congrats! Sent from my iPhone
  5. smyleetn-ty! my hair is my best feature too---let me know how things are going. Sent from my iPhone
  6. thanks Michelle6! your encouraging words are so kind. u r rt-i can do this. congrats! i wish u happiness!! keep me posted, plz, excited to hear from u. im here for support. Sent from my iPhone
  7. please help! today i have been having doubts all day. am i sure i want this? what about gallstones? am i ok w/hair loss? will i have gas pain? am i going to be hungry? will i ever eat chicken again? will i be happier? my mind is racing. i cant sleep, i just keep crying. Sent from my iPhone
  8. it is very hard! with surgery Monday-think we can eat something now? Sent from my iPhone
  9. thank u for the reassurance. i just wasnt sure. that is awesome. u excited??? Sent from my iPhone
  10. hdsjourney---great! are you on liquids now? Sent from my iPhone
  11. Mon is surgery...can i eat now? i have been on liquids for 11 days now. i would like turkey bacon & eggs. Sent from my iPhone
  12. i drink Isopure too! the flavors are gross but better than the pure Protein shakes. isopure is expensive tho!!! Sent from my iPhone
  13. ty crazywomanincage! Sent from my iPhone thats great Faith16! best of luck...keep in touch! Sent from my iPhone
  14. kc13-great! exciting. best of luck. keep me posted!!! Sent from my iPhone
  15. this is exciting!!! best of luck! Sent from my iPhone
  16. after the first few days you will get past it. it actually gets easier. im getting sleeved Monday & im not hungry at this point. HOWEVER, i came to the conclusion this whole process is all a mental challenge--you can do it if u want too! i know i want too!!! Sent from my iPhone
  17. im sooooooooo nervous & scared! few more days & there will be no looking back. time for a new me! Sent from my iPhone
  18. im going through the pre op 2 wk liquid diet-my surgery is mon. the first few days were hard. i realized it is all mental & im good now. cant wait, few more days i will be posting about postop!! Sent from my iPhone
  19. u r so positive! i love it! ty!! Sent from my iPhone
  20. mamasuperhero-omg! i love ur name, that is great! ty for taking the time to answer my q's-i appreciate ur honesty. im stating to get scared now---a few days til surgery & ppls responses are so diff! i hope i do as well as you!! Sent from my iPhone
  21. missmegan91-thank u so much for the details! plz keep me posted & let me know how u r doing! Sent from my iPhone
  22. seeingme--thanks for ur response. i was starting to get scared bc of all the negative/horrible comments. i know ppl dont mean it, but it just comes across scary! i just wanted to hear ppls stories!!! Sent from my iPhone
  23. harsha, i am noticing everyones responses can bd diff. thanks for responding. did ur pits miss u when u were in hosp? i just cant have them jump on me or i will die-lol Sent from my iPhone
  24. thanks laceemouse! ur msg def helps. how is ur success story going? Sent from my iPhone

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