FindingCarrie

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Now that we are in the new year, I am officially counting down the days until my surgery! I have all of my pre-op tests done, and the only thing left for me to do is have my final pre-op appointment with my surgeon on January 5. When I spoke with my surgeon's nurse last week, she said I will be on a liquid diet for one week pre-op, and clear liquids one day before the actual surgery. She also said that I will have my surgery on Tuesday, January 17, and I will be required to stay in the hospital for 2 nights, so I will be released to come home on Thursday. As much as I would love to come home quickly, I am kind of happy that I will be staying for a few days in order to make sure everything is ok before I head home. Especially after reading about all of the different complications that people have run into after their procedures. Hopefully mine will go smoothly, but if not, I will at least be in the hospital for a couple of days to get pain relief and other support as needed. January 17 cannot come fast enough! I just want to be through this and on the other side. Researching the entire process is consuming my every thoughts right now! This group has been so helpful with informing me of what to expect, good and bad, and how to prepare for post-op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You can do it! We'll get through this together!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! I will be right behind you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great! Have fun in Jamaica! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@"fallenfeatherstudio" you will do great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am doing the 21 Day Fix Program through BeachBody.com. There is a different workout for every day of the week, and they are fantastic! There is even an extreme version once you are ready. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too!Me three Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yay! Surgery buddies!

Me too!

@@VSG_PurpleButterfly, I have not received my formal insurance approval yet, but my date has been scheduled for January 17th because my surgeon's office said they are fairly certain it will be approved. Fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong to change that. We can learn together as we approach our date!