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The first 24 hours was the worst I ever felt in my life!! The gas felt like a constant heart attack and they couldn't sustain the nausea. I was throwing up blood etc. after I fought through it I started to feel better. Not to mention I still had to walk. Sore, weak and tired now but on pain meds. So I feel good once I have that. Just got home a few hours ago.

I have so many emotions as I get up to get ready for the hospital. Nervous and excited!! Eeeekkkkk!!!!!!

I have so many emotions as I get up to get ready for the hospital. Nervous and excited!! Eeeekkkkk!!!!!!

I have so many emotions as I get up to get ready for the hospital. Nervous and excited!! Eeeekkkkk!!!!!!

It's been 10 weeks and 3 days since my surgery. My life is so much better than it was just 10 weeks ago.
Down 52 lbs. still have about 70 more but I'm enjoying the ride.
I can move with such ease. Have been attending boot camp classes. Riding my bike! Swimming.
This was the best decision I have ever made.

Yes, it's the official countdown!!!!! I just hope the last few days don't go slow. I'm so OVER this preop!

Joy cometh in the morning! Try to put your "blockers" on until next week. This will be life changing. You have come this far, so it's inevitable that you will continue to reach your goal. I have mine next week also. Tuesday. What day is yours?

Yes, it's the official countdown!!!!! I just hope the last few days don't go slow. I'm so OVER this preop!

So glad you went to the ER! What a scare. My doc preordered some shot for me to do at home for a few days after surgery. I shoot it in my stomach to help prevent blood clots based on my bmi and sleep apnea. Have to pick up from pharmacy today. Surgery is Tuesday

I've had the convo also with mine. 10 years and 3 kids here and I'm thinking the same as you. Told things are about to get a lot more fun! Lol

What you want to do is get that vanilla ice cream and chocolate cake blend it up real good and some Protein Powder in there and there you have it your Protein Shake lol JK

My nurse we could bring pj's as long as they have at least a drawstring. Man... I didn't really think about a robe. I hope I'll be able to put a bra and undies on after surgery... which makes me think about all the new clothes we'll have to buy! ; )

I was dreading having to start this preop diet (which for me is just shakes, sf popsicles, and broth). Been on it for 9 days... now I'm dreading having to get off my shakes for the Clear Liquids on Sunday! LOL smh

I've got a laundry list to do also... literally lol. I've also began cleaning. I need to pack. I found myself in a store for an hour and a half yesterday searching for cute pajamas. First, I had drawstring pant pajamas and couldn't find a cute shirt (then I thought about how crazy I am for trying to look cute for one or two days in the hospital lol) so I picked up a plain shirt and walked to the check out and realized I may want a gown so I don't have to worry about feeling uncomfortable with the pants, put it all back and was in search for a nightgown that didn't look like it was for an 80 year old lol. It was a crazy day. Anyway what I couldn't find were gas x strips everyone keeps suggesting we buy. I can find capsules and chewables...

Just want these next two days to zip by

lol it's funny that we have to look up things before we get there but it's a smart thing to do! You'll feel light as a feather : )

Totally amazing! How are you feeling with Monday right around the corner? You go a day before me.

Yes!!! lol I can't wait to try a scrambled egg and have mashed potatoes or cream of wheat smh

You've lost a total of 46 lbs leading up to surgery. Don't cheat yourself on the ability to be proud of that! That's amazing!

I was dreading having to start this preop diet (which for me is just shakes, sf popsicles, and broth). Been on it for 9 days... now I'm dreading having to get off my shakes for the Clear Liquids on Sunday! LOL smh

I was dreading having to start this preop diet (which for me is just shakes, sf popsicles, and broth). Been on it for 9 days... now I'm dreading having to get off my shakes for the Clear Liquids on Sunday! LOL smh

I was dreading having to start this preop diet (which for me is just shakes, sf popsicles, and broth). Been on it for 9 days... now I'm dreading having to get off my shakes for the Clear Liquids on Sunday! LOL smh

I am almost five weeks post surgery. Today I worked out for an hour. I have been able to do that in years. I love weight lifting and being fit and I can finally do it again. I have rheumatoioid arthritis and diabetes. Before the surgery I was constantly sick, I had cellulitis 3 times last year. I have worked out 4 days so far this week and I'm sleeping less. I have my life back. I feel like I was in prison before and I have now been released. This is the real me. I may not get down to my goal weight as I love lifting heavy weights. But I have already gotten out of this surgery what I wanted, improved health and energy.

When I first had surgery the doctors said it was alright to drink different Premier drink but only a little at a time because you will fill up fast. So I started making my own iced coffee using the Premier drinks with coffee and almond milk and Creamer it kept me satisfied and nipped the hunger pains in the bud. But it's a mental think we just think that we are hungry from all the years of eating poorly. The first month I lost 43 pounds a week later 11 more pound and now I have to wait 2 months before I weight myself again I only weight myself when I go to visit don't want to disappoint myself so I stay away from scale. But I'm dong really good because clothes are hanging off but you will be fine keep up the good work.

Joy cometh in the morning! Try to put your "blockers" on until next week. This will be life changing. You have come this far, so it's inevitable that you will continue to reach your goal. I have mine next week also. Tuesday. What day is yours?