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I prepped a lot prior to surgery tons of cleaning and organization (I'm a minimalist anyway) so that I would not need any help afterwards. I had someone check in on me once in a while but I was ok alone. I have children but that were away during this time as well (purposely)

Consult your Physician (and maybe dentist too) always, but you can try a very weak (1 part peroxide to 3 parts water) oral solution of peroxide and water or a strong warm salt water gargle (Himalayan) . It could be a number of problems, only a Physician will know but cleaning the area properly without destroying all of the good bacteria giving the bad bacteria a chance to proliferate could be a starting point to feeling a little better, so I would avoid alcohol based products (like Listerine original) until you have a handle on it.

Hi, I consulted with a bariatric surgeon before I even spoke to my primary about it ( you will need your primary to sign off as well so don't worry about the order, it's good to have them on board from the start, if they aren't try to convince them or switch) because I did not need a referral to consult with the bariatric program. From start to surgery just under six months. All of that time as just to complete the preop testing , there was not a required waiting period.

I like this idea! Perhaps for me, all inanimate objects as well. Too often I loved things more quickly than I could have ever people. Except books, I think I will love them still.

My recovery improved drastically once it was removed, it was uncomfortable, albeit deemed necessary, but I was happy to get it out!

I had a drain too!!!

Definitely understand all of that. But just some perspective - this was a post for people who can relate to what I am feeling Pre-Op. While all of the above could be true, this was mostly meant for those who can relate and understand my frustration and irritability in the days leading up to my surgery. So while I do appreciate your perspective, it doesn’t really uplift me or make me feel better with the anxiety I am already feeling. But thanks. Oh I understand, the alternate perspective was just to provide perspective but now I offer: Awwww sucks you're not getting the time you prefer, I hope that your time leading up to surgery is peaceful, that your surgery goes smoothly and its TOTALLY worth the wait 🙋

I would just walk, its what millions of generations of humans did and we are built for it. High intensity exercises can come when you are ready.

I did it for 5 days no big deal, weekend off, going back to it tonight, I'm curious about it long term, so I will experiment. My cals are not low and I'm close to goal so I'm going to switch things up a bit.

Its an interesting concept, funny thing is I remember reading an article a decade ago about the effects of fasting on the mortality of lab rats. I found it interesting then, even more interesting now...

You don't have to tell anyone anything, you can say diagnostic testing and recovery to HR and supervisors , nothing to everyone else.

Ha! all I need to do is lift a 10lb bag of potatoes to a shopping cart to know I'm never eating them again!

Her plan. Her plan clearly regulates amounts. So she can lose weight... Like the WHOLE purpose of this, literally

Yeah I didn't know how people would react to WLS and for my purposes. So I said screw it , nobody gets a golden ticket...

Yeah I didn't know how people would react to WLS and for my purposes. So I said screw it , nobody gets a golden ticket...

Anytime!

Did you ever figure out where they fit into your plan? If they (all fruit/dried fruit/high levels of natural sugars) are for maintenance phase or during your loss phase?

As soon as I needed to go out for real I put a real bra back on, I tripled my gauze padding on the incisions close to the bra. I did this for a while until I felt like I could go down a bra size.

O.M.G I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND when I got my Masters a few years ago I thought it was a big deal, and it was to me. It was to my Mother and kinda to family and less close friends, but I don't think they really understood. None of them have advanced degrees or travailed that path. But I haven't really told anyone about WLS, just a proxy. BUT WTF ALL people can talk about is the physical weight change. The only thing I can think of is because its visible and relatable. So that may be proud of you in a way they finally can understand and relate to you. But gather anyone who is out of line immediately, I'm always here for the clap back !!!

Sounds like dumping! Beef always messes with me...but I ate curry chicken once did it to me, and other dairy items (cooked and refined with lots of sugar of course)

You Can Do It! Stretch, use a heating pad, binge watch Lost in Space & The Walking Dead on Netflix. Drink some water (if allowed), dance a little to Sia's Chandelier, wear cozy clothes, repeat. CONGRATS!!!

If it turns out they will not work for your plan,you can give then away as gifts instead of eating them just because...

Sweating because I may or may not try one soon and join the cult of Werthers...

Keep a close eye on it, sometimes when I'm wearing tighter clothing, sitting and eating/drinking, I have to open my bra (at home of course) or clothes. Idk why but it helps, I also get a slight pain for no reason sometimes but nothing that sends me to the ER

Sitting or standing, Hot or cold, bottled or tap,fast or slow, straw or no, sips or gulps. Not trying to diagnosis (not a MD) try to not a pattern if any and report those to the MD to help them help you. Hope you feel better.