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I'm starting to feel better. I really thank everyone for such love and support. I know I'm not alone I know that this is something people has dealt with, but at this moment when I wrote the post I did feel alone. Moments later I get so many messages saying how people are in the same boat but they are afraid to get shut down. I'm a fighter and I want to be there to help as many people as I can, as people helped me. I'm still fighting I'm still pushing and i thank all of you for you're support


Tiffani️

I agree though, the emotional rollorcoaster is not something anyone can prepare for, even if mentaly you have always been stable its hard lol. it can have some dark moments for alot of us, not everyone but get a journal out and write all the things you want to happen from this journey, things you want to be able to do this wil help you see why your struggle is worth it when you get into the normal food stage it gets easier.

I'm also a middle school teacher and feeling the same way

Do you take a full cap of the milk of magnesia ?? Because I took just 30mg and I'm still waiting 😩

If you decide to drink you may want to start *very* slow and be in a safe place. It causes some people to vomit, some to have dumping syndrome, some are lightweights, some are completely fine. I am almost 6 weeks post op - I drank twice and it did not impact me too much. However, I was very hungry when I drank and realized I made poor dietary decisions. I started munching on chips, Snacks, dips, etc. Nothing filled me up because I was drinking at the same time so it passed through me fairly quick - never had a chance to stay long in my stomach. Just something to consider (made me kind of regret the decision). I agree with what everyone said above. The best choice is not to drink but be careful if you do.
Keep up the good work!!

Are you still taking pain meds? I was having anxiety in the evenings and during the night when I came home from surgery. I quickly figured out that the Norco I was taking was causing my anxiety. I stopped taking it and the anxiety went away. Just an idea. I hope you are felling better soon!

Yeah, it is the moment that you think you can't ever be what you were and get the whole "What did I do?" feeling. The reality is that you can be what you were before, plus be a lot happier and healthier. It just takes some time to get used to the new you.

Sleeved Monday, 7/31. Just got home yesterday. Feeling very weak this morning and anxiety is creeping in on me. Woke up to watery stool but I know it's going to get better

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My surgery is scheduled for August 1st, 2017. I got the approval from Cigna two weeks ago. I am 37 and monther of one handsome boy! I am excited a I am scared as the same time.

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I have bad gas build up in my stomach area. As soon as i drink anything. I get a strong feeling of gas coming up my esophagus. I get relief by either burping or farting. Is this Normal or not? I've been drinking fresh watermelon juice, chicken broth and Water.
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Well im just finishing up my third week! Ill. E on soft / normal food next tuesday and i cant wait . Things ha e been way better than the first two weeks. All my pain is mostly gone, im walking more and im sleeping a lot better too.im down 45 lb since my pre- op diet and loosing inches everyday.i couldn't be any happier with my progress!!
   

Aug 2 !! Nervous

You look great!!

Propofol is great! When they woke me up after the endoscopy I was in some weird dream of walking through an empty art gallery with sawdust on the floors.

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

August 2nd is my surgery date - getting so excited for the changes to come! Best of luck to all