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Everything posted by Auroragirl4489
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Waiting and Wondering
Congratulations
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Protein Supplementation
So i had egg whites for breakfast, protein shake for lunch and chicken or seafood for dinner. Eat as much meat u want with lots of salad to fill u up. Never had issues during preop phase
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Lessons learned
Everything your thinking about taking to the hospital don’t lol. Maybe chapstick and charger (i didn’t care where my phone was) lol. Use that pain button while you can and don’t overstock on items like protein shakes, powders or broths. Good luck!
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Anyone scared
I was beyond scared, 2 weeks post ops i still have buyers remorse but I wouldn’t change it for the world
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Day one
It will go fast! Everything your feeling is normal. Congratulations
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Support Person Anxiety / Negativity
I was asked the same question but at my preop appt. Never said anything before!! I was so irritated but I know it was all out of love and possibly scared for me. I simply said if it was that easy I would not be here. I know I made the right decision for me.
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The day is here!
Glad your doing well. As the others say start walking ASAP
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My Doctor
Did you ask him why 6 months especially when it’s not something needed. How often have you seen him this last year?
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I tried a diet coke today...
I’m glad you were able to enjoy something you liked. Don’t let anyone make you feel any type of way for your choices. This is a judgement free zone!
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Pain when I twist or bend
I’m 2 weeks post op and still feel it if I twist or bend a certain way. It’s annoying at this point lol
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Had a good day.
Congratulations keep up the good work
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New here! Anyone going for surgery in January 2019??
Just stick with it. The time will fly by trust me! Keep reminding yourself why you are doing it
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How old were you when?
29, 2 weeks post op. I gained all this weight after a horrible relationship. Tried on my own didn’t work, saw a well known dr for Wls here, at the time was considering the band. But it felt like he was pushing his products on me. I felt like if I didn’t buy his products I wouldn’t be successful. Then I gave up fast forward a few years later and I’m actually glad I got it done now. I’m settled into my career and now I can focus on me.
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30 second elevator interview
29, financial specialist, from New Orleans now in Denver. No kids, tend to stay to myself, love doing makeup and reading books
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Swallow test before leaving hospital?
I had to do it, i really thought they was going to make me drink a lot. But literally they had two cups on the table not a lot in either. I think i took 4 sips in total only because of the extra small sips I was taking lol. It was all of 5 minutes. Not bad at all
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Need support.
I understand the lack of a support system. But I just kept thinking I’m doing this for me and no one else. I’m the support I need. I do go to counseling and talking to people on here has help so much where i didn’t feel alone. Send me a message if you ever need to talk
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Today is the Day. 3 hours left
Congratulations
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Don’t over pack! You most likely won’t use anything you bring!!
Definitely agree! I didn’t use anything in my bag except my tooth brush, my face wash and my chapstick because i didn’t like the lip balm the hospital provides. My phone may have went in the charger but i was not thinking about that phone ?. Congratulations on your surgery welcome
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Surgery day!
Congratulations
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Checking in after August by-pass
Eat*
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LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE SURGERY---AM I TOTALLY READY?
It will get easier I promise! Just keep pushing that pain pump hun! HW- 336 SW- 319 (8/28) CW- 301 (9/5)
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Cancelled surgeries
I’m so sorry to hear that! Did they say why or give you a new date?HW- 336 SW- 319 (8/28) CW- 301 (9/5)
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Vomitting
Ur body may not like the veggies. I say try something else and see if ur body likes it. Also taking any nausea meds?
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Vomitting
What did you eat? HW- 336 SW- 319 (8/28) CW- 301 (9/5)
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Checking in after August by-pass
Congratulations! I had surgery on 8/28 was a struggle the first few days now I’m managing, walking more just started purées tonight. Wasn’t able to each much but moving in the right direction! HW- 336 SW- 319 (8/28) CW- 301 (9/5)