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Dang, that's pretty scary...probably orthostatic hypotension. I hope things go smoothly for you from now on

Oh geez, that may take a while lol.

That's awesome, congrats

Congrats

Congrats

We're almost surgery buddies...mine is July 22nd. I've been wondering about the same things.

Welcome Rachel and best of luck to you the rest of the way. I haven't started my 2 week diet yet but I have a feeling that I'll pretty much hate it as well lol

That's awesome that you're doing so well...prayers for continued healing

I hope you had a smooth surgery and are recovering well

It's amazing to find the support, friendship and guidance on here. I'm so very thankful that I found this site

Mine is July 22nd so i'm eagerly taking in everything that those of y'all going before me has to say

It's almost your big day. I think i'm almost as excited for you as I am for myself

Welcome to the group and congrats on your surgery. I hope everything is going well for you

Oh my gosh, I didn't even notice that...I thought it was 14 days lol.

My surgeon told me that he'd only remove mine if it looks diseased when he gets in there. And they have to be sent out for pathology to determine what's wrong with it (stones, infection etc)

Technically they aren't allowed to remove the gallbladder unless it's diseased(stones, infection etc.). Insurance won't pay for the procedure if it's not necessary even though it'll mean another surgery in the future.

I'm so excited for you

That's awesome that everything is going so well...keep us updated

Soooo dysfunctional lmbo

Just remember that there's no use in stressing out over something you can't change. The additional stress is probably making your body drama even worse. I know it's easier said than done, but try your best to stay calm and just roll with whatever happens

Congrats...and keep us up to date on how you're doing

That's so exciting, congrats

Welcome to the group

I'm sorry that you don't have more support....stick to your guns and do what's best for YOU.

I've been very fortunate to have very supportive family/friends/coworkers. However I do feel that if there are people in your life that are trying to sabotage you even after you've told them to knock it off...maybe you need to take a break from them until after your surgery. This process is hard enough without having to deal with such negativity. Just politely tell them that you've done your research and that you feel that this is the best thing for you and if they can't support you through the process then you'll have to stay away from them for a while. As for the psych eval and surgeon...they definitely want to know that you have a support system. Either avoid talking about the negative influences or tell them the truth and also tell them that you you have others that support you and that you're distancing yourself from any negative influences.