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Bypassgirl92

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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to jesseycakes in Gastric bypass tomorrow I am really nervous. What was surgery day like for you?   
    I had my tubes tied, a uterus ablation, and no special lovin', and they still urine tested me. If there was a baby, I'd say that baby was the next baby Jesus.

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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to Frustr8 in Gastric bypass tomorrow I am really nervous. What was surgery day like for you?   
    You are a little stinker, aren't you? Would have done(and have on some of my others) the exact same thing! FYI the other big Hospital in that end. of Columbus, Riverside Methodist does pregnancy tests on every female under 54. Did on one of my buddies from a Columbus suburb, Gahanna, she even showed them her abdominal hysterectomy scar, maybe they thought it was an air vent? Oh well, a good way to Bill insurances, isn't it?
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to Sweettoothless in Gastric bypass tomorrow I am really nervous. What was surgery day like for you?   
    Got there at 11 for a 1:15 surgery time. They had me leave a urine sample so they could run a pregnancy test even though I am almost 50 and my husband was in a different state for the month prior so no nookie. They gave me a gown to put on. The anesthesiologist came in. Rumor had it the the whole anesthesiology team was super hot. Totally true. Then they brought my husband in. They were ahead of schedule so my surgery got bumped up 45 mins. They shooed my husband out and wheeled me to operating room. Super-Hot stopped me on my way and put something in my iv and I was out before we even got to the operating room. In recovery I woke up with clavicle pain, worse part of the whole thing. Stayed in recovery room for several hours because my room wasnt ready which I was cool with because i was sleeping. Only given tylenol. No stomach pain at all. Rang for potty "help" and some young guy came in to help me which wasnt my thing so i watched how he disconnected everything. I didnt let him assist me in the bathroom and he asked that I stay on the potty and ring for him to help me up. Yeah no. So each time I needed to potty after that I just disconnected myself and reconnected myself after. I wasnt wobbly on my feet so I felt ok doing it.
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to jesseycakes in Gastric bypass tomorrow I am really nervous. What was surgery day like for you?   
    Went in and they took some blood, I got changed, the nurse asked a billion questions. They had me pee in a cup. Talked to the dr, anesthesiologist, etc. They hooked up my IV. Couldn't find a good hand vein and had to go the bend of my arm (which sucked because the next 3 days in the hospital, any time I bent my arm, the IV machine beeped at me. Nurse finally told me what button to push to shut the dang thing up!) Wheeled me in, told me they were giving me some sleepy time meds, I said this stuff works fast! Then I woke up in the recovery room. I got a catheter, but I slept the whole dang time anyway. I got out of surgery at about 2-230, and didn't get a room until 10! They told me that if I was in recovery more than an hour, they would get me up and moving around... they didn't I literally slept the whole day (pain meds do that to me). I don't remember them taking the cath out, but I know it happened. I had some gas pains on the second day. I was nauseated. Threw up when they gave me liquid pain meds, and that made me pee myself. So that was fun. Other then that everything was good!
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    Bypassgirl92 got a reaction from ProudGrammy in Surgery and Divorce - Advice!?   
    I am so sorry to hear that. I know you have probably heard this already but you deserve better! Marriage is for better and for worse. He clearly just was not in the time frame for a marriage anymore. Dont let yourself think it was you. People like that do not ever end up happy. Show everyone including him that you are the new happier and stronger you!! Kill it with your results and progress. I know the hunger sucks but it will be worth it in the long run. Try going out with friends. Or have someone over. Anything to get your mind off food. I must say it has sure helped me out these rough few weeks.
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to StitchsMommy in Gastric bypass tomorrow I am really nervous. What was surgery day like for you?   
    No advice here. Just wanted to say we're date twins. I'm having djb-s surgery tomorrow. See you on the other side! Good luck :)
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to mousecat88 in What did your pre-op diet consist of?   
    I had 15 days of 2 Atkins shakes, 1 Advanced Recovery shake, and 1 Atkins/Healthy Choice meal per day. On the 16th day I had nothing but Water.
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to notmyname in What did your pre-op diet consist of?   
    They;re all so different. Mine was 2 weeks liquids (any kind of non-sweetened liquid). So, Protein Shakes (3-6/day - any brand with at least 20g protein), nonfat milk, tea, Water, broth, sugar free popsicles, strained low fat Soups (which I never had because that just feels like broth). And I had a Protein goal that I needed to hit (70g/day).
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to ABawdyMermaid in What did your pre-op diet consist of?   
    I am currently on my pre-op diet, which consists of five Protein Shakes per day which are specially formulated for the surgery, as well as a small amount of Protein per day and up to 400 to 500 G of select vegetables, no oils. My pre-op diet is for the entire month before the surgery although I hear some people do not have to have any kind of diet whatsoever in comparison. My current weight is somewhere around 420 lb so that may have something to do with it? It also could be that here in Finland they just require a very long pre-op diet, I am not sure.
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    Bypassgirl92 got a reaction from FancyChristine15 in Is this as emotional for you as it is for me?   
    Hi everyone in a couple days on Tuesday December 18th 2018 I will be having gastric bypass surgery. I am quite emotional and scared yet very happy that I am finally taking this step towards my weight-loss Journey. I have been overweight for most of my life and my weight has kept me from living my life and doing a lot of things that I have wanted to do. My obesity peaked after by 21st birthday. Which is when I hit the two hundreds. But as long as I can remember I have never been a skinny child. It is just so emotional for me to finally take the most drastic and gigantic step towards losing weight which is the gastric bypass surgery. A part of me is so happy and so thrilled to start this new chapter of my life. But yet the other part of me is so emotional how do you all feel?
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to TakingABreak in Getting scared   
    Can I ask you what specifically scares you? I can try and ease your fears but it's hard when I don't know what scares you. There is very little risk associated with the surgery itself. If your fear is around whether you can conform to the program afterwards, only *you* know if you are ready. Have you hit your rock bottom with dieting and trying to loose weight the "conventional" way?
    I promise you, my only regret was not doing this sooner!
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    Bypassgirl92 got a reaction from Sigi42 in What did your pre-op diet consist of?   
    Hey everyone I am having my gastric bypass surgery on Tuesday December 18th and I have been on a 2 week Medi Fast shake liquid diet. I know the purpose of all this is to shrink my liver. What kind of diets did you have pre-op? I know I only have 2 days left but I physically can not have another shake. I feel like I am going to throw up. I already lost like 10 pounds on this diet. I would rather have like clear broth my last 2 days these shakes are making me sick 😝😝
    Starting weight- 304
    Current weight-287 🤗
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    Bypassgirl92 got a reaction from AlteredReality in 19 lbs. To go!!!   
    Fantastic results your an inspiration!
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to Unstuck in Is this as emotional for you as it is for me?   
    Hey, my date is the 18th too! We can take this ride together.
    I was nervous and indecisive a month ago. But once I got a date assigned, I sort of surrendered myself to the path I had started. Now I am getting excited. I'm just annoyed that there are things I need to finish up at work. I would rather be here learning and getting inspiration.
    Best of luck to the both of us.
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    Bypassgirl92 got a reaction from Ed_NW in Is this as emotional for you as it is for me?   
    I sometimes wish I had done it sooner so I could of enjoyed my early 20's more. I always felt trapped and insecure. But better late then never right?! I am trying to occupy myself as well since I also am still coping with my liquid diet as well leading up to the surgery. Thank you for your kind words once again and good luck on Monday my prayers will be with you!! 🤗
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    Bypassgirl92 got a reaction from Wanda247 in Is this as emotional for you as it is for me?   
    I hope I feel as good as you do in the post op following days especially once the weight starts coming off. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words I really do need it! 🤗
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to Ed_NW in Is this as emotional for you as it is for me?   
    I go in the day before you and the nerves do ramp up the closer the date gets as with any important life changing event. I'm just trying to occupy my brain with other things so I don't obsess over it. Just remember, you are leaps and bounds above the people that say afterwards "I wish I had done it earlier".
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to Wanda247 in Is this as emotional for you as it is for me?   
    I felt emotional on day 2 while in the hospital but once I came home each day I felt better and better. I was sooooo happy and couldn't believe I had actually went through it. I'm still happy, don't get me wrong I do have frustrated days but I never let it last long and I did it for my health and it has improved drastically and for that reason alone I am happy with emotion. I'm still amazed how losing 41 lbs after surgery 48 total since I started the program could really improve my health so quickly.
    You are going to feel great after it's over and you start healing and losing...It's a win win 👏
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to FancyChristine15 in Is this as emotional for you as it is for me?   
    @Frustr8 that's one thing that you and I don't have in common, I haven't yet experienced any excess emotions after surgery. I'm just so much happier than I was before, because I don't feel like I have to hide, and I don't feel like I'm out of place, no matter where I go. I feel like I fit in the world now. I don't know. This surgery is so strange in that it effects everyone so differently!
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    Bypassgirl92 got a reaction from FancyChristine15 in Is this as emotional for you as it is for me?   
    Hi everyone in a couple days on Tuesday December 18th 2018 I will be having gastric bypass surgery. I am quite emotional and scared yet very happy that I am finally taking this step towards my weight-loss Journey. I have been overweight for most of my life and my weight has kept me from living my life and doing a lot of things that I have wanted to do. My obesity peaked after by 21st birthday. Which is when I hit the two hundreds. But as long as I can remember I have never been a skinny child. It is just so emotional for me to finally take the most drastic and gigantic step towards losing weight which is the gastric bypass surgery. A part of me is so happy and so thrilled to start this new chapter of my life. But yet the other part of me is so emotional how do you all feel?
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    Bypassgirl92 got a reaction from Ed_NW in Pre-op all protein shake diet 2 weeks   
    Thanks and good luck on your surgery Monday wish you all the best!
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    Bypassgirl92 got a reaction from AlteredReality in 19 lbs. To go!!!   
    Fantastic results your an inspiration!
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    Bypassgirl92 reacted to Ed_NW in Pre-op all protein shake diet 2 weeks   
    You'll be fine. I'll have my gastric bypass the day before you. Just get back on track and we will succeed!

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