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you're doing great..weight don't go on overnight and it don't come off overnight either. Stick to the program, remember "you got this"

Trust me the weight will start coming off and the energy level will increase. ONCE YOU recognize the true benefits of having the surgery for yourself and how it's going to improve your mental and physical being. All the side chatter won't mean a thing. Stay focus and strong...remember you got this.

You already starting helping her by joining this site....now you both just ask what you want to know. We are family and will try to help you by sharing our stories.. Best part of being an member is learning from others who have already "Loser's". Welcome aboard

Welcome to losers club...first couple days after surgery are hardest, remember you just had most of your stomach removed. It does get better believe us, we all been there. But please be careful with medication.. remember its only a temporary tool to help get you through the surgery... "You got this"

To everyone I would say "don't compare your situation to others". Weight lose is easier for some then for others. You have to decide what's best for you and this might mean stepping out on your own. Just remember that when it's all said and done what best for YOUR physical and mental health should be your decision. Most of us on here have either questioned ourselves or had others question our choice for bariatric surgery. And I believe a lot of us have gone through with the procedure and is satisfied with it. Knowledge is the key to understanding what you don't know. So research until you feel you have the knowledge you need to make a informed decision. This might be what you want right now, but let the decision be yours.....

looking good.. stay strong... you got this

For gas pains.. get up and walk as soon as you're able.. As for packing for hospital lesson learn for me don't forget chapstick.

We all been where you are now. There is always fear going into something new, but after a while the new become the norm. You're doing something to better yourself and that should be the focus. It might seems like you doing the along , but you got this whole bariatricpal family now to lean on for support..... remember "You got this".

Tomorrow is the start of a new and better beginning... you got this

Lot of educational stuff online about bariatric surgeries, YouTube has some great videos describing the surgeries step by step. Maybe you can watch one together or perhaps take him with you to next doctor visit and he can ask questions to the surgeon and staff

As for the Endoscopy the hospital should be prepare for all possible situations. most are i am assuming. Ask the questions who , what , where and how until you're comfortable with the procedure. By even concerning the surgery you have taken some control of your life, don't stop now. ask questions ....good luck

"you got this "

As you can see lots of different opinions... my opinion ask your doctor

I've discovered one the main things I had to learn during this process was listening to my body. It will tell you "go or don't go","exercise or rest", "eat or don't eat anymore", "drink now or wait".

Exercise or not...just saying from my POV.

"You got this"

My medical team told me it was very important to have my CPAP available right after the surgery is completed. They take very good care of you during the procedure itself, but if you have sleep apnea you really should have your machine there during the recovery. Your body is going to be healing itself and last thing you're going to need is to be waking up all night , which is what happen with sleep apnea.... just saying

"You Got This "

We all been there waiting to hear those magical words, "you been approved for surgery".. You not alone and the "good decision" you made to start this lifestyle change, will one day become the "best decision " you ever made. Be patient and remember "You Got This".

Thrift stores have cheap prices for good clothes and as you lose more weight you can just donate the clothes back to store. Then I guess once your weight settles you can go and pay full price for your wardrobe. Just a thought and what I'm doing....

If my two cents is worth anything, I would say definitely continue with the therapy. Then maybe try writing your non-scale victories (NSV) in a notebook. Maybe as you see the list of NSV's increase it will help you recognize the benefits of the surgery from the health and lifestyle aspect.

" Keep the faith, for this too shall pass"

10 hours ago, CelfLove said:

Hello everyone! So i am less than 24 hours away from my surgery and i woke up twice last night full of anxiety and excitement. This is been a lifetime in the making of taking full control of my health. It hasnt been an easy journey ive had people ask me if im sure about my decision, ive heard horror stories and actually been accused of taking the easy way out. Which i think is stupid the easy way would have been Lipo and this is completely different! I cant wait until this part is over and the real journey begins❤ Best wishes and dont quit!

congrats.. and you are part of this family now. Do you......, We got you and you got this.

you get a second chance to start over tomorrow, trust me it's well worth it.

sip sip sip .... it gets better

We all been there and had to be reminded that this race is a marathon not a sprint... pace yourself and sip,,sip,,sip

3 hours ago, allwet said:

forgiveness starts within - forgive but don't forget.

hope you have a better day going forward.

when you have a quiet moment see if you can find the reason you "lost my dam mind". was it an event or some other external pressure. You may not find the reason but at least look back and see if the trigger is there.

wishing you well

I agree with Allwet..if you find what triggered your binge, you can learn a how to avoid having a repeat " losing of your damn mind.. lol😁

All seriousness it's ok to slip,, but never ok to quit. Start over tomorrow,, you got this

It they won't support you, we will.

If they try and pass judgment, we won't.

If they won't tell you, we will....YOU GOT THIS !!!!

I found this online, printed it off and placed it somewhere I would see it everyday.

On ‎6‎/‎6‎/‎2019 at 11:37 PM, MaraJoyce said:

I had surgery Monday but remember nothing of it. Not going in only waking in a hospital bad and pained. Other than that pain i feel as though nothing has changed. Am I doing something wrong

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I had surgery Wednesday 5 June and I any experiencing the same things, Doing my doctors check before discharge, I asked him if something was wrong because I wasn't in pain. He said no, everyone surgery procedure in different, Just take your blessing and continue on your journey.

06/06/2019 10:17 PM, Batty2000 said:

Tomorrow is the big day for me. We'll see how much sleep I get tonight. LOL Ready for my next chapter.

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One last thing you’re going to need that chapstick.. lesson learned . 

Update: everything went well today, was actually up and walking the halls about two hours after getting in my room. Don’t get me wrong the pain  can be real. Especially the gas pain, but you know who told me what do when that happens? My WLC family here, so I got my butt up and started walking . It worked. Thank from the  bottom of my heart...   good night

8 minutes ago, Sandra Nuelken said:

Good luck on your upcoming surgery, you got this and you can do this.

Thank you....