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Yes, they give you these surgical wipes at preop to wipe down your body the night before & morning of surgery. If you shave they burn like crazy. I made that mistake before.

I was feeling the same, my surgery was 4/12. Turns out I was dehydrated with a very low potassium. Went to the ER & ended up staying the night. No fun but I am feeling better. Trying to stay hydrated & eat more. I wasn’t eating as much as I should of.

I’m off 6 weeks per my surgeon, I may ask for a few more additional weeks, has been a hard transition.

I’ve had 2 I’m about a week out from surgery.

On 04/19/2019 at 18:12, RoseKay91 said:

I'm sorry you are feeling down 😕

But remember that the surgery is changing your life for the better and it's permanent.. Whether for health or for self-confidence. I am 3 days post-op VSG. My surgery was on April 16th. For me, I was depressed before the surgery because I am pre-diabetic and this surgery was and is going to save my life. So I just wanted it done so my worries would go away.

You are awesome and brave to have done this and even though it definitely is not the easy way out as some people might think it is, it is definitely worth it. Just think of the future and try to be active (That also helps me brighten up my day, even though I can only take regular paced walks at the moment).

Good luck 🌸

7 days post op vsg, 15 pounds down. Started at 245.

San Diego, CA

Feeling pretty depressed these days. I’m in my first week out since surgery. Drop some words of encouragement !! Thanks

I named mine keke. She’s small, cute & feisty at times. Overall she’s been a trooper tho.

Congrats. Have a safe and healthy pregnancy.

@briswife15 omg... that’s what it feels like, some sort of spasm. Ok, noted. Will try warm rather than cold & hold off on the lemonade crystal light.

@Briswife15 broth, ice Water, crystal light

Post op day 2. Fluids are giving me major indigestion. It hurts so bad. Any thoughts

@gradycat I was surprised also. But smooth sailing so far.

@shanshan thank you so much. I’m so excited.

So I had my sleeve done yesterday!!! Feeling ok today. Much better than expected. Nothing by mouth yet. Feeling thirsty, slight nausea. But feeling blessed to be up and moving around.

Thank you for posting. My surgery date is tomorrow. I’m nervous and reading your story made me go “ok, I can do this” . Keep killing those goals!

To each it’s own honestly. I tell ppl about my upcoming surgery. I feel like some people are nosey and some people really are looking for the courage to start their own journey. I am not ashamed whatsoever. This decision takes courage and it isn’t easy. If I can help someone else struggling with their weight I’m all for it. If they just want to be in my business be my guest. Either way I’m healthy & fabulous.

My insurance required me to do a
6 month class before moving forward with surgery. I finished January 16th, I saw the surgeon February 19th for consult, and my surgery was scheduled that same week for April 12th. Roughly 3 months.

April 12th
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Height 5’3
Starting weight 245
Goal weight 140-150, per my BMI 130 but I thinks that’s too skinny for my taste.

April 12th

Oops meant 2019 lol

Yup! My surgery is 4/12/18 !