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MrsRyan2Be    13

MrsRyan2Be
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I'm on day two and feeling pretty great! I still can't believe it. So here's the rundown of how everything went:

I got to the surgery center at 6:15, they took me back at around 6:30. They had a few issues getting my iv in. Apparently I have tiny and very branchy veins. Who knew?! That was NO fun. Also, make sure you're really hydrated beforehand. I looked at the clock as the were wheeling me back at 7:21. I was out at 9:45.

Last thing I remember is they were ace-bandaging my arms and I had to take deep breaths into the mask. Next thing I knew, I was in recovery and my fiancé was there! Hooray! I was pretty nauseous and sore. They gave me more phenergen for my nausea. About a half an hour later my love was helping me get dressed. I slept all the way home. Lol. I have two tiny incisions. Also, my doctor told me my liver looked perfect!! I'm so relieved. I admittedly cheated a couple of times on the liquid diet. Nothing huge or high carb or fatty, but I was still concerned.

I slept as soon as I came home and only had one popsicle all day. I'm just not hungry. I won't lie, it's been really tough to move around so far. Just a super tight and tender feeling. I also had a really sore throat from the breathing tube. Getting much better as the hours pass. I've been drinking my Protein shakes so I get my nutrients. Thanks to everyone for your support! Couldn't be doing this without ya'll!! Even with being pretty uncomfortable, I wouldn't have changed a thing! Im so excited for the future!!!

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LessLee    119

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I am getting nervous for Friday. It helps to read success stories! Thanks for sharing.

I hope you recover quickly! Congrats!

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Congrats and welcome to the other side.

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MrsRyan2Be    13

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Thanks!! Im so happy to be on "the other side" lol. Just try to relax. You'll be just fine!! Believe me, I was nearly having panic attacks!!

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This really helps my nerves!! I am scheduled for the 26th.

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ladies congrats to all of u

i'm waiting for my insurance approval

i can wait to share the new journey of my life

God Bless u all

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Cwalband    215

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How exciting! I love reading these because they give me a heads up. Surgery is in a few weeks and I CAN'T wait! I'm still nervous about the tube in the throat.. It just gives me anxiety thinking about it.. I'm not sure its the tube and not other things! Glad everything went smoothly for you! Best Wishes! xx

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dlkumes    42

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Congrats and your post is reassuring. I get banded on the 24th. Today I bought my Popsicles and drink mix. Getting nervous and excited. Thank goodness I have to work the weekend to keep me sane

I am getting banded on the 24th too. Good luck! I am nervous and excited too.

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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