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Day 9 Post Op

Michelle Cicerello
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Michelle Cicerello    6

Michelle Cicerello
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Well, Yesterday I felt like I had zero energy, and I just couldnt do anything, I didnt really feel good, didnt feel like getting in everything I needed to and just felt icky.

I was having more aches and pains on my body and from reading I thinks its because the fat is moving and making my body hurt. I had started my period 3 days post op when It wasnt time, and I am STILL bleeding - I didnt walk yesterday like I should have and was really starting to be hard on myself when I stopped and thought, No, my body has been through alot and if I have a bad day here and there, thats ok -

I went to sleep last need pretty early and did get a good nights sleep and Now here I am day 9 post op -

I feel much better then I did yesterday, so thats a plus, and I am getting more Water in this morning then I think I did all day yesterday -

I am soo wanting to get tp the mushy food stage so bad, I cannot wait to have refried Beans with cheese - lol its amazing how the little things in life we start looking forward to.

Heres to having much better days ahead and getting all of our energy back

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ybnormal    21

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Your post made me smile. It is the little things in life and sometimes being brought back down to basics is a great eye opener. I'm so hoping that today is a great day for you and you're not so weak. It's so hard going through major surgery but I have to tell you, when I first started reading your posts I thought you were so brave to go through this. I have no clue as to why, but I just felt like even though you were scared and nervous, you really did the "chin up and march forward!" thing. You totally rock! Keep on moving forward, one day at a time and slowly...I just know you're going to do great!

xoxo Renee`

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Michelle Cicerello    6

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Awww thank you Renee - This has been the hardest, but most rewarding thing I have EVER decided to do for myself - There have been days when I thought, What was I thinking, but everyday when I see the weight coming off, I know it was the right decision, and hey, everything worth having is worth working for right?

I really appreciate your compliment, sometimes thats all it takes to make you realize that you have the strength to move forward! Thank you so much for that! HUGS!!!!!!

You just made my day :)

Your post made me smile. It is the little things in life and sometimes being brought back down to basics is a great eye opener. I'm so hoping that today is a great day for you and you're not so weak. It's so hard going through major surgery but I have to tell you, when I first started reading your posts I thought you were so brave to go through this. I have no clue as to why, but I just felt like even though you were scared and nervous, you really did the "chin up and march forward!" thing. You totally rock! Keep on moving forward, one day at a time and slowly...I just know you're going to do great!

xoxo Renee`

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ybnormal    21

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I totally hear you about the hardest thing. It's not an easy decision to mutilate your body by having part of a major organ removed and anyone that says they didn't have second thoughts or fears is a liar lol It's scary, it's emotional, it's painful and ok well it's scary (notice I put that in there twice? LOL). I look at it as being one of those speed bumps in life that I just have to get over and yep, it'll be hard and it's gonna hurt but I'll be better for it in the long run.

You're doing amazingly well!!

xoxo Renee`

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samantha209    19

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before you know it this will all be a distant memory...its funny just yesterday I was thinking wow only 2 weeks ago, I still had pain...now i have none. I feel 100% better. I can drink almost normal again..not quite, but MUCH better.

you will make it through. NO WORRIES :D

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Michelle Cicerello    6

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Thank you for that, I am so looking forward to the day that I will not have ANY pain - Getting feedback from people who have already done this is so helpful

Keep your chin up, your weight loss will pick up again :)

I really dont know what I would do if I didnt have this forum to come to everyday - this is what helps me and keeps me on track!

I love you guys :)

before you know it this will all be a distant memory...its funny just yesterday I was thinking wow only 2 weeks ago, I still had pain...now i have none. I feel 100% better. I can drink almost normal again..not quite, but MUCH better.

you will make it through. NO WORRIES :D

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MrsPositive    5

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I have mine next week Michelle...and I feel like I'm going through what you are!!! Lol! Pre op diet....emotions gone wild. Some days I don't want to do anything...go to bed early. Haha... At least you are past the surgery and on your way!!! Think of all those depressing fat days that are behind you!! I do keep reminding myself that every poound lost THIS time...is gone forever. The relief of not battling the fat game is so HUGE for me. Anyway, I agree with Renee. You are a warrior!!! You are inspiring and leading us!! Thank you for your honesty as always...and we are all pulling for you!! Hugs Joan

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Michelle Cicerello    6

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Joan -

Aww you guys are making me cry - I am glad I am able to help you. I do not for one minute regret doing this, I am very excited for the outcome- even though there have been some rough spots in the road, I have had amazing things happen as well,

I had high blood pressure before surgery and had to take medicine for it, I am now off of my blood pressure medicine and that feels amazing, I have also had great wegiht loss so far, and THAT is amazing - so even though I have had rough times, the good times FAR outweigh the bad -

Keep up the good work, the preop diet does seem daunting at times, but it is so worth the prize at the end :)

I have mine next week Michelle...and I feel like I'm going through what you are!!! Lol! Pre op diet....emotions gone wild. Some days I don't want to do anything...go to bed early. Haha... At least you are past the surgery and on your way!!! Think of all those depressing fat days that are behind you!! I do keep reminding myself that every poound lost THIS time...is gone forever. The relief of not battling the fat game is so HUGE for me. Anyway, I agree with Renee. You are a warrior!!! You are inspiring and leading us!! Thank you for your honesty as always...and we are all pulling for you!! Hugs Joan

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ybnormal    21

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I'm lucky, I only have to low carb it for 10 days, which I'm doing now. I was just telling Samantha I'm SO SCARED! so you guys give me hope when I'm going crazy with fear lol

Renee`

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Michelle Cicerello    6

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Awww I totally understand the being scared, I was too - but after the surgery was over, it wasnt nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be - You are doing great, and will do wonderful post op as well -

Being scared is normal, if you wernt, you wouldnt be normal.. lol

I am so excited for you and your surgery - how exciting :)

I'm lucky, I only have to low carb it for 10 days, which I'm doing now. I was just telling Samantha I'm SO SCARED! so you guys give me hope when I'm going crazy with fear lol

Renee`

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