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Starting Liquids Monday

KayKay20

By KayKay20, in Fitness & Exercise

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KayKay20    13

KayKay20
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Hi everyone I'm starting my liquids this Monday the 23rd & surgery date is August 6th. I'm so excited & scared out of my mind at the same time. Is this normal? Also, I have been having doubts thinking of canceling. I don't know if it's just my nerves or what. I keep saying to myself what if I don't wake up. What if i can't handle the pain (going thru the recovery process & everything)? But i do want to be healthy. My husband says either way he will still love me, no matter if i decide to go through with it or not. What's going on with me? I was so really for this in April....

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Star1221    270

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This is perfectly normal. I think everyone who is about to have any kind of surgery, whether elective or necessary, has this feeling. It's a big deal. You would be crazy not to be at least a little nervous. Weird thing for me is I had a calm that came over me. I knew it was right as I was laying there waiting to go back. I was confident in my surgeon. That's the most important part. He's never lost anyone. Only had 1 leak in the 3000 surgeries he's done, and that was in the first 10 he did. He has his method down pat. So breath, relax and know that it's not going to be easy, but it's going to be worth it. Good luck on surgery and can't wait to have you on the loser's bench.

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Slenderella    153

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I'm starting my liquids Monday too, we can be buddies!!! I'm scheduled for surgery Aug. 1, and don't have to start liquids until the 25th, but I figured what's 2 more days. I'm just ready to get the show on the road so the butterflies in my tummy will go away.

I think it's only right that we have second thoughts. This is a major lifestyle change and it's going to take a lot of determination and hard work to be successful, but FINALLY we will have success because the sleeve won't let us down. I have had 8 surgeries in my 44 years, so I'm feeling pretty good that I will wake up. ;) The best thing we can do when that fear creeps in is get busy and get distracted!! Fortunately, we are in the process of selling our house and moving...we close 8 days after surgery...so I have lots of things to do with my nervous energy.

We are going to be fine and successful. We can do this!! Sending you great big hugs.

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KayKay20    13

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2 Slenderella yes, we can be buddies!!! I hope the butterflies in my tummy will go away, too it seems as thou it won't. Good-luck to you on your day. 5 days before mine (. Please keep me posted?

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Ramona1019    5

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Hi everyone I'm starting my liquids this Monday the 23rd & surgery date is August 6th. I'm so excited & scared out of my mind at the same time. Is this normal? Also' date=' I have been having doubts thinking of canceling. I don't know if it's just my nerves or what. I keep saying to myself what if I don't wake up. What if i can't handle the pain (going thru the recovery process & everything)? But i do want to be healthy. My husband says either way he will still love me, no matter if i decide to go through with it or not. What's going on with me? I was so really for this in April....[/quote']

I am scheduled for aug 6 too! I am excited, and nervous too! I had a six month prep for surgery, ugh! Tomorrow I go for my before pics . Maybe doing something like that might get you through and more motivated. Think before you cancel. I have been reading the success stories and have tried to toyed focused on my personal goals.!!! Good luck on your decision.

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Ramona1019    5

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I am scheduled for aug 6 too! I am excited' date=' and nervous too! I had a six month prep for surgery, ugh! Tomorrow I go for my before pics . Maybe doing something like that might get you through and more motivated. Think before you cancel. I have been reading the success stories and have tried to toyed focused on my personal goals.!!! Good luck on your decision.[/quote']

Sp:stay focused

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thinnatater    36

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I was actually approved almost two years ago and got a sore throat and took it as a "sign" that I should hold off. Well guess what?!? In those two years I packed on 30 lbs and have regretted not doing it back then. I am now going trough the process for insurance approval etc ... Fingers crossed as I NEED this :)

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thinnatater    36

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Ps ... Hang in there it will be worth it!!

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Slenderella    153

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KayKay, how did you do today?

I'm doing pretty good. I have a tiny headache and I'm a little sleepy, but otherwise good. I got hungry a few times, but drinking Water or broth seemed to satisfy me. One day down, right?

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KayKay20    13

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To Slenderella I'm doing ok right now. How did you do today on your 2nd day?

I got hungry a few times as well. Drinking Water or broth satisfied me too. Two days down.

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KayKay20    13

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I'm on my 9th day of my liquid diet before surgery.... & it kills me to say I cheated.

I cheated three times :(

I cheated the 3rd day

I cheated the 4th day

& the 5th day, but not since then. I pray I didn't jeopardize my surgery. & my husband is sitting directly in front of me eating a grill chicken sandwich with BBQ Sauce that's smells oh so yummy :P:)

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