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I JUST TURNED 24 ON THE 31ST I WEIGHT 375 I'm 5'3 I LIVE IN CHICAGO IM JUST REALLY SCARED AN NERVOUS I WOULD REALLY LIKE SOME SUPPORT TIPS ANY ADVISE FOR THE NEW JOUNEY IM PREPARING MYSELF TO TAKE

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Your first week will be hard ,u will say why did I do this the gas pains will be hell but just walk walk and walk it will help so much ,after u get past that first week it gets better and better each week ,just try to sip sip sip as much Water as u can and I do mean sip your new tummy going to take some getting use to ,IM 4weeks out and IM better then last week so just know it do gets better ,and we r here to support u anytime keep in touch

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Hi, congratz on your upcoming surgery! It is normal to feel nervous before the surgery. Make sure that you are prepare for the full liquid diet by trying out different brands of Protein to find the one that you can tolerate. Also, expect some pain and swollen abdomen for the first week. Most importantly you need to follow your doctor's orders. You might not sleep much on your bed for the first week, but try a recliner or extra pillows on your back.

Good luck and keep us posted of your progress.

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I am 8 days out and the best thing I can let you know about is to drink your fluids at room temperature so it doesn't cause spasms. I had them because I didn't know about it. Good luck and best wishes on your new journey.

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I'm almost a year out remember how you feel the first few weeks will be hard but it truly get better everyday I do it again in a second just take it one day at a time good luck

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