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I'm always one to think "it happens to other people, not me." Sooner or later it will be in one context or another. I thought that when I bought a motorcycle in August. I thought, "I'm smarter than those people who wreck their bikes." I guess my number finally came up when I got cut off by some out-of-stater on my commute home who wasn't looking where he was going. I went down and fortunately only suffered a broken shoulder and elbow.

On the up side, my number isn't likely to come up again soon so surgery here I come! :P

Sab - If you feel you're the one, maybe play the lotto? :D :wacko: :blink:

I always think it'll happen to someone else, too. I'm invinceable, aren't I? LOL Yeah, not so much. I've ridden motorcycles my whole life. Always said there are two types of riders, those that have dropped and/or wrecked their bikes and those that will! After 40 years of riding, my number was up! I was hit twice from behind on my bike in 2012, six months apart.

Same thing with this surgery. When I turned 40, I knew it was time. I had never been a dieter or even more than a little concerned about my weight. At 40, I just knew it was time to correct things and I'm so very glad that I did! It has been an amazing journey! Not a perfect journey, but I wouldn't change a thing!

I'm happy you are okay after your accident and I applaud your attitude and that you are moving in a positive direction with your health! Good luck on your surgery and let us know how things go!

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Lol u made me

Smile I think I'll be grand, I just hope I'm not underestimating it, I haven't been great on my pre op diet

Yes, think positive! Everyone is different, but I got approved on a Monday afternoon and had surgery early Thursday, less than 72 hours later with zero pre-op diet and my liver was "gorgeous", my doc said! So I will hope that you have the same success in that your liver is in great shape and your surgery goes incredibly well!

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No, I tried to make the best of the time I had, but I didn't go all liquid except for maybe the last 24-30 hours prior to surgery, and that's just to be sure my system was clear. I doubt that had much beneficial effect on my liver.

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Awh Thank u x x I know the minute I wake up I'll be delighted that I did it :) are you done??

Don't get discouraged if not. Took me couple of days to be excited bout my decision. I'm sure suegery will go great for u. Just think positive and if ur a praying person prayb u will be fine. Good luck.

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Sabredy12 and Quenny,

First congratulations to you both on your upcoming surgery. I too thought something would happen to me. I told my surgeon the first time I met him that if anything weird was going to happen I would be the patient. I also knew that if I didn't have the surgery that the ultimate end would be death because of being overweight but before that happened I could have a lot of other thing happen like stroke, poor quality of life. I also knew that my surgeon was very qualified and helped develop some of the procedures that are used today in laparoscopic surgery. I had faith in his skills. With any type of surgery there are risks. I was nervous going into the operating room because I had never had this surgery and was worried about pain afterwards. It turns out I was worried for nothing. I had no pain from CO2 used during surgery, I had some pain which was totally controlled by my pain medication. I had surgery on a Friday and stopped pain med by Monday. I was a band to sleeve revision in one procedure. I had so much energy the next week went walking every day and even saw other doctors with whom I had previously scheduled appointments. They were all amazed at how well I was up and moving around.

Do what your doctor asks of you before surgery to help increase your chances of no complications, and follow their post-op diet instructions also. Don't try to rush foods before they say you can have them.

Good luck and hope to hear your stories after surgery.

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i knew that if i did not have the surgery i did, i would (die).

i had the sugery to save my life..

i know your scared but think of where you will be this time next year?

and you will be here, encouraging other people also..

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I had also heard that what they make you drink for your leak test tasted terrible. I did not have barium but it was a clear yellow liquid. I had myself prepared for so much pain and yucky tasting stuff and it was not bad. I think what I imagined was much worse that what actually happened. I was pleasantly surprised.

Good luck to you and Quenny.

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You do realize that statistically you have a greater chance of dying during the car ride to the hospital, right?

I prepared for the worst before my surgery. Made sure "my affairs" were in order, my family knew about my insurances, etc. I was convinced that I would have every complication I had read about. None of it came to pass. I had no pain, no vomiting, no nausea, no complications. It's been 6 months since my surgery, I am down 60 lbs, and I feel fantastic!

Good luck on your journey. It's going to be amazing!

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I feel ya. I think those of us with young children are the most afraid. I am very anxious too!

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