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March 19th :)

I get my surgery March 19th and I'm extremely nervous! Anyone want to share how to stay calm?

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    • vdub_tx
      vdub_tx

      I'm scared but more excited. I try not to think about what could go wrong because I can't control that. I just have to let it go. I do my best to focus on the good things to come following surgery. I

    • niassy151
      niassy151

      That makes a lot of sense. I had the Essure procedure done in September last year and it was the first time I had been under anesthesia since getting my wisdon teeth out - something like 10 years earl

    • Tina2525
      Tina2525

      I had my surgery here in NY on the 18th it was over before I even knew they started which was awesome! came home 2 days after , slight pain from the gas but not much in my stomach more in my upper s

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    Wow! 8 pounds is so great!! I think I have lost 2. I'm at 218. I weighed 110-120 most of my life. I want to Lise 100 lbs. who knows. Maybe...

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    My total this morning is 10lbs gone :)

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    Good for you! I got so hungry today I had a sandwich WITH bread :/(. I am really really hoping I will not be so hungry after the surgery. I have dropped about 2-3 pounds on the pre diet.

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    I AM SOOOO HAPPY I FOUND THIS APP!!!! I had my surgery March 5th...... (Ash Wednesday). I am so proud of myself.... I had it on Wednesday and was out the following day... Thursday!!!! I threw up Alot!!!!!, Wednesday because of the medicine, but I'll tell you this, I've had 4 C-sections!! This surgery was a WALK IN THE PARK, I WAS AT THE MALL ON FRIDAY, AND WENT TO THE CHEESE CAKE FACTORY AND CASINO ON SUNDAY FOR MY HUSBAND BDAY. (NOOOOOO,I didn't eat anything, I took my shakes with me.) Now, I'm not saying to go out on the town... Bed rest is for a reason. No pain so far, my question for you is... How is your support system????? I don't have one at all!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!!

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    Good for you! I got so hungry today I had a sandwich WITH bread :/(. I am really really hoping I will not be so hungry after the surgery. I have dropped about 2-3 pounds on the pre diet.

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    Good for you! I got so hungry today I had a sandwich WITH bread :/(. I am really really hoping I will not be so hungry after the surgery. I have dropped about 2-3 pounds on the pre diet.

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    I AM SOOOO HAPPY I FOUND THIS APP!!!! I had my surgery March 5th...... (Ash Wednesday). I am so proud of myself.... I had it on Wednesday and was out the following day... Thursday!!!! I threw up Alot!!!!!, Wednesday because of the medicine, but I'll tell you this, I've had 4 C-sections!! This surgery was a WALK IN THE PARK, I WAS AT THE MALL ON FRIDAY, AND WENT TO THE CHEESE CAKE FACTORY AND CASINO ON SUNDAY FOR MY HUSBAND BDAY. (NOOOOOO,I didn't eat anything, I took my shakes with me.) Now, I'm not saying to go out on the town... Bed rest is for a reason. No pain so far, my question for you is... How is your support system????? I don't have one at all!!!! I NEED HELP!!!!!

    Where are you? Oklahoma here

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    Sunshine81

    Glad you are able to get around more than me. I still have pains in stomach area. My surgery was Monday 3/10/14.

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    Are the pains from the incision? I am the 19th and plan to

    Go back in one week. Let us know how you are doing.

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    Are the pains from the incision? I am the 19th and plan to

    Go back in one week. Let us know how you are doing.

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    Yes area of incision, where stomach was pulled out. Per husband dr said it would be sore for 2 wks. ( I don't remember that, but I was out of it). Also have numbness below that same area.

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    If u basically sat all day, would u be able to return to work in one week??

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    It all depends on how you heal. Everyone is different. I wouldn't be able to, but some people do.

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    Just got home today from being sleeved, feeling good.Pain levels are really low and I'm starting the liquid stage for 2-3 weeks. Wish me luck guys! :) I'll keep you all posted

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    Just got home today from being sleeved, feeling good.Pain levels are really low and I'm starting the liquid stage for 2-3 weeks. Wish me luck guys! :) I'll keep you all posted

    Take care. Walk,walk,walk,sip,sip,sip ;)

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