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mickeylumbo    11

mickeylumbo
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First post -took me an hour to get here (lol)

So I have truly been excited about my upcoming surgery (6 days away April 11). It was a long time coming, but suddenly everything fell into place and the countdown is spinning fast. I put on a brave face for everyone and stay posive... especially around anyone that would love to sabotage my decision. However, I'm, I guess anxious. ..maybe a bit afraid. Not sure if its about the few hours before surgery that im scared of (fear of fear...if thats possible) or a fear of all of the life changes ahead. Like eating slowly. Hah! Ive never done that becore. Anyhow... im hoping that this app will help me through this

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butterfly2014    128

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Hi Mickey, welcome!

Trust me we all have mixed emotions with the best decision we have ever made by doing wls.

Nervous

Excited

Anxious

Afraid

Doubts

Happy

Just to name a few lol

Its only normal to have all these feelings. You are making the right decision for a healthier new YOU!

I wish you the best with your wls journey!

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mickeylumbo    11

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Hi Mickey, welcome!

Trust me we all have mixed emotions with the best decision we have ever made by doing wls.

Nervous

Excited

Anxious

Afraid

Doubts

Happy

Just to name a few lol

Its only normal to have all these feelings. You are making the right decision for a healthier new YOU!

I wish you the best with your wls journey!

Oh thank you so much for your reply. Im lying here in bed trying to read each and every post as if its the last taco on earth. I cant sleep. So knowing there are others out there, right now, that understand makes all the difference.

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butterfly2014    128

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I hear ya! Its 5:14am on my side of town lol

This app is awesome, very helpful and everyone is great!

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1Day1Life4Now    882

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Hi Mickey and welcome to the site. We all understand all those feelings and emotions you are going through right now. We did the same thing. I can't speak for all the surgical groups but mine and those of my friends were all wonderful. These surgical groups specialize in the WLS and they understand what the patients are going through so they make the experience as stress free and as calming as they can make it. They can give you something that morning to calm your nerves if you need it but to tell you the truth, the process moves along so quickly there isn't too much time to let the nerves get to you. The pre-op stuff is pretty smooth and once they put in that IV, your start to relax and you're asleep before you know it. It really relaxed me. I was out before I even made it to the operating room. The nursing staff will take excellent care of you and you will be fine. I won't lie, the first 2 weeks post surgery are the pits but its only 2 weeks and we can all deal with that. I'm less than 2 months post surgery but I'm doing great, losing weight, feeling good, exercising, and loving life. You will do great and then think back and wonder why you stressed so much over this. I wish you happiness, healthiness and lots of weight loss. You are a welcome addition to our community where we don't judge, we just offer support and love. I'll be thinking about you on Friday.

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1Day1Life4Now    882

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@Misfitn2014, I'll be thinking about you on Wednesday. Good luck.

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Jenelle    141

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Im on the same boat. Mine is April 10th and last night I couldn't sleep thinking. And I know if it wasn't for the pre-op diet I would be eating like crazy. We will be fine. Keep us updated. Good luck.

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mickeylumbo    11

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I still haven't slept since my original post several hours ago...its been like this for several nights now.

So I got busy and did chores in the middle of the night. I did laundry, cleaned out a closet, and did the dishes. I thought it would keep my mind off food but it didnt. I ate some mixed veggies and diced potatoes. I feel guilty about it. But I also tried to practice eating slowly. I saw on another threaf about an app called "eating slowly" ... I think it will be a useful tool.

Thanks for the support. Is this the same place I post my updates or should I go to a different forum?

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Sleeve4me!    17

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First post -took me an hour to get here (lol)

So I have truly been excited about my upcoming surgery (6 days away April 11). It was a long time coming, but suddenly everything fell into place and the countdown is spinning fast. I put on a brave face for everyone and stay posive... especially around anyone that would love to sabotage my decision. However, I'm, I guess anxious. ..maybe a bit afraid. Not sure if its about the few hours before surgery that im scared of (fear of fear...if thats possible) or a fear of all of the life changes ahead. Like eating slowly. Hah! Ive never done that becore. Anyhow... im hoping that this app will help me through this

I am right there with you glad to see I'm not alone. I am having surgery on the 9th and really just feeling a range of emotion.

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Jenelle    141

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Veggies and diced potatoes yummy. I wish my pre-op had some real food. Mine is all liquids, Protein Shakes, Water, broth and yogurt or cottage cheese. You can post your updates here or go to the post-op forum and start a new topic. Looking forward to reading them. I have not mastered the eating or drinking slowly yet.

I still haven't slept since my original post several hours ago...its been like this for several nights now.

So I got busy and did chores in the middle of the night. I did laundry, cleaned out a closet, and did the dishes. I thought it would keep my mind off food but it didnt. I ate some mixed veggies and diced potatoes. I feel guilty about it. But I also tried to practice eating slowly. I saw on another threaf about an app called "eating slowly" ... I think it will be a useful tool.

Thanks for the support. Is this the same place I post my updates or should I go to a different forum?

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islandgal65    36

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I am having all the same emotions. I am scheduled for Monday @ 2:15 in the afternoon, wish it was earlier in the day do I wouldn't have all morning to think about it.

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mickeylumbo    11

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I am having all the same emotions. I am scheduled for Monday @ 2:15 in the afternoon, wish it was earlier in the day do I wouldn't have all morning to think about it.

How are you sleeping? I have severe insomnia now and cant keep my mind off of going to the hospital.

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islandgal65    36

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I am not sleeping very well, have been up since 5 this morning. I am sure I will be up the same time tomorrow.

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