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Tomorrow is the big day, what I've waited 3 years for....why am I so emotional and nervous??

Packing my suitcase and it hits me....it's real....the first part of this journey is over....the hard work starts tomorrow...and I realize I am ready....

Good luck April Sleevers....our journey is just beginning...long, healthy lives ahead!!

Good luck! You'll do great!

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Thank you 'Brandnewme'. Love that title!!

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Where are you having your surg? What Dr ?

Good luck with the preop diet! :)

Dr. Schmitt with Alabama weight loss Surgery in Birmingham AL will be doing my surgery.

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Went to preoperative class yesterday. No preoperative diet, thanks goodness. Surgery next week

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April 20th and this liquid dieting sucks!!!

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April 13th, can't wait!

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Well, my sleeve is scheduled for April 16....one week from today. As I sit here eating my chips, I am slowly and painfully saying goodbye to them. I don't know what all I can eat later, I'm still not up to par on my research and diet control, but I do know that for a few weeks or whatever it will be liquids, then pureed then soft, etc. No chips. :( Is that sad??? That I am sad I won't get these yummy foods that I love? Well....on the opposite spectrum, I am all about excited to have a healthier body. I want to fit places that have been a struggle to fit, and I want to move around and be able to walk without pain. Here's my joy! I am excited about getting better!!! :) I'm also getting scared as the day approaches. I have pre-op tomorrow. Wish me well! And I hope all of you are doing great as well!!!

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Hi all. Just an update I was sleeved on the 8th of april. Not the smoothest operation, I had a bleed after and had to go back into surgery. I have been very grogy for 2 days although feeling alot better this morning. I have not been able to get out of bed yet due to blood pressure but feeling alot better today ????

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April 20th and this liquid dieting sucks!!!

hang in there, mine is for two weeks, im on day 4 and I have lost 10.5lbs, so I'm not complaining, lol.

Yea, I am on day 4 as well lost 6 pounds. Brings my total preop loss to 53.8 pounds.

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Hi all. Just an update I was sleeved on the 8th of april. Not the smoothest operation, I had a bleed after and had to go back into surgery. I have been very grogy for 2 days although feeling alot better this morning. I have not been able to get out of bed yet due to blood pressure but feeling alot better today

Oh no how did they know you had a bleed? Hope you are feeling better soon. Sending prayers for quick healing.

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April 20th here and I start my pre op liquid diet tomorrow. Today has been a horrible day for me: sick, headache and kids driving me nuts! Hoping tomorrow is better!

Hope you are felling better, I am recovering from bronchitis. Feeling much better today. Glad they didn't postpone my surgery due to it. Feel better!!,

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Hi all. Just an update I was sleeved on the 8th of april. Not the smoothest operation, I had a bleed after and had to go back into surgery. I have been very grogy for 2 days although feeling alot better this morning. I have not been able to get out of bed yet due to blood pressure but feeling alot better today

So sorry to hear this hope you are feeling better soon just try and do what your surgeon tells you and keep dreaming of how good you will feel after you are out of the hospital and losing weight :)

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Had my surgery this morning and all went well....not in serious pain as I feared....drugged and drained at the moment.....hahahaha

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      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
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      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

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      1. NickelChip

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