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March Surgery!

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AHHH! I just found out today that my surgery date is March 16th. 3 weeks from tomorrow.

It all seems so fast. I just started this process with an all day appointment at Mayo Clinic in November, and the time has FLOWN by.

I had my last visit with the psychologist on Friday and she signed off/discharged me then. I got the call from the surgical scheduler today and, I'm not even going to lie, started freaking out a little (okay, a lot).

Anyone else with March dates? My birthday is March 10th, so I can't think of a better way to usher in 33 than a new me.

I'm starting to get more nervous, but I keep telling myself that it's all for the better.

One preop visit, one lab visit, one bypass diet visit and then surgery. I don't know if anyone else has gone to Mayo Clinic, but they do not mess around. I've had to keep a significant food log (with pre and post-meal feelings) since November, had to cut out any alcohol and most caffeine and had to significantly increase exercise in order to be discharged.

Sorry, I'm kinda freaking out here. All of the forums here have been a massive help thus far, and I hope to post/contribute more as I go through the process.

WHEEE!

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Happy thoughts and best of luck to those having surgery today. You will do great. Thanks to all those that lend their experiences and tips to those of us who are yet to come

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Happy thoughts and best of luck to those having surgery today. You will do great. Thanks to all those that lend their experiences and tips to those of us who are yet to come

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Omg why did my phone send so many messages!? Ok this app needs an update ASAP!!

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@@Donegirl4life - thinking of you today! Best of luck!

@@Titaniumsleeved2014 - mine is Wednesday, as well! Soft foods/protein shakes today and Clear liquids tomorrow. I should've taken today and tomorrow off of work, because I'm positively useless with nervousness/excitement.

@@Donegirl4life - thinking of you today! Best of luck!

@@Titaniumsleeved2014 - mine is Wednesday, as well! Soft foods/protein shakes today and clear liquids tomorrow. I should've taken today and tomorrow off of work, because I'm positively useless with nervousness/excitement.

I did take off today and tomorrow I'm barely functioning I'm so nervous...

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Praying for you...... One week from today will be my turn . I don't know how to feel my emotions are all over the place.

Thanks! Praying and sending positive energy to you. It's natural to have varying feelings. Be gentle with yourself. We are all here for you.

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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Thanks! All went well. Having really bad tube pain. It may be gas. The nurses will get me up to walk pretty soon.

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Happy thoughts and best of luck to those having surgery today. You will do great. Thanks to all those that lend their experiences and tips to those of us who are yet to come

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Happy thoughts and best of luck to those having surgery today. You will do great. Thanks to all those that lend their experiences and tips to those of us who are yet to come

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Thanks! I will have helpful tips soon. A bit loopy from meds at the moment.....

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@@Donegirl4life - thinking of you today! Best of luck!

@@Titaniumsleeved2014 - mine is Wednesday, as well! Soft foods/protein shakes today and clear liquids tomorrow. I should've taken today and tomorrow off of work, because I'm positively useless with nervousness/excitement.

Thanks doll!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! All went well. Having really bad tube pain. It may be gas. The nurses will get me up to walk pretty soon.

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Yes mama it's the worst! But it'll pass in a few hours???? hang in there

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! All went well. Having really bad tube pain. It may be gas. The nurses will get me up to walk pretty soon.

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Yes mama it's the worst! But it'll pass in a few hours???? hang in there

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! All went well. Having really bad tube pain. It may be gas. The nurses will get me up to walk pretty soon.

Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Yes mama it's the worst! But it'll pass in a few hours???? hang in there

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

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@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Donegirl4life

My prayers and love sent to you???? you'll do fabulous!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks! All went well. Having really bad tube pain. It may be gas. The nurses will get me up to walk pretty soon.

Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Yes mama it's the worst! But it'll pass in a few hours???? hang in there

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Thanks, chica! The pain is beginning to dissipate. I started to walk around. It definitely helped having the binder on. I'm ready to go home now!

A few tips:

- follow directions!

- trust your body

- it's okay to ask for pain medicine, you do not get brownie points for taking pain. It only raises your blood pressure

- do not try to overdo it!

- walking helps with the gas pain

- it's okay to hit the nurse button when you feel anything out of sorts, you are not bothering them

- allow people to help you

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@@Donegirl4life Congrats! And I'm glad you're doing well.

When you are feeling up to it, any details you care to share, I'm anxious to know given you're at the same hospital with the same doctor where I will be this Monday.

Check-in, pre-surgery, recovery, getting to your room, liquids, how you're feeling, etc, etc. Anything you care to share would be much appreciated! Thank you.

This is my seventh post op day. I'm feeling pretty good - not much pain at all. However, the one thing that IS a pain is trying to get all the liquids in! The nurse from the hospital called to check up on me and said if I get at least one 20-ounce bottle of the Isopure in a day that's pretty good. Anyone else having issues getting their fluids?

BTW - congrats to those that just had their surgery. I knew it would go well!

This is my seventh post op day. I'm feeling pretty good - not much pain at all. However, the one thing that IS a pain is trying to get all the liquids in! The nurse from the hospital called to check up on me and said if I get at least one 20-ounce bottle of the Isopure in a day that's pretty good. Anyone else having issues getting their fluids?

BTW - congrats to those that just had their surgery. I knew it would go well!

1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down.

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This is my seventh post op day. I'm feeling pretty good - not much pain at all. However, the one thing that IS a pain is trying to get all the liquids in! The nurse from the hospital called to check up on me and said if I get at least one 20-ounce bottle of the Isopure in a day that's pretty good. Anyone else having issues getting their fluids?

BTW - congrats to those that just had their surgery. I knew it would go well!

1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down.

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The very first sip I took from the little cup was a bit more than I should have tried. I threw it up. I know what I did wrong and it hasn't happened again! just pace yourself. By the time I finished ONE item on my breakfast tray - the lunch tray arrived! Hang in there girl!

Purplej, Long Island

This is my seventh post op day. I'm feeling pretty good - not much pain at all. However, the one thing that IS a pain is trying to get all the liquids in! The nurse from the hospital called to check up on me and said if I get at least one 20-ounce bottle of the Isopure in a day that's pretty good. Anyone else having issues getting their fluids?

BTW - congrats to those that just had their surgery. I knew it would go well!

1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down.

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The very first sip I took from the little cup was a bit more than I should have tried. I threw it up. I know what I did wrong and it hasn't happened again! just pace yourself. By the time I finished ONE item on my breakfast tray - the lunch tray arrived! Hang in there girl!

Purplej, Long Island

This is my seventh post op day. I'm feeling pretty good - not much pain at all. However, the one thing that IS a pain is trying to get all the liquids in! The nurse from the hospital called to check up on me and said if I get at least one 20-ounce bottle of the Isopure in a day that's pretty good. Anyone else having issues getting their fluids?

BTW - congrats to those that just had their surgery. I knew it would go well!

1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down.

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The very first sip I took from the little cup was a bit more than I should have tried. I threw it up. I know what I did wrong and it hasn't happened again! just pace yourself. By the time I finished ONE item on my Breakfast tray - the lunch tray arrived! Hang in there girl!

Purplej, Long Island

This is my seventh post op day. I'm feeling pretty good - not much pain at all. However, the one thing that IS a pain is trying to get all the liquids in! The nurse from the hospital called to check up on me and said if I get at least one 20-ounce bottle of the Isopure in a day that's pretty good. Anyone else having issues getting their fluids?

BTW - congrats to those that just had their surgery. I knew it would go well!

1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down.

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The very first sip I took from the little cup was a bit more than I should have tried. I threw it up. I know what I did wrong and it hasn't happened again! just pace yourself. By the time I finished ONE item on my breakfast tray - the lunch tray arrived! Hang in there girl!

Purplej, Long Island

Will do. I do not like being this full! No nausea, just a feeling of being overfed. I will take it real slow.

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