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April 18!

Originally scheduled for May 4, someone cancelled and I got lucky. It's only been a month or so since my seminar and things moved really quick for me! I'm in Southern Ca

Congrats! Things moved much faster than I expected too. They were able to count the weigh-in at my December physical as my first of 4 weight checks. They had estimated a June surgery, but staying on top of things and working through the checklist quickly got me a surgery date 3 months after the intro class. I think I would have over-thought everything if I'd had too much longer. Or gained an extra 20lbs via food funerals haha.

Noticed your name... two pugs? We have two Boston Terriers. Looks like crazyboxermom might be a fan of flat-faced dogs too?

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Zoumommy    61

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I'm having RNY in Monday 4/18/16

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crazyboxermom    12

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Yeah I think they are different post op. My surgery was Thursday. Everything went well and I came home yesterday. I am very sore but doing well. I lost 13.5 lbs on liver shrink but was only on it for a week. I haven't had any desire to eat at all which has been good but today I did get all my Protein in - 3 Unjury shakes. I just have to take it all really slow. Good luck on your surgery, keep me posted!! It's not easy but it will all be worth it!!

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Yeah I think they are different post op. My surgery was Thursday. Everything went well and I came home yesterday. I am very sore but doing well. I lost 13.5 lbs on liver shrink but was only on it for a week. I haven't had any desire to eat at all which has been good but today I did get all my Protein in - 3 Unjury shakes. I just have to take it all really slow. Good luck on your surgery, keep me posted!! It's not easy but it will all be worth it!!

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So glad you checked back in! How was your hospital experience?? Really eager to keep up with your progress. My surgery is a week from tomorrow, with one more week left to go on the liver shrink. I'm down 8lbs so far, and I'm happy to never see those lbs again!

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Hospital experience was ok. Had a couple nurses that had attitudes but they were the exception. Mostly everyone was really sweet. The surgery nurse and the anesthesiologist were amazing. It was tough getting up and around because of the pain but it gets a little better everyday. The first night they got me up to sit in a chair in the room and the next day I was walking the halls. Surgeon came in a couple times to touch base and to answer any questions. One of the dietitians came by also with instructions on what to do after you go home. Main focus right now is moving around and getting 60 grams of Protein. They will send you home with pain meds, nausea meds and an antacid prescription to ward off ulcers. They will bring you broth and Jello but I had zero appetite and still don't. What a change but it has been nice. You will do wonderfully. The liver shrink is worth it. Even all the liquids the day before surgery wasn't as hard as I thought. I drank a lot of apple juice that day.

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Hospital experience was ok. Had a couple nurses that had attitudes but they were the exception. Mostly everyone was really sweet. The surgery nurse and the anesthesiologist were amazing. It was tough getting up and around because of the pain but it gets a little better everyday. The first night they got me up to sit in a chair in the room and the next day I was walking the halls. Surgeon came in a couple times to touch base and to answer any questions. One of the dietitians came by also with instructions on what to do after you go home. Main focus right now is moving around and getting 60 grams of Protein. They will send you home with pain meds, nausea meds and an antacid prescription to ward off ulcers. They will bring you broth and Jello but I had zero appetite and still don't. What a change but it has been nice. You will do wonderfully. The liver shrink is worth it. Even all the liquids the day before surgery wasn't as hard as I thought. I drank a lot of apple juice that day.

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This made me feel so much better!! Thank you so much for the info. I'm excited to keep up with you and see how everything goes. One week from today, I should hopefully be waking up from anesthesia. I have to arrive at 6am and am 2nd on the roster for the morning. Did they say how long surgery takes? This isn't my first surgery rodeo but it is my first WLS and first at this hospital. Really happy to hear your experience was ok!

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Surgery took about an hour but you also have to add in time for them to get you back there and get you to sleep. I think it took a couple hours total. I was the only one on Dr. weaver's schedule that day so yours could go faster. Mine was done at 12:30. You spend about an hour in recovery after surgery

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About a million times so far. Especially after losing 8lbs this first week on my liver shrink diet. Sitting here thinking "Now... I can do this on my own, and at this pace, I could hit my goal weight without surgery." Then I remember every single failed attempt from the past, and my hormonal issues that have contributed to the weight gain, and all of the other factors. Then I un-second-guess myself. I'm nervous, but mostly that surgery goes okay and I come home safely to my family. Everything after that is something I know I'll acclimate to in time. This is all for a healthier me for my family, so that's what I always come back around to.

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claddagh66    132

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Love following each of you. So nice to hear everyone's stories. So glad for each of you that have had great surgery stories and very anxious to hear from all of us still waiting. I too will be next week. Tuesday is my day! A week from tomorrow!!! I start my liquid diet tomorrow! Not looking forward to that at all. Congrats and Good Luck!

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Thank you!! Feel the same way. I have lost and gained 100 pounds three times. I've lost 35 pounds on the liver shrinking diet and also said to myself, wow, why don't I just stay on this? But then quickly realized that I have been able to demonstrate successful weight loss it is the sustaining in maintaining that I completely suck at. At 57, I feel I have to do something that is permanent.

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Hey all you April peeps how would you like to become Facebook friends where we could message each other and get to know each other better. I don't discuss this directly on fb tho. But messenger is a nice fast way to chat. Anyone interested?

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