In 12 sweet, short hours, I will finally be in the OR! My journey began in June of 2015 and there were a few times where I honestly couldn't foresee myself making it to this point. Especially when the 2 week preop diet began. But here I am!

I do have a few concerns such as anesthesia, the pain afterwards, etc. As a 27 year old adult, I've been blessed by not having any surgeries or physically painful experiences. I just don't know what to expect but it's nothing that is causing any anxiety at this point.

So, to all of the newbies who are just initiating this process, keep your head up and fight for your health. Follow the instructions of your surgeons and utilize this forum. There are a lot of wise folks on BP who have a ton to offer. Even if it's not always something you want to hear

Now....to my final question: WHO IS SAVING ME A SEAT ON THE LOSER'S BENCH???

See you on the other side!

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Yaah! We are here to read how it goes. Sometimes waiting is harder than being done with the surgery....

Best of luck and keep posting! You are on the good side now and wonderful things are about to happen to your life!

Unlike the alternative, which was a disaster it appears from your dr.

Day 3: the pain is pretty intense. More than I was expecting. I know part of it is gas but the other is linked to my incisions and the rearrangement of my organs. Lol. It feels like I did a ridiculous ab workout. I was up at 4 am in some severe pain and I think I may have drank a little too much too fast. I got to experience sliming for the first time. Ick....

I go in for a follow up today and may potentially receive an IV of fluids just as a precaution. I'm able to get my fluids in rather easily so far.

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I am very relieved for you.

You are going to be a model patient as you have been all along. You will reap every possible benefit from taking this action to improve your health.

Very, very scary to consider what may have been had you not.............

Proud of ya !

You also strike me as someone who's gonna push themselves really hard. Please take time to recover and heal properly first, though !!!! Very happy for you.

Well done and congrats on being on the other side of things now.

Each day of your life will now be more healthy than the last.