Here we go. I'm scared!

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Mines is the same day.

Hi you two...thats my surgery date as well. @piemonade...what are you scared of?

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Hi you two...thats my surgery date as well. @piemonade...what are you scared of?

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Pain, mostly! I have had five children, and am a tough lady, but I'm definitely worried that this will be unlike anything I've ever felt before! Also, just nervous about the length of recovery time.

Since I posted, I started my pre surgery diet with the goal of shrinking my liver. I have a hernia that needs repairing as well. My last pre op visit is Wednesday (the day after tomorrow) and I'm the kind of person who gets less nervous with more information. Once I know all my times and copay and such, I hope I'll be less scared.

More than anything though, I'm scared of living the rest of my shortened life in an obese body! So I'm also excited to finally make the leap. It's been a long road and I'm ready to get started on the new life.

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We are in the same boat then. I also have a hernia that needs to be repaired. The doctors think it is the culprit causing my acid reflux, so hopefully repairing will eliminate that issue completely *fingers crossed*.

Excitement trumps the nervousness, so lets continue to be excited! Change is coming

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I'm also on the board for the 25th.. finally! Less than a week to go. I wish all you ladies the best experience and a smooth, speedy recovery!

Nice to know you're not alone on that day.

Don't sweat it....pain is nothing compared to childbirth.....nothing.

As for the recovery...i think, most of the time needed off is for the mental adjustment.

I'm not going to say I wasn't nervous, because I was....but after going through it, I was surprised with the whole process.

Only real uncomfortable issue I had was constipation.

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It's almost time so it's 4 of us on the same day?

Got the call this morning my arrival time is 11 am.. it's getting so real! I'm soo ready...

Cool! I still dont have the time...just the date. Where is everyone located? Im in Jersey City, but still consider myslef a New Yorker!

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I'm sitting in the waiting room for my final pre-op appointment right now! I hope I get my time. Right now I also just have the date.

I'm in the suburbs of Houston.

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Woo whooo Piemonade! Keep us posted.

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Cool! I still dont have the time...just the date. Where is everyone located? Im in Jersey City, but still consider myslef a New Yorker!

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I'm from southeast MI, South of Detroit.

Hi guys! Nancy K from SF Bay Area going in on the 25th sometime after 11:00! Can't wait, am scared, am hopeful, and know that I'm doing the best possible thing for myself...Good luck all!

Everyone doing ok?

The pain from incisions isn't too bad... kind of like a bad sunburn. What's bothering me at the moment is gas pain and nausea. Walking helped me start burping, but it's still there.

I'm having thoughts that I shouldn't have done this! It's silly because it's not like I can go back and change my mind now, but I'm feeling overwhelmed.

I don't want to eat, but I think that's normal.

I'm doing really well as far as the medical team is concerned, and I get to go home today. I think I'll be able to sleep better there.

How are you all?

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Everyone doing ok?

The pain from incisions isn't too bad... kind of like a bad sunburn. What's bothering me at the moment is gas pain and nausea. Walking helped me start burping, but it's still there.

I'm having thoughts that I shouldn't have done this! It's silly because it's not like I can go back and change my mind now, but I'm feeling overwhelmed.

I don't want to eat, but I think that's normal.

I'm doing really well as far as the medical team is concerned, and I get to go home today. I think I'll be able to sleep better there.

How are you all?

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Hello! Brenda, here.

I'm doing really well, yesterday evening I was already saying this is the best decision I've ever made for myself. Very little nausea and pain, very little gas..

It will get better every day and I'm sure you're going to be glad you made it through it, it will be so worth it all in the end! I'll be going home later today as well, no place like home!

I've had several laproscopic surgeries so I think that may have prepared me for this experience. I hope you feel better soon physically and about your decision. ????☄ ???? bless you