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Hi ladies and gents, I've finally wrapped up all of my testing aside from some pre op blood work. And I'm so freaking excited!

I'm posting this because I see a lot of y'all have been there done that, so what kind of insider tips/tricks can you guys pass down to me? Thanks for all of your guys' help and I can't wait to join you on the other side! {35 days and counting!}

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Hi ladies and gents, I've finally wrapped up all of my testing aside from some pre op blood work. And I'm so freaking excited!

I'm posting this because I see a lot of y'all have been there done that, so what kind of insider tips/tricks can you guys pass down to me? Thanks for all of your guys' help and I can't wait to join you on the other side! {35 days and counting!}

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A lot of the tips you need will come from your surgeon and the nurses. But, I will say this... You will probably have gas pains (you will feel them in your back, neck, and/or shoulder. If the Hydrocodone doesn't take the edge off while you're in the hospital, then request dilaudid. It will help. Good luck! :D

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My surgery is September 26 too!! ???? I obviously can't give you any tips about the actual surgery, but my surgery was rescheduled twice because of low Iron so if you have any questions about the preadmission testing and stuff like that let me know!

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Hi ladies and gents, I've finally wrapped up all of my testing aside from some pre op blood work. And I'm so freaking excited!

I'm posting this because I see a lot of y'all have been there done that, so what kind of insider tips/tricks can you guys pass down to me? Thanks for all of your guys' help and I can't wait to join you on the other side! {35 days and counting!}

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A lot of the tips you need will come from your surgeon and the nurses. But, I will say this... You will probably have gas pains (you will feel them in your back, neck, and/or shoulder. If the Hydrocodone doesn't take the edge off while you're in the hospital, then request dilaudid. It will help. Good luck! :D

All I keep hearing is that activity is key so I'm just going to plan to walk as much as they'll let me immediately haha

Getting sleeved 9/26/16

Sw:325

Current:308

Goal:170

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Where are you having surgery!

My surgery will be done at Virtua in Nj

Getting sleeved 9/26/16

Sw:325

Current:308

Goal:170

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Lots of 9/26'ers here! So is mine! Good luck everyone!!!

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Preop liquid diet starts on Monday....good luck all, can't wait to see how we all do after surgery!!!

Getting sleeved 9/26/16

Sw:325

Current:308

Goal:170

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