Concern about surgery

[Dub 9,922]

Thanks @@blizair09

The time between now and your surgery will pass quickly and you'll be healed up afterwards really fast, too. The weeks before and after are considered by most to be the "worst" part. I quoted worst because it's not that bad....just the boring liquid diet. Keep in mine that this is just a phase.....initially to shrink your liver pre-op....and then to allow your stomach to heal post-op.

You will feel normal again in a few weeks afterwards.

It's a new normal, though. A normal where you can't wait to step up on a scale and where you laugh at how your clothes are becoming baggy almost overnight. It is an awesome time and one that you'll laugh at. Be prepared to begin feeling better....about life in general.....really soon.

[buckkiller 1]

I'm waiting on my date, but Oct is the month. Good luck!!!

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[bpowell16 31]

Gmatiredofpain thank you and I will

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[Alex Brecher 10,498]

@4ukay,

Unless you are in severe pain and/or there is something wrong, you will be sent home long before your surgery wounds have healed completely…which means there is potential for pain. Some patients get lucky and do not have much pain. Others have more pain. Most surgeons are quite willing to prescribe pain medications.

You can try to help yourself out by losing as much weight as you can before surgery. Also, you can get into the habit of walking if your doctor allows it. Walking can be a really good way not only to make yourself a little healthier before surgery so recovery is easier, but also to help manage pain after surgery, even in the hospital or right when you get home.

I know it’s hard, but try not to worry about it. Whatever happens with the pain, you will get through it.

[SuzyMQ 11]

Having my surgery Oct 27 in TJ

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[ready4sleeve 15]

I'm having surgery on October 6th . I'm nervous.?trying to do all the research that I can.

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[lelewatson 51]

I'm having surgery on October 6th . I'm nervous.?trying to do all the research that I can.

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Me too! My surgery is September 20th nervous as hell!

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