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limase63    39

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Hi all. I literally just had surgery. Went in 4 1/2 hours ago. I'm up, walking around, doing that spirometer w no coughing. No problems. Knock wood! I imagine the diladid (sp) helps, but still in all...it's NOT a nightmare. I did lose 25 pounds this summer on my own and exercised a fair amount. I'm sure that also helps. Tmr I could be writhing in pain w complications galore, but for now I feel fine. Don't let the horror stories scare you. Make sure your surgeon and program is a Center of Excellence. Mine is. HW 279. SW 245. Goal weight ????? I honestly don't know. Good luck to all of you. If you're contemplating but scared, as NIKE says...just do it is my recommendation.

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gina171    626

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Rock star!!! Keep walking and sipping (if you're allowed to)!

Which surgery did you have?

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Mudgy6    88

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Glad to hear that e everything went well. Good luck

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WW0747    23

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Congratulations. Glad surgery went well.

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limase63    39

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So glad everything is going well. I hope I have a similar experience on 9/28. Congrats!

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If you can, get some exercise in between now and then that help your abdomen. Also increase Protein by as much as you can. I truly believe those things helped me. I kayaked a lot this summer and used a cheap rowing machine from Walmart. Also I used powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein and pbfit and Torani sugar free syrups. Good luck to you. I don't regret it at all, and I was terrified going in to it.

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bia1nca1    38

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Good advice...I am very active and had been working out with a personal trainer, walking, running plus I do all the yard work for our property. I purchased the sample kit for unjury and use Torani sugar feel flavors for my morning coffee. I'm glad you are having a good experience.

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limase63    39

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Good advice...I am very active and had been working out with a personal trainer, walking, running plus I do all the yard work for our property. I purchased the sample kit for unjury and use Torani sugar feel flavors for my morning coffee. I'm glad you are having a good experience.

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You will be fine post op then. Don't let the pain get ahead of you. I mean, I'm sure it's different for everyone, but since mine was done via laproscopic method it is really not that bad. Don't be scared! I was so scared for two days I almost called it off. Changing eating habits before surgery helps a lot too. Good luck to you. Lmk how it goes.

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bia1nca1    38

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I've had 3 laprscopic surgeries and bounce back really quickly and with very little pain. My hope is that this surgery won't be much worse. I have a high pain tolerance so not too worried but cautiously optimistic.

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bellalulu    87

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Happy for you and I'm sure the rest will be easy breezy. Well kind of. Anyway. I thank you so much for your post because I'm going in on Sept 12th and need to hear your great news. My only issue is the anxiety I get when I'm on those OR tables and they put that mask over your face to breath. I have to ask for I.V to put me out instead of that dumb mask. Did you have that gas mask?

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Hi all. I literally just had surgery. Went in 4 1/2 hours ago. I'm up, walking around, doing that spirometer w no coughing. No problems. Knock wood! I imagine the diladid (sp) helps, but still in all...it's NOT a nightmare. I did lose 25 pounds this summer on my own and exercised a fair amount. I'm sure that also helps. Tmr I could be writhing in pain w complications galore, but for now I feel fine. Don't let the horror stories scare you. Make sure your surgeon and program is a Center of Excellence. Mine is. HW 279. SW 245. Goal weight ????? I honestly don't know. Good luck to all of you. If you're contemplating but scared, as NIKE says...just do it is my recommendation.

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Congratulations! Glad everything is going well for you. My surgery date is September 12 and I'm watching these posts to see how everyone is doing. Take care, stay hydrated, and best of luck to you!

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bellalulu    87

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Hi all. I literally just had surgery. Went in 4 1/2 hours ago. I'm up, walking around, doing that spirometer w no coughing. No problems. Knock wood! I imagine the diladid (sp) helps, but still in all...it's NOT a nightmare. I did lose 25 pounds this summer on my own and exercised a fair amount. I'm sure that also helps. Tmr I could be writhing in pain w complications galore, but for now I feel fine. Don't let the horror stories scare you. Make sure your surgeon and program is a Center of Excellence. Mine is. HW 279. SW 245. Goal weight ????? I honestly don't know. Good luck to all of you. If you're contemplating but scared, as NIKE says...just do it is my recommendation.

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Congratulations! Glad everything is going well for you. My surgery date is September 12 and I'm watching these posts to see how everyone is doing. Take care, stay hydrated, and best of luck to you!

@@TeeJay

Im going in too on Sept 12th. Hope you do well and hope I see you on here after so we can chat. Good luck and speedy recovery to you.

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