Hello to all, best wishes for everyone. For those who are having surgery in the month of December please join me with updates. We can support each other.

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I'm up and outdoors shopping

I feel great.

Slowly Walk walk walk it makes a big difference.

I am scheduled for 12/14 and it's starting to get real. So glad you're doing so well! Makes me hopeful!

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Hey Julia.

I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Mine is the 14th as well!! Super nervous

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I am extremely nervous! I heard the anesthigiologist (sp?), can give you something for the nerves. Sure hope o get that, otherwise I might not be able to go through with it!

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Not sure if you've already had yours or not. But if not, they will give you something for your nerves once you get your iv. Just ask for it I have extremely horrible anxiety, so you can imagine how I was. They gave me something and I was all giggly and wasn't a bit nervous lol.

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I'm scheduled December 27

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I am on the 27th. R u on a liquid diet? Really hard to find good food to drink.

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Are you doing a clear liquid diet? Only thing I found I liked was sugar free popsicles (the ones of a stick that would melt clear) and chicken broth. Not from a can, though. That was disgusting lol. Find some chicken granules in little baggies or something that you mix in with hot Water. Those are Much better. Good luck!!

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@onereallybigbird. That's awesome news. Get some unflavoured Protein powder and add some to creamed soup and yogurt, even sugar free pudding. It helps get the protein in. If too thick at milk to thin down. People also add it to broth but I can't seem to get that to work it curdled

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Ugh yes I hate that it doesn't mix well in Hot drinks

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I'm the 19th

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What are those cups for?

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I'm up and outdoors shopping

I feel great.

Slowly Walk walk walk it makes a big difference.

I am scheduled for 12/14 and it's starting to get real. So glad you're doing so well! Makes me hopeful!

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Hey Julia.

I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Mine is the 14th as well!! Super nervous

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How is everyone holding up?

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December 14 and can't wait!

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I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

How are my December 14th friends holding up?

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I'm doing great! Never did I expect to feel this well this soon after. I had little gas pain after but for the most part it didn't even feel like I had surgery. Except when I look at my tummy and see the incisions.

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I'm doing great! Never did I expect to feel this well this soon after. I had little gas pain after but for the most part it didn't even feel like I had surgery. Except when I look at my tummy and see the incisions.

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That's great news! I'm still struggling with some acid reflux. Every time I drink anything I have pain and a gurgling sensation. My abs also feel like I pulled a muscle. I'm hoping this will all get better!

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Oh man! Now I am starting to feel the weekness because I can't eat enough. Thank GOD for my sisters!! They are always so loving and encouraging. Thanks Tee and Cookie and my Mom!!

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December 14 and can't wait!

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I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

How are my December 14th friends holding up?

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Hey Julia!

I'm doing fantastic! It's been pretty smooth sailing for me. I've had minimal discomfort and ZERO real pain.

I am eternally thankful to my AWESOME surgeon Dr Benjamin Kim for his cool calming nature and his reassurance because I was having very strong second thoughts the morning before surgery.

Thank God, I went through with the surgery.

I'm feeling so good, now everyone around me is in shock because they thought I would be laying in bed for days dealing with some kind of pain, but instead I was up and out walking around almost immediately.

It was pretty cold here in Los Angeles yesterday so I went for a nice walk in a shopping mall. The funny thing is, in the past I almost hated going into the mall because I was too big to buy clothes and I used to walk too slow and tire quickly, and of course I really disliked people staring at me and my fat body.

However, yesterday at the mall, I was able to walk faster without tiring and I actually enjoyed looking at clothes that I know I will be able to wear in the not so distant future. I may not be exactly where I want to be yet, but I'm definitely well on my way!

Also, as of this morning December 18th I've dropped 10 lbs in the four days since surgery.

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I'm doing great! Never did I expect to feel this well this soon after. I had little gas pain after but for the most part it didn't even feel like I had surgery. Except when I look at my tummy and see the incisions.

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Wow. My experience was exactly like yours. I was so worried and scared of possible post surgery pain, but actually after surgery I simply woke up just a little bit sore, but with no real pain. I initially thought perhaps the surgery hadn't happened.

Since being released from the hospital I've been taking it easy, but I feel great, and I've been out walking quite a bit with no problems, except working hard to get in all the required Protein, so I've got ZERO to complain about.

Also, so far I've lost 10 lbs in four days.

I'm not sure if my experience is typical, but if it is, we should let the rest of the world know that the VSG procedure isn't as scary as it is perceived to be.

For me, so far, it's a real blessing.

Good luck to everyone. We can all do this!

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@@cookie49 you'll be fine --- short term pain long term gain. Good luck

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Thanks you were right

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@onereallybigbird. That's awesome news. Get some unflavoured protein powder and add some to creamed soup and yogurt, even sugar free pudding. It helps get the protein in. If too thick at milk to thin down. People also add it to broth but I can't seem to get that to work it curdled

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If the temperature is 140 degrees or above most will curdle so mixing it in at a lower temp is the key. Good luck

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December 30th

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