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Hello guys, just registered on here, I was unsure weather I should as I did not know if it was just a USA site as I am from the Uk

Anyway I am 5 days away from having my surgery, I have it done on

16th Jan 2017. X

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Hello guys, just registered on here, I was unsure weather I should as I did not know if it was just a USA site as I am from the Uk

Anyway I am 5 days away from having my surgery,

16th Jan 2017. X

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Oh I need yo find the UK thread! Where abouts are you getting your surgery?

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There are definitely people from all around the world on these forums, so welcome!

And here's the link to the UK sub-forum: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/403-united-kingdom-uk-local-gastric-sleeve-support/

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Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I recommend you do three things.

1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.
2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.
3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

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Hello guys, just registered on here, I was unsure weather I should as I did not know if it was just a USA site as I am from the Uk

Anyway I am 5 days away from having my surgery, I have it done on

16th Jan 2017. X

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Welcome! You must be so excited. I am for you! Mine is in February. I know all will go well and look forward to hearing from you! Enjoy your new beginning????

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Hello guys, just registered on here, I was unsure weather I should as I did not know if it was just a USA site as I am from the Uk

Anyway I am 5 days away from having my surgery, I have it done on

16th Jan 2017. X

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

This use be the place to be because you've reached all the way to Chicago, Illinois keep posting we need stories to learn from everyone.

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Welcome and the best of luck on your upcoming surgery! Hoping that all goes well and by this time next week you will be starting a whole new life!

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Congratulations and Welcome! WLS is universal and so is any page on this site. We are all in this together!

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