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February 6th is my date! 25yr F looking for support!

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I have my date! It's approved!! I'm so scared. And pretty much alone in this. I wish I had someone to just... to chat with. I have no one to count on.. I'm on my own for this journey.

Anyway.. if anyone wants to just chat! I'm 25, Female, weigh 320lbs.

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    Hello everyone! I'd love to support/be supported. My surgery date is 1/23, doing preop diet now, and everyday I get closer I get more nervous about it!

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    I was so nervous. It will get easier. I got all the books I could and looked at all the before and after pictures I could to show myself why I was getting the surgery done besides all my health problems.

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    Hello everyone! I'd love to support/be supported. My surgery date is 1/23, doing preop diet now, and everyday I get closer I get more nervous about it!

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I was so nervous. It will get easier. I got all the books I could and looked at all the before and after pictures I could to show myself why I was getting the surgery done besides all my health problems.

    Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

    Yeah I love looking at the before and after pictures, definitely gives me motivation, and I'm not so much nervous of the procedure as I am about pain, and life after. Eating isn't a problem, but just actually losing the weight, I've pretty much always been overweight/obese my whole life, so it's a little scary to actually have something like WLS and have it work long term and get more than 30lbs off lol. At the same time its really exciting, guess it's a roller coaster of emotions lol

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    Hello everyone! I'd love to support/be supported. My surgery date is 1/23, doing preop diet now, and everyday I get closer I get more nervous about it!

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I was so nervous. It will get easier. I got all the books I could and looked at all the before and after pictures I could to show myself why I was getting the surgery done besides all my health problems.

    Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

    Yeah I love looking at the before and after pictures, definitely gives me motivation, and I'm not so much nervous of the procedure as I am about pain, and life after. Eating isn't a problem, but just actually losing the weight, I've pretty much always been overweight/obese my whole life, so it's a little scary to actually have something like WLS and have it work long term and get more than 30lbs off lol. At the same time its really exciting, guess it's a roller coaster of emotions lol

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I was pretty slender most of my life till I got into high school and after. That's when I started gaining weight. In high school I was 120lbs if I was lucky. So I am excited for later. I didn't have a problem with the pain at all, but I have a VERY high pain tolerance. They had me hooked up to fentonal but I didn't use it at all. I only used toradol for the swelling. And when I was discharged I didn't use anything. When I had my c section almost 6 years ago the only thing I used was ibuprofen was for swelling and that was it. So I am not sure how your pain tolerance is. But hopefully it is easy for you. I was only in the hospital for 1 night. went home the next day after surgery.

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    You will be fine. 39 M and just had my surgery 6 days ago. You will start to get nervous and will start to question your decision. I started my research Jan 2016. I started at 490 and lost a considerable amount of weight by my surgery date. I started making life chages early. My cousin wide and a few coworkers did the surgery. At the day of my surgery I was 421. Now I'm 409. The 2 week liquid Diet is a monster. But, you keep your focus. It was worth it. The after surgery recovery is REAL. I used Bariatric Advantage shakes. Stay focused of the life you know you are going to have. My suggestion is used a food tracker app to help in the mental prep and keep your calories under 1800. You will learn how to space meals and Snacks all day. Fast food are calorie dense so avoid them. Go luck & stay focused.

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    Hey everyone, my surgery is February 20th. Would also love to support and receive support as well!

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    I am here for anyone and everyone. How are you feeling about your surgery?

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    For the most part I am ready! I have some nerves as the days go by but I am excited about the newness of it all. I have a little countdown ticker on my phone! I am preparing myself for my month long pre op diet starting next week and am continue getting myself mentally ready for this life changing journey.

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    Hello everyone! I'd love to support/be supported. My surgery date is 1/23, doing preop diet now, and everyday I get closer I get more nervous about it!

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I was so nervous. It will get easier. I got all the books I could and looked at all the before and after pictures I could to show myself why I was getting the surgery done besides all my health problems.

    Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

    Yeah I love looking at the before and after pictures, definitely gives me motivation, and I'm not so much nervous of the procedure as I am about pain, and life after. Eating isn't a problem, but just actually losing the weight, I've pretty much always been overweight/obese my whole life, so it's a little scary to actually have something like WLS and have it work long term and get more than 30lbs off lol. At the same time its really exciting, guess it's a roller coaster of emotions lol

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I was pretty slender most of my life till I got into high school and after. That's when I started gaining weight. In high school I was 120lbs if I was lucky. So I am excited for later. I didn't have a problem with the pain at all, but I have a VERY high pain tolerance. They had me hooked up to fentonal but I didn't use it at all. I only used toradol for the swelling. And when I was discharged I didn't use anything. When I had my c section almost 6 years ago the only thing I used was ibuprofen was for swelling and that was it. So I am not sure how your pain tolerance is. But hopefully it is easy for you. I was only in the hospital for 1 night. went home the next day after surgery.

    Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

    Yeah I have a moderately high tolerance for pain, I guess it's just the unknown of how it's going to feel is what gets to me, but hopefully I won't be on meds after the hospital stay guess we'll see. Thanks for the support!:)

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    Hello everyone! I'd love to support/be supported. My surgery date is 1/23, doing preop diet now, and everyday I get closer I get more nervous about it!

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I was so nervous. It will get easier. I got all the books I could and looked at all the before and after pictures I could to show myself why I was getting the surgery done besides all my health problems.

    Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

    Yeah I love looking at the before and after pictures, definitely gives me motivation, and I'm not so much nervous of the procedure as I am about pain, and life after. Eating isn't a problem, but just actually losing the weight, I've pretty much always been overweight/obese my whole life, so it's a little scary to actually have something like WLS and have it work long term and get more than 30lbs off lol. At the same time its really exciting, guess it's a roller coaster of emotions lol

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I was pretty slender most of my life till I got into high school and after. That's when I started gaining weight. In high school I was 120lbs if I was lucky. So I am excited for later. I didn't have a problem with the pain at all, but I have a VERY high pain tolerance. They had me hooked up to fentonal but I didn't use it at all. I only used toradol for the swelling. And when I was discharged I didn't use anything. When I had my c section almost 6 years ago the only thing I used was ibuprofen was for swelling and that was it. So I am not sure how your pain tolerance is. But hopefully it is easy for you. I was only in the hospital for 1 night. went home the next day after surgery.

    Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

    Yeah I have a moderately high tolerance for pain, I guess it's just the unknown of how it's going to feel is what gets to me, but hopefully I won't be on meds after the hospital stay guess we'll see. Thanks for the support!:)

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    Is that by choice or is that what the surgeon told you? They sent me home with liquid percocet.

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    I'm being sleeved on February 8, I would like to chat with anyone having surgery this month. Any extra support would be great, my hubby really doesn't think I need to have the surgery. I had lapband in 2011 and it has failed for me to correct my diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. My starting weight is under the 35 BMI, but insurance approved me. My son is getting married in June of this year and I really want to look young and stunning, not to mention thinner and healthier. I am 49 years young. Feel free to contact me would love to chat. Good luck everyone!

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    Hey! My sx date is Feb.8th & my feelings are all over the place! How are you feeling?

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    Mine is Jan 31 and stated the liquid diet today. Feel anxious and last night me adult daughter said I'm over thinking it. It's just the step to a new way of life. So I know how your feeling. I got approved quickly because I'm self pay so it has come quickly which is scary. I will do it though!

    ????sonkat5355????

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    Hey! My sx date is Feb.8th & my feelings are all over the place! How are you feeling?

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    Scared!! And so confused. So much information.. I haven't even started buying anything as far as shakes.
    Go get prepared, I did last month. I bought shakes, pudding, Jello, Popsicles, Bariatric Soup, crystal light, Protein powder. Ifelt relieved to have it and start liquid today. Preparation is key. I still need to buy Gas X and Colace stool softener for after surgery. Go buy today or asap!

    ????sonkat5355????

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    Hello everyone! I'd love to support/be supported. My surgery date is 1/23, doing preop diet now, and everyday I get closer I get more nervous about it!

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I was so nervous. It will get easier. I got all the books I could and looked at all the before and after pictures I could to show myself why I was getting the surgery done besides all my health problems.

    Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

    Yeah I love looking at the before and after pictures, definitely gives me motivation, and I'm not so much nervous of the procedure as I am about pain, and life after. Eating isn't a problem, but just actually losing the weight, I've pretty much always been overweight/obese my whole life, so it's a little scary to actually have something like WLS and have it work long term and get more than 30lbs off lol. At the same time its really exciting, guess it's a roller coaster of emotions lol

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    I was pretty slender most of my life till I got into high school and after. That's when I started gaining weight. In high school I was 120lbs if I was lucky. So I am excited for later. I didn't have a problem with the pain at all, but I have a VERY high pain tolerance. They had me hooked up to fentonal but I didn't use it at all. I only used toradol for the swelling. And when I was discharged I didn't use anything. When I had my c section almost 6 years ago the only thing I used was ibuprofen was for swelling and that was it. So I am not sure how your pain tolerance is. But hopefully it is easy for you. I was only in the hospital for 1 night. went home the next day after surgery.

    Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

    Yeah I have a moderately high tolerance for pain, I guess it's just the unknown of how it's going to feel is what gets to me, but hopefully I won't be on meds after the hospital stay guess we'll see. Thanks for the support!:)

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    Is that by choice or is that what the surgeon told you? They sent me home with liquid percocet.

    Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

    They're going to send me home with pain meds, but I'm just hoping I won't need to take them that long

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