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char3672    292

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That's the date Im hoping to get. I work in education so I have some weeks off during summer. That's the day school ends so Im hoping to do it then for maximum recovery time.

I also work in a school, my last day is June 9 and I'm scheduled for the 14th....getting REALLY nervous

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hardwork&dedication    96

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1 minute ago, char3672 said:


I also work in a school, my last day is June 9 and I'm scheduled for the 14th....getting REALLY nervous

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Me too! June/July is right around the corner!

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hardwork&dedication    96

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9 minutes ago, Tattooedlady said:

I was fine until the countdown to the pre op diet (started yesterday)

Its insane I go from excited to terrified every few hours.

I'm worried about the pre op diet too! I think I'm going to be soooo cranky :/

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LeahF    36

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I'm very nervous scared keep trying to find reasons why I shouldn't do it. I am scheduled for may 31st uggh filled with emotions of what ifs

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I am 5 days out from my surgery, and beforehand, I was on that same emotional rollercoaster. But I can tell you, the surgery is actually the easy part. I felt the pre-op liquid diet was the worst so far. After surgery, it is important to concentrate on getting in your liquids and walk, walk, walk. I was given a pain reliever on schedule during my short hospital stay even though I never asked for it. After the hospital, I have not needed anything for pain. My only issue was the gas pains. The thing that helps the most with that is to walk. My only other issue was drinking too much broth and not enough Water the 2 days after surgery. The high salt intake caused me to swell. But that was my fault for not drinking enough water and too much broth. It is normal to be nervous about the unknown. But I will tell you, for me, the surgery and post op has been a breeze compared to the pre-op. Hope this helps. Please contact me with any questions. You've made it this far. You've got this!

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char3672    292

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I am 5 days out from my surgery, and beforehand, I was on that same emotional rollercoaster. But I can tell you, the surgery is actually the easy part. I felt the pre-op liquid diet was the worst so far. After surgery, it is important to concentrate on getting in your liquids and walk, walk, walk. I was given a pain reliever on schedule during my short hospital stay even though I never asked for it. After the hospital, I have not needed anything for pain. My only issue was the gas pains. The thing that helps the most with that is to walk. My only other issue was drinking too much broth and not enough Water the 2 days after surgery. The high salt intake caused me to swell. But that was my fault for not drinking enough water and too much broth. It is normal to be nervous about the unknown. But I will tell you, for me, the surgery and post op has been a breeze compared to the pre-op. Hope this helps. Please contact me with any questions. You've made it this far. You've got this!

Thank you for the encouraging words. I don't have a pre-op liquid diet, just low carb high Protein the week before, so I guess I am lucky there I can't wait until it's over. I am ready for all of the hard work I'm going to need to do after. I am so glad that you are doing well. Keep posting about your journey!
Good luck!

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LeahF    36

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Thank you very much this helps alot..

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I just wanted to add one thing to this fear thread, in case it is helpful. I was so worried about how my new tiny stomach would feel and that I would experience regret and sadness that I couldn't eat more. I am only a few days out from surgery, so I'm sure there will be ups and downs, but so far, I am in love with how my tiny stomach feels. I am not hungry. I crave nothing. Instead of feeling constricting, it feels like freedom.

Anyway, I wanted to share that positive thought in case it helps with your fears going in.




I so hope I feel this way! I'm going in Friday! Eek!


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Tattooedlady    2

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Help?

My surgery is in the 23rd. I wasn't put on a liquid only pre operative diet, and as the days go on I worry that I am Eating too many carbs or fat etc.

In a way I think it would be easier to have stricter guidelines.

What is going to happen if I haven't done the pre op right.

I've had no cigarettes caffeine alcohol very few carbs and sugar. I just hope little is not too much

is my anxiety justified or am I just losing my mind?

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Help?
My surgery is in the 23rd. I wasn't put on a liquid only pre operative diet, and as the days go on I worry that I am Eating too many carbs or fat etc.
In a way I think it would be easier to have stricter guidelines.
What is going to happen if I haven't done the pre op right.
I've had no cigarettes caffeine alcohol very few carbs and sugar. I just hope little is not too much
is my anxiety justified or am I just losing my mind?

It sounds like you've made a lot of healthy choices so far. Track your food and check in with your doctor or nutritionist to confirm​ you are meeting the goals they'd like you to meet. Best of luck!

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4 minutes ago, GrrlAnn said:


It sounds like you've made a lot of healthy choices so far. Track your food and check in with your doctor or nutritionist to confirm you are meeting the goals they'd like you to meet. Best of luck!

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Thank you for writing back.

I've written a food diary, I'm seeing the dietitian tomorrow. Hopefully they will give me the thumbs up I need to stop worrying. I want this so badly, I just want to make sure I don't mess it up.

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