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Hi I previously posted, but have not gotten any responses yet. As I posted YEAH surgery date Nov 08,2017 in FL for a gastric by-pass. Anyone else scheduled for that date? All those going through this journey I send thoughts and blessings to you. I'm one happy woman this is finally here after 6mo of jumping through hoops for insurance. I feel like I've in bariatric college my brain is on overload!

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Congratulations! Im having Sleeve at 8am tomorrow. Dont worry, the time will fly by quickly for you now!

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Congrats on your date ! And no mines is Nov 28 . Hopefully.


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

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Wahooooo! Congrats. I'm so excited for you!!

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Hi I previously posted, but have not gotten any responses yet. As I posted YEAH[emoji3][emoji16][emoji2] surgery date Nov 08,2017 [emoji106][emoji122]in FL for a gastric by-pass. Anyone else scheduled for that date? All those going through this journey I send thoughts and blessings to you. I'm one happy woman this is finally here after 6mo of jumping through hoops for insurance. I feel like I've in bariatric college [emoji68]‍[emoji310]my brain is on overload!


I have a date for November 7th ...congratulations to you ...we made it!


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Congratulations on your date!!!





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I have a date for November 7th ...congratulations to you ...we made it!



November 7th here too. Less than 2 weeks away. Count down begins. Best wishes to you all.

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Hi all! Tomorrow I will receive my surgery date. I’m excited and nervous all at once. I feel prepared in terms of knowledge - but I still have several people who love me very much expressing major concern regarding my decision to do gastric bypass surgery. As we all know, this is our decision – but hearing others who think I’m making a huge mistake – it kind of gets into my head a bit. I’m so glad I found this forum. My new peeps! I will need you greatly as I get ready for surgery!!!


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My surgery date is Nov. 10th. Just trying to get through this liquid preop diet, ugghh

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Hi all! Tomorrow I will receive my surgery date. I’m excited and nervous all at once. I feel prepared in terms of knowledge - but I still have several people who love me very much expressing major concern regarding my decision to do gastric bypass surgery. As we all know, this is our decision – but hearing others who think I’m making a huge mistake – it kind of gets into my head a bit. I’m so glad I found this forum. My new peeps! I will need you greatly as I get ready for surgery!!!





I'm 5 days post op and just wanted to say that you should surround yourself with those who will support you as much as you can.

Lots of people don't understand what the surgery is about, heck, a year ago even I didn't know.
Also if you've never been obese you wouldn't know how it affects every aspect of your life. So you cannot let their opinions affect you.

Best wishes to you

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Thanks for the great advice! I can already see I will have some people very close to me that just don't get it and most definitely don't understand nor support my decision. I got my surgery date on Friday - it's Nov 15! That's so crazy because its only 2 weeks away!

I do have a few questions: The first, how long does it take to recover enough to carry on with life? I am a co-owner of a business and it will be very hard to be away for a long time. My surgery is on a Wednesday, and I'm hoping I can return the next week (just for short periods of time). My work isn't physical, so I don't need to worry about heavy lifting and all of that. The second question is about nutrients. I've read through my binder about 10 times and I've talked with our nutritionist and the surgeon, but I'm still concerned that I will have trouble getting enough calories and Vitamins. Even at the weight I am right now (253), I have a pretty small capacity for food. I'm a grazer, not a binge-er. I'm one of those people that doesn't eat Breakfast or lunch, then I have dinner and snack through the evening on high carb foods (or dairy, my fav). I take meds for a hypo-thyroid and my metabolism is totally shot. This is mainly how I've gained and stayed at this weight. My question - do any of you have a hard time getting in your calories and is it hard to be creative with your meal choices - making sure to get in your Protein, etc.? And, did you lose hair? How much weight did you lose per month? I've heard many people say they lose most of their weight in the first 6 months? That's a lot of weight! Lastly, what about extra skin? Has that been an issue?

Thanks so much for listening to my ramble! I'm so glad to have this platform and I'm especially excited about meeting and making new friends that 'get' this process :)

Cathy

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wanted to say congrats on your date!!!!

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Congrats to all! My date is Nov 15 and I'm excited, scared, apprehensive and you name it - all at once. I'm excited about meeting many of you - hearing your story - and having the opportunity to walk with you through this journey. I've learned quickly that many of the peeps who love me very much, simply don't understand what this is all about and it's been a struggle for some. I believe this forum will be a great place to let it all out!!

For those of you who've already been through the process, can you tell me how long you needed to be off work? I co-own a business and I know I'll be anxious to get back. My job can be very sedendary if I want it to be, so that part isn't an issue. I'm hoping to go back, at least part-time, within a week. Is there a lot of pain after the surgery?

Thanks everyone!

Cathy

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