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brightfaith    187

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I am having gastric bypass surgery tomorrow and am feeling really good about it. Only slightly nervous at the moment, though I’m sure that will changed by morning. I’d definitely appreciate any well wishes!

As of this morning, I weighed 270—down 92 pounds from my first consult with the surgeon in September. Though I at first lamented the 6-month nutrition requirement, I am ultimately so glad to have had this period to prepare. I have made so much progress physically and emotionally since then and feel very ready for the surgery.

I really appreciate all of the support on these forums and feel like I know what to expect in the next few weeks because so many have shared their experiences here. Thank you! And much luck to everyone with surgeries coming up!

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Creekimp13    5,838

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Good luck and best wishes for a safe rapid recovery:)

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brightfaith    187

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Good luck and best wishes for a safe rapid recovery:)


Thank you, Creekimp! I have really appreciated your posts and have been following your recovery and progress. I hope that I do as well as you!


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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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Blessings for a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery!

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Frustr8    7,886

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May tomorrow be only the start off good things in,your life.
Is your avatar a brown or black-eyed Susan ? I saw,it and immediately thought of Pimlico.😝

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brightfaith    187

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May tomorrow be only the start off good things in,your life.
Is your avatar a brown or black-eyed Susan ? I saw,it and immediately thought of Pimlico.[emoji13]


Oh thank you! That is so funny—I live just down the road from Pimlico! Though I have never been to Preakness. But I love the flowers. Good luck to you as well!


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brightfaith    187

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Happy to report that everything went well with surgery! I did struggle a little bit in recovery with low blood pressures and they were concerned I might be bleeding internally, but things perked back up after a few hours and IV fluids. Very little pain fortunately. Walking is very helpful. I’ve started my Fluid challenge and am doing really well getting the fluids down. Need to work on breathing into the spirometer; that has been tougher. All in all I’m feeling very good. Hope everyone else who is having surgery now is feeling the same!


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Frustr8    7,886

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And you lived up to your make,you Faith is indeed Bright and I see sunny days ahead for you. Oh I just,love happy reports after surgery, makes me feel like I can be just the same! Keep walking, keep sipping and get home just as soon as you can!👍😝

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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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That's wonderful! Hope your recovery goes as well as the surgery!

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Happy to report that everything went well with surgery! I did struggle a little bit in recovery with low blood pressures and they were concerned I might be bleeding internally, but things perked back up after a few hours and IV fluids. Very little pain fortunately. Walking is very helpful. I’ve started my Fluid challenge and am doing really well getting the fluids down. Need to work on breathing into the spirometer; that has been tougher. All in all I’m feeling very good. Hope everyone else who is having surgery now is feeling the same!




Welcome to the loser's bench!

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YoBL    80

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Glad your surgery went well! Blessing to you.


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brightfaith    187

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Thank you, everyone! Just waiting to be discharged from the hospital and feeling pretty good!


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