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Going in for my pre op this week. Talking with surgeon and last meeting with nutritionist prior to the 10/15 big day. Hoping for the best results for everyone getting ready for their October surgeries. Nervous, excited, my two big worries are Hair loss and dehydration. Love reading others experiences. Hoping it helps me be better prepared. 🙂

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Pre-Op testing tomorrow morning. Not worried about the tests, but it’s sobering knowing this is actually happening in 10 more days. Anyone else second guessing their decision? I’m ready, but can’t help doubting at this point. Hope that feeling goes away soon.

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2 hours ago, CrankyMagpie said:

I can't believe it's October tomorrow!

Good luck, @aapb79Gmail.com, @chicagogirl74, @chuckwalsh, @clara1900, @cw19147, @irishgal21, @JennieJuniper, @momofmjbm, @Red Alicia, @Yare_2018, and any other October 1 sleevers I may have missed!

Check in when you can, and let us know how you're doing! ❤️

Thank you! Cheers October sleevers!

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2 hours ago, April1965 said:

Going in for my pre op this week. Talking with surgeon and last meeting with nutritionist prior to the 10/15 big day. Hoping for the best results for everyone getting ready for their October surgeries. Nervous, excited, my two big worries are Hair loss and dehydration. Love reading others experiences. Hoping it helps me be better prepared. 🙂

Hair loss scares me also, mine is already fine & thin I can't afford to lose even more! I started taking Biotin chewables last month and bought some thickening Shampoo. I have read that there's really nothing you can do about it and it's just part of the process, but I'm still going to try!! :D

Dehydration is scary and seems to be pretty common. I noticed that "IV drips" are a new trend in the fitness community, there are spa type places where an RN will give you an IV full of fluids and various Vitamins depending on your needs. It seems like a dream come true for bariatric patients, I'm going to ask my doctor what he thinks. If I feel like I'm slacking in the hydration department I may check into the IV drip! The vitamins are a bonus. It seems expensive, but it's still less than my ER co-pay! #planB... Lol

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@Oct517 I got it at costco along with the Premier Protein shakes. =]

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Thank you for the info!

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1 hour ago, UncleBeezy said:

Pre-Op testing tomorrow morning. Not worried about the tests, but it’s sobering knowing this is actually happening in 10 more days. Anyone else second guessing their decision? I’m ready, but can’t help doubting at this point. Hope that feeling goes away soon.

I wouldn't say I'm second guessing my decision, but I understand that feeling. I went from being 110% ready, zero hesitation, to... WOW, is this really happening? Am I sure about this? It's extreme. It's permanent. It has risks. Several friends and family members have said I'm "fine the way I am" and not to do it. But....

I'm staying positive and focusing on the good that will come from this experience, rather than the tough parts and potential complications.

Just try to think about where you will be a year from now and hold on to that thought! =) An overwhelming majority of WLS patients say it's the best decision they have ever made, not necessarily the easiest though.

Best of luck!

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Youve got a really good stock pile going for post op, but I would return the Gatorade if I were you. So many Carbs in those drinks. Look for Isopure zero carb Protein Drinks at GNC. The come in tall glass bottles

https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nb/drink.html?skuId=NB073&PLASKU=NB073&mcid=CG_PLA_US_OD_Segment_US_Returning_High_Margin&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkOWNkOzj3QIVBT0MCh3E8wIGEAQYBCABEgIZvPD_BwE

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I’m also struggling with the decision because I’m so damn hangry!!! Lol I’m just like.. I’d rather have pizza at this point.. but I know I made this decision for a reason and I just need to stick with it!!

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On 09/30/2018 at 19:15, aussie Ange said:

I’m in the middle of my pre op diet and I’m soooo hungry. I don’t know how I’m supposed to do 10 more days of this 😂
You can do it — if I could do it, you can!! Try to remember your end goals and just stay strong!!

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On 09/23/2018 at 04:15, aapb79Gmail.com said:

The first day I was in shock I think, second day by far the worst. I had the worst Headache ever and couldn’t stop pooping (tmi). I did expect this as our bodies detox. My headache has gotten a lot better but I’m just so exhausted and starving!!!! I’m trying so so hard but I just want to sleep for the next week!!!
This is exactly me too!!

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32 minutes ago, xiolia said:

Youve got a really good stock pile going for post op, but I would return the Gatorade if I were you. So many Carbs in those drinks. Look for Isopure zero carb Protein Drinks at GNC. The come in tall glass bottles

https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nb/drink.html?skuId=NB073&PLASKU=NB073&mcid=CG_PLA_US_OD_Segment_US_Returning_High_Margin&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkOWNkOzj3QIVBT0MCh3E8wIGEAQYBCABEgIZvPD_BwE

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@xiola511 Thanks for looking out for me! It's actually the new Gatorade ZERO product, so there is no sugar and only 5 calories per 20 oz bottle. You are correct in that regular gatorade and even G2 are terrible products if trying to lose weight. I'm generally happy with Water, but I think the Gatorade Zero will be beneficial for providing sodium and potassium/electrolytes...and variety!

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Oh cool, I will have to check those out. I have been having problems with dehydration and these may help! Meanwhile I have been using low carb runner rehydration powder

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