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God will be watc hing and helping, where do you think surgeon's skills come from? Yeah medical school and residencies help, but they basically are God's instruments of change. Keep a smile on your face, hope in your❤, peace in your spirit and you should do just fine. Update us when the deed is dobe!

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20 hours ago, MgbGirl said:

Today’s the day getting prepped wish me luck and pray for me

I know it's a bit late, but good luck and let us know how you're doing in the days to come :)

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16 hours ago, SunshineInMars said:

Heading to the hospital! I can’t believe it’s here already!!

Best of luck and please let us know how you're doing in the coming days :)

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11 hours ago, Gaylancsu said:

I’m halfway through purée week- get to move on to soft foods Friday - so excited. I had a lapband revision to DS on 6-7, tuna and chicken salad purée along with cottage cheese have been go to for me this week and all goes down fine. Adding in shakes here and there to hit my 90g Protein goal (plus they count as liquid). Just tried a caramel premier it’s pretty good. No nausea no constipation- if anything it’s the opposite. Mild soreness occasionally but I haven’t used even a Tylenol in a week. full steam ahead!

That's awesome. I pray that things continue to go well for you :)

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5 hours ago, CarmelComplexion said:
8 hours ago, debra102364 said:

Hope your doing ok

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I’m doing okay surgeon what’s to see if it will work itself out by tomorrow.. if not having X-ray then surgery

Prayers for the best possible outcome :)

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5 hours ago, Mamasboys_svg said:

Hi my name is Jani and I am having my surgery done on June 28th looking for advice, experience and support.

Trying to setup the logistics after getting home can I use the status after the surgery or no?
Do you have any recommendations on how to handle the gas pain that everybody mention to feel after surgery?

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I haven't had surgery yet but i've read many times that walking as soon after surgery and often is the best help for the gas pain.

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3 hours ago, talithaf said:

Heading to bed now in my hotel room (I’m from Vancouver Canada but having surgery just outside of Seattle). Have to be up at 4 am to take my pre-op meds!
Thanks for all your encouragement ❤️ praying everything goes well.

Oh, how exciting!!! Prayers that everything goes well for you :)

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On 06/26/2019 at 03:09, ARMoma45 said:





Best of luck and please let us know how you're doing in the coming days :)


Thank you so much!

Surgery ran super long yesterday due to them fixing a hiatal hernia that was undetected before, and fixing keloid scars from my gallbladder procedure last year. Surgery ended up being around 6 hours.
I feel great! No nausea or vomiting, able to keep fluids down, and minimal pain... only around incisions area and gas pressure. I requested pain meds about every 8ish hours due to soreness and incision pain. I HORRIBLE overnight nurses who refused to let me walk until my husband became very stern with them about the risk of blood clots and the gas pain in my chest. At that point they let me go and we talked for about 10 minutes. Hoping to be discharged later on today to continue this journey at home. I’m so excited and happy to finally be at this point!

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Ah Darling, but now you will be ALL BETTER! Foreward And Onward!

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Heading to bed now in my hotel room (I’m from Vancouver Canada but having surgery just outside of Seattle). Have to be up at 4 am to take my pre-op meds!
Thanks for all your encouragement ️ praying everything goes well.
Don't be nervous. You will do great! Praying! Let us know how your doing. Bless you.

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Thank you so much!

Surgery ran super long yesterday due to them fixing a hiatal hernia that was undetected before, and fixing keloid scars from my gallbladder procedure last year. Surgery ended up being around 6 hours.
I feel great! No nausea or vomiting, able to keep fluids down, and minimal pain... only around incisions area and gas pressure. I requested pain meds about every 8ish hours due to soreness and incision pain. I HORRIBLE overnight nurses who refused to let me walk until my husband became very stern with them about the risk of blood clots and the gas pain in my chest. At that point they let me go and we talked for about 10 minutes. Hoping to be discharged later on today to continue this journey at home. I’m so excited and happy to finally be at this point!
Glad you're doing well, Sunshine!

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So my surgeon told me if things got worse to go to the nearest ER. Well I did and the ER dr said "are you sure you're supposed to be here? We dont have anyone who does gastric bypass" I'm super sick, weak, and having severe pains in my stomach. I hate some drs who dont want to help. Needless to say, I'm waiting on a CT and labs from a dr who thinks I dont know what I'm talking about. Hah

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So my surgeon told me if things got worse to go to the nearest ER. Well I did and the ER dr said "are you sure you're supposed to be here? We dont have anyone who does gastric bypass" I'm super sick, weak, and having severe pains in my stomach. I hate some drs who dont want to help. Needless to say, I'm waiting on a CT and labs from a dr who thinks I dont know what I'm talking about. Hah


Why are feeling like that?? When was your surgery?? I am new to the forum is not better to call your doctor :-( I am more nervous now I can have this episodes I have 3 toddlers that I need to take care of when did you start feeling weak??

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