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Mine is going Ok. I am NOT on liquid only. More like Keto for 2 weeks. Lots of meat. The day before surgery is all liquid. How’s yours going?
Please be patience hunny you have to remember you been living with your body all your life and you just interrupted what it was use to doing all its life your body won't even be completely healed for a year at least don't give up keep pushing. You got this

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How are the 3rd week Marchers doing? You guys hanging in there? Mine was last week and feeling good. No pain but tired. Drinking and "eating" is a real struggle - the thought of food makes me gag although I could go for a nice bowl of Pasta lol Maye I am ick of Soups and shakes lol
Yassssss hunny I agree!!!!!! I want some fresh veggies so bad but I'm being patient lol

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My surgery is 7:30am on 3/23. I was so excited for months but am now officially nervous. I know this is going to be such a huge change for me. And I don't do very well with change.

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8 minutes ago, JazzyJess20 said:

My surgery is 7:30am on 3/23. I was so excited for months but am now officially nervous. I know this is going to be such a huge change for me. And I don't do very well with change.

Just take it one step/stage at a time. Remind yourself you can do anything for a few days and break it up that way. I have severe anxiety and don’t do well with change either but had surgery the 9th and am currently on the purée stage. (It’s two weeks so I broke it up myself by saying I will have the eggs after one week just to have something to look forward to. You CAN do this. If I can do it, you can 🤗 keep up talking about your feelings on here too. There is a great group of people here full of support that will get you through.

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@JazzyJess20 I also struggle with change. Remember why you started this journal and all the goals you have for yourself. It will not be easy, but you can do it.

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3 hours ago, gabbyd said:

My surgery was 3/18!!!

Congratulations on the beginning of your journey to a new you. 👍

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On 03/20/2021 at 09:50, ShoppGirl said:






Congratulations on the beginning of your journey to a new you. 👍


Thank youuu!!! I was not prepared for the post surgery pain but I know it’s different for everyone

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@gabbyd I was not prepared either, but I am feeling significantly better today. Please know it will pass 💕

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55 minutes ago, gabbyd said:

Thank youuu!!! I was not prepared for the post surgery pain but I know it’s different for everyone

Soon the pain goes but the fatigue continues for a bit. I look at it as a good thing since we heal while we rest. I will be two weeks post op on Tuesday and I am still taking naps. Several since I am a light sleeper and don’t get as much as I need the first time but I don’t have to work and no kids so I am lucky enough to be able to. Just have a huge mess of a house to clean once I’m up to it from hubby being left alone for two weeks. Bless his heart but he is no housewife.

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I have my procedure is on Wednesday in three days and I am nervous. My birthday is tomorrow and I am so anxious. Many changes along with new ways of thinking.

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