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Hello Everyone. I am new to this chat room. My surgery is March 9th and I am starting to feel super anxious. I am also on the two day “liquid” diet so there is that. I am trying to do everything I can think of to distract myself from Tuesday for now. Anyone else super close and anxious.

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15 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

Hello Everyone. I am new to this chat room. My surgery is March 9th and I am starting to feel super anxious. I am also on the two day “liquid” diet so there is that. I am trying to do everything I can think of to distract myself from Tuesday for now. Anyone else super close and anxious.

Welcome ! What type of surgery are you having? I’m March 17th for the sleeve.

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The gastric sleeve as well. Are you nervous?

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25 minutes ago, JustJazzy said:

Welcome ! What type of surgery are you having? I’m March 17th for the sleeve.

I am having the sleeve as well. I have had 3 other surgeries but nothing this major to have to stay overnight. I am super nervous. Trying to make a list of what to pack for hospital.

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27 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I am having the sleeve as well. I have had 3 other surgeries but nothing this major to have to stay overnight. I am super nervous. Trying to make a list of what to pack for hospital.

I know the feeling. I’m so nervous too but so ready for the next phase. Me too I’m keep looking at my list adding and deleting going by what I find out on here.

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So far gastric sleeve is the best decision I’ve ever made. I was 340 on 1/28 as of today I’m sitting at 293. The weight loss in the first month or so especially is DRASTIC. First month is also the hardest there’s a lot of adapting to do accompanied by some frustration. It does get better I promise. broth, Jello, and even Water may irritate you for the first week or so (at least they did with me) but in time you’ll be fine don’t stress

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1 hour ago, xoto2000 said:

So far gastric sleeve is the best decision I’ve ever made. I was 340 on 1/28 as of today I’m sitting at 293. The weight loss in the first month or so especially is DRASTIC. First month is also the hardest there’s a lot of adapting to do accompanied by some frustration. It does get better I promise. broth, Jello, and even Water may irritate you for the first week or so (at least they did with me) but in time you’ll be fine don’t stress

I love to hear when people say best decision. Make me feel good about making this decision also so thank you!

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