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21 minutes ago, sharonwg said:

Hi guys. Well…,. I’ve had the bypass and have been out of theatre for a few hours now. No gas pain at all and I can now get up to use the bathroom without the nurse providing I take it a little slower (anaesthetic still a little present). I’m doing good guys - just now going to watch Netflix on my iPad. I’m also going to now brave taking tiny sips of Fluid for the first time ??

Congrats! How are the first sips going?

Hello
Im chefDea I’m a June too yeah I have surgery June 26 Im so excited

I’m so happy for everyone

I had my first appointment today. Yeah.

Congratulations! So glad to hear you are doing good! Waiting to hear how your sipping is going. My dr does a nerve block that he says lasts a day or so after surgery for pain.

Just got call from surgeons office! My insurance has approved my surgery and I’m ready to go for June 22! Monday I start 3-4 protein shakes per day plus 1-2 cups raw vegetables. Scared but ready to get going on this! Thinking of all you June people! We got this?❤️

Awwwwww sending hugs, so happy to hear that you are up and moving, congrats

2 hours ago, sharonwg said:

Hi guys. Well…,. I’ve had the bypass and have been out of theatre for a few hours now. No gas pain at all and I can now get up to use the bathroom without the nurse providing I take it a little slower (anaesthetic still a little present). I’m doing good guys - just now going to watch Netflix on my iPad. I’m also going to now brave taking tiny sips of Fluid for the first time ??

Congratulations! Let’s hope you will continue doing well and have no pain. Will keep you in my prayers, keep us updated if you can.

2 hours ago, sharonwg said:

Hi guys. Well…,. I’ve had the bypass and have been out of theatre for a few hours now. No gas pain at all and I can now get up to use the bathroom without the nurse providing I take it a little slower (anaesthetic still a little present). I’m doing good guys - just now going to watch Netflix on my iPad. I’m also going to now brave taking tiny sips of Fluid for the first time ??

Yessssss….. I’m so happy to hear that congratulation ???

On 04/17/2023 at 23:10, MarisAthena said:

Mira and BigSky, thank for your kind words! They matter the world in this transition!

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Hi June family - quick update. All good here. Not really in any pain to be honest. I know I’ve had something g done in the stomach area but I wouldn’t say it hurts if that makes sense. I can pretty much get in and out of bed but just slower. Should probably sip more water but don’t really feel like it - i knew w I have to push myself. They gave me a liquid ibuprofen but I just couldn’t drink it as it tasted way too sweet. For those of you having your surgery on 2nd - good luck. You’re going to do just fine xxxx

I’m so glad you shared this with us. I’m having mine on June 7. I’m starting to worry about the pain. Your post made me feel better. Keep us posted please.

June 22nd will be here before I know it. I’m so ready for this new journey. I’m so tired of feeling this way about how I look and ache all over, my poor -very supportive husband thinks I don’t love him because I avoid sex due to my insecurities. My body grosses me out, he doesn’t understand that it should be enough for me that he loves me and doesn’t care about my weight, but it matters to me??‍♀️

52 minutes ago, nece71367 said:

June 22nd will be here before I know it. I’m so ready for this new journey. I’m so tired of feeling this way about how I look and ache all over, my poor -very supportive husband thinks I don’t love him because I avoid sex due to my insecurities. My body grosses me out, he doesn’t understand that it should be enough for me that he loves me and doesn’t care about my weight, but it matters to me??‍♀️

I am so sorry you feel this way, I am exactly the opposite, I feel I am beautiful at over 300 pounds. I always blame it on my husband, we have been together for 23 years and he makes me feel like I am the most beautiful woman on earth. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and the most important beholder is you. Love yourself.. Your husband loves you and thinks you are beautiful, allow yourself to feel that way. This surgery is mostly a tool to be healthy, live longer, not be in pain. You are beautiful inside and out, give yourself the gift of happiness, the gift of life. The older we get, how we look becomes so much less important. I remember 30 years ago, in my early twenties looking at one of my pictures and thinking “I am so fat”. I was 158 pounds and I am almost 6 feet tall. I had a very harsh view of who I was supposed to be. Your feelings remind me of a much younger me. You shall conquer and overcome this stage, I did, and so will you.

3 hours ago, sharonwg said:

Hi June family - quick update. All good here. Not really in any pain to be honest. I know I’ve had something g done in the stomach area but I wouldn’t say it hurts if that makes sense. I can pretty much get in and out of bed but just slower. Should probably sip more Water but don’t really feel like it - i knew w I have to push myself. They gave me a liquid ibuprofen but I just couldn’t drink it as it tasted way too sweet. For those of you having your surgery on 2nd - good luck. You’re going to do just fine xxxx

Thank you for the update! I have the same surgery as you on Monday and I am still very scared. Your posts will help me sleep better until then. Please keep them coming, you are helping all of us. Praying for all of us tonight. Thank you so very much!