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August 2023 Surgery Buddies!

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Got my surgery date for August 15th! 10 day all liquid diet starts on the 5th and I am nervous about it, but mostly excited because it means surgery is right around the corner. Any other August people in here? How are you? What are you doing to prepare for the big day? Look forward to hearing everyone's story :)

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  • I’m on the 15th too! So, hi friend. ?

  • Hi Kia, Congrats and welcome to the August group!! I started my liquid diet today... 1 day down!!

  • I am so sorry you are hurting so much. I too, had a very rough time of the pain. Like you, I've got major back issues (herniated discs neck, mid and low back) and have had several surgeries in the pas

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8/25 for me I’m nervous
8/25 I’m nervous
7 minutes ago, Angela Read said:

Thanks throughout the day I have moments of motivation then sadly guilt and regrets sets in. It's been 6 months of a rollercoaster ride and I'm so close but now it's like is this the right choice for me?

It’s the right choice, especially if you have come this far. I have two co-workers who have had bariatric surgery, one lost 200 lbs the other 140. A week or so after surgery, things really start to improve. I have heard there are some tough times the first few days after surgery, but those moments are fleeting. Just stay busy, and keep telling yourself pain is momentary, victory is forever!

I’m scheduled for Gastric Bypass on 8/23/23.
45 minutes ago, Mary123r said:

Surgery tomorrow feeling super nervous.

You’ve got this! Mine is Thursday, keep me updated how you are

45 minutes ago, Mary123r said:

Surgery tomorrow feeling super nervous.

You’ve got this! Mine is Thursday, keep me updated how you are

Just had my surgery last Thursday August 10th. The gas pains are not joke but you must move around.
Just had my surgery last Thursday August 10th. The gas pains are not joke but you must move around.
6 minutes ago, YvetteLove said:

Just had my surgery last Thursday August 10th. The gas pains are not joke but you must move around.

I had my surgery on the 9th... This has been a roller coaster ride! My pain levels were up to 10 a few times with tears in my eyes, but I am feeling much better than I did on the day of surgery. Hope you are moving around a bit more, too!

I had bypass on 8/11. Stayed one night in hospital. Feeling ok today. Was able to do a ten minute walk this morning. Not too much pain.

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