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So scared!! Aug 19th

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Dreamalways07    12

Dreamalways07
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So I finally got my date Aug 19th!! Im super EXCITED :wub:(AND STARVIN) on the liquid diet :thumbup: no fun at all.....Has anyone had there surgery yet?? How was the pain afterwards? And the next couple of days? I think that is my biggest worry!! Thanx any info from anyone would help!!

p.s. also looking 4 message / chat buddies to keep in touch with on our journey!!

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Devylynne    0

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:smile:I just had the surgery on Friday August 7, 2009 and am back at work today Monday 8/10/09- they had some problems with me as I had some severe scar tissue from prior surgeries, so they had to cut that away- so it took a little over two hours for the procedure. I have eight small incisions and the pain is quite managable.... the worst part is the gas that settles in the neck and shoulder- lots of walking helps. I got home from my surgery about 3:30 and walked my dogs with the help of my mom putting their leashes on- it hurt a bit the first couple of days to bend over. Hardly had to use my pain medicine and feel overall really great- good luck and don't be scared- this is the begining of a new life for you and welcome it!!! I can't wait to see what this surgery has in store us!

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You will be fine no matter the degree of pain you may experience. Know that everyone's recovery varies from person to person. I noticed the post prior to mine that said she had surgery on Friday and was back to work on Monday...there is NO way I would have been able to do that and not because I had such difficulty, but because I was truly in pain and took my pain meds for a week or more. On top of it, I found it very difficult to find a comfortable position to sleep as I am a stomach/side sleeper. One side felt fine the other felt like my insides were going to fall out. The shoulder pain is quite uncomfortable. Two weeks in, I was happy about my decision, however, I cannot say I felt this way during my first week after surgery. I certainly second guessed my decision. Now, 11 months later, 63 lbs lost, I am thrilled! I say all of this to say, it's worth any amount of pain you must endure, it's but for a short season. Good luck and many blessings during this journey.

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Wesley'sgurl29    2

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hang in there its not that bad.... I was terribly frightened when I went in for my surgery. It was not bad. I had absolutely no complications and I feel like my surgery was a success and I'm still making progress.

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health4life    0

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LOVE your quote!!! Oh how true it is!

hang in there its not that bad.... I was terribly frightened when I went in for my surgery. It was not bad. I had absolutely no complications and I feel like my surgery was a success and I'm still making progress.

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I had my surgery on 8/7 as far as the pain it was mostly the gas discomfort had some pain at the port site but now 4days out the pain is pretty much gone.I was scared too ,it's only natural, you'll do fine.i'm glad I did it no regrets here! :thumbup: Patti

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