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The big day...a new beginning

Well today is the big day. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am. I'm nervous. I guess we all are. The unknown is really scary. I had an unrelated surgery several years ago that was very difficult and difficult to recover from. I think I keep having flashbacks to that and expect the worst. I know I'm being silly. Everyone has been supportive here. So greatful for this site. I know the surgery only takes about an hour and I will be able to go home afterward. Just gotta keep thinking positively.:rolleyes2:   I know this is really wierd. I know I'm 240 lbs with a entire host of health problems that will hopefully be improved by this surgery. But what is strange is that in my mind I am not that weight. I do not think of myself as overwieght until I am out somewhere and catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror. Or the doctor says if you would loose some wieght your sleep apnea would go away. Strange huh.:thumbup:
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Surgery completed this am

Well the surgery is over and I am back at home. It went very quickly. I did not throw up. Any pain or nausea is minor. I do have some burning just under my breast bone that the doctor says comes from the manipulation of my stomache to put on the band. :thumbup:   They gave me water and popsiciles. I found the popsiciles the most soothing. You guys are right walking around did help quite a bit.   Just trying to take it easy. I am trying some broth this afternoon. We will see how that goes. I was told I can only have water (flavoring is OK), unsweetened juice, jello or clear broth for the next 7 day. Bet that is going to get old.   Just happy the surgery is finally over the the adventure starts here. My weight was down from 240 my last visit to 233. I was pleased with that.:rolleyes2:   Still very sleepy.....gotta go.
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Preparing myself for surgurey

Well I have been reading for a while, but now I'm finally brave enough to post. I have been approved for my surgery by my insurance company. I have my pre-surgery visit to my doctor on Feb. 16th and my surgery is scheduled for March 1st.   Have to say I am both excited and scared. I had told myself at one time that I was just going to have to accept that I was a larger person and learn to live with it. However, I started developing more and more health issues: High blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, back pain.....It became evident that I needed to do something in order to make sure that I am here to see my children grow.   If anyone has tips they can give, please do. I an use all the recommendations I can get. :confused:
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Prep for Surgery

Why do I feel like I need to eat to everything I can before my surgery. I am so mad at myself because I know I'm over eating right now. I think it is nerves. :confused:
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Pre-op doc visit soon

Doctor pre-op doctor's visit is getting close. I go Tuesday....Do you guys have any trouble throwing up? I have heard some people do. Do you begin to loose weight right away or do they leave your band so open initially that there is not a lot of change? I know I'm full of questions.:confused:
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Day 2 after surgery

I slept most of the day yesterday. Today my tummy area is quite sore, but other than that I feel pretty good. Liquids are staying down well. I really wanted something warm this morning so I had some diet hot chocolate with protien. I tried some of that. I had no problem and I think I felt a little more full. Hope I'm not rushing it. :rolleyes2: I did get up and pick up the house a little. Didn't load/unload the disher. Still a little too much bending required for that. Working from home on my computer.
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