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I always tell my surgical patients I'd be worried if you weren't nervous! This is a major surgery after all. Odds are you'll be totally fine, but it is scary being that vulnerable. I, like many others, overpacked for my hospital stay. I used my own toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant, hairbrush, chapstick, face moisturizer, phone charger, and pillow. Everything else I brought with me sat unused in my bag. I just wore home the same clothes I wore in. Many people will suggest you bring your own socks or house slippers for walking in. As an operating room nurse I DO NOT recommend that. Surgeons and PAs walk out of the OR department and up to the floors dragging particles of blood and guts with them. Wear the crummy socks they give you then toss them in the trash when youre discharged.

Told nobody. My doctor knows... and my surgeon... no regrets.

Chewing up a Tums won't hurt you for occasional heartburn. Just don't count on it as a source of calcium.

Totally normal!!! I'd be more concerned for a person who didnt get the jitters at all. I told my husband, on the way to hospital, if we get held up in crazy traffic or an accident, we are going out to breakfast instead. 😋 Dont bother bringing too much with you to the hospital. I brought my comfortable sleepwear, slippers a brush, toothbrush, my phone and phone cord. Be confident. Remember all the reasons you chose this path. Best of luck.

You look great! Sorry to hear you have to have another surgery but glad that it is going to fix what is going wrong. Good part is you have done this pre op diet before so you know what to expect and do. You got this!!!🙌🏻💪🏻🙌🏻

Expect it to be tough but power through. Try every variation possible to get it done. Good luck 💜

Trial by social media is never a good thing. I am not even in USA so don't have a vested interest in this matter. I have watched the video and also watched the video from the CEO (or owner of the company?), from what I can gather two of the employees involved had already been terminated by the company for their treatment of animals prior to the video being made known to the public and the company. Anyone else has had their employment terminated and the company has put in place processes to ensure it doesn't happen again. It wasn't the company's actions but some employees.

Yes, Dorothy Sue, I did. Actually, I lost only 53 or so pounds over a year out. My goal was about 150. Then in the last 4 years, I gained 26 or so pounds and plateaued at 300 for a few years. I had ditched the whole WLS rules and went rogue. Too many reasons to give a hoot. I failed. But something in my Soul recently urged me, excitedly, to start all over again. I use BP as a big motivator, teacher, best friend. It eventually worked because I am now full on into my bypass diet, with the support of my husband, who must follow a diabetic lifestyle. I'm excited, hoping it's not a "honeymoon phase", and doing very, very well. Though I must say that getting in "enough" food has been a challenge. But with all the support I have, I know I can do it! Are you having issues with weight gain/regain? Polly

Thank you so much! All the information you provided really helped and made me realize a lot of things. I guess I have to put what I feel behind and look at the new journey ahead of me. My family crying feeling bad hasn't helped much with this. I think I just have to see how I feel after surgery and how I adjust to my new stomach. Everyone is different. Reading about people not being able to handle spice, seasonings, and even meat really scared me. Its a learning curve, so we''ll see! BUT I'm glad to know that certain Peruvian dishes minus the carbs still might be possible lol

Your weight lost total is stellar. Nice work Ellf! Do you have go to meals most days? I'm trying to find my groove still and I've hit a rut. Granted I haven't weighed myself in 3 weeks or so, but I know that I'm stalling a bit due to how things fit. I purposely haven't been weighing myself so I won't become obsessive about it. Also, what's your workout regiment like? Nice Job! ps. almost forgot we have the same surgery date, so I'm curious because of that and where we are at the same time.