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THANK you for sharing!

OP, thanks for sharing. I'm a week away from my surgery and the freakout is creeping up on me. This was a little nerve-wracking to read, but nothing I can't handle <3 Laura

Update: I went in for my bloodwork and started my liquid diet last week. I'm having a little trouble, just because all the acceptable foods are either sweet (i don't like sweets at all), or, i'm drinking the low-sodium broth to help with my salty food cravings (and... gross). The Bari-Essential powder they gave me is good, but i've had trouble getting all 4 shakes per day in, just because they are sooo sweet. Tomorrow I go to "pre-surgery class", which i assume will be a what-to-expect session with a Q&A. I feel a little light headed and a tad weak today, so i'm going to make sure i take those shakes, since i'm sure it's just that i'm not getting the nutrients i need today. My mom is coming into town on Friday, and will stay with me over the weekend and through my first week. She's a nurse, so I feel like I'll be in good hands

Kim, I'll definitely be watching you and will keep in touch. Good luck, and lots of love. Laura

congrats!

Dallas, TX - just joined today

March 7 with Dr. Kim in Dallas!

Hi there! My surgery date is 3/7, so I'm going to be keeping an eye on your posts to see how we do together *friended* Good luck!

Inspiring post, thank you! I'm a few days away from my surgery and stumbled across this board, and have had many of my fears eased. <3

Will the staples interfere with an MRI, should you need one later in life?