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Good luck ladies. You can do this!

Good luck ladies. You can do this!

Thanks.

Does anyone else have to have a stupid tube that leads to your big old stomach for six weeks? I have one, and it is the main source of my post-op pain. I hate it. It hurts when i laugh!

Does anyone else have to have a stupid tube that leads to your big old stomach for six weeks? I have one, and it is the main source of my post-op pain. I hate it. It hurts when i laugh!

I know what you mean! I got this tub of candy covered popcorn from my boss! I just threw it under the tree. Gonna let the kids much on it tomorrow!

Ok. So I had my surgery on 12/20. I just got released to come home today. Hospital stay was way longer than expected, but I have an over cautious surgeon. I had my gallbladder removed. And the surgery took over two hours longer than expected. Surgeon said it was the biggest fall bladder he had ever seen. That was an awkward thing to learn. My surgeon said he was shocked that it hasn't caused me problems. Wierd! The most awful pain was the second day. Another trippy part for me was having this tube removed from me this morning that was inside my body. When she pulled it out, it felt like a snake was in my body. Such a yucky feeling. I still have a tube that stays in me for six weeks. I hope it doesn't feel that way when they remove that one.

Had surgery on the 20th, but am getting released today. Can't wait to get home! I have two small kids who are expecting Santa to come tomorrow night. And I have a lot of wrapping to do.

Had surgery on the 20th, but am getting released today. Can't wait to get home!

So I'm getting ready to head to the hospital. So scared. Please send positive thoughts and prayers my way. See you on the other side. I will let you know how it goes.

I'm scheduled for 8am In the morning too! Freaking out!!!

How did you take Vicodin. They say I have to crush the pills and drink with water. Is that what you did?

Had a really rough day at work. My boss has made this super hard on me, including asking me to postpone my surgery when i had it scheduled last month, and today He was just down right cruel. Criticizing my work, asking "what's wrong, too hungry? " Insinuating that my diet has made me incompetent. I cried for over two hours. He knows my surgery is on Friday. And that I am stressed and scared. I don't understand how he can be so mean.

My surgery is Friday the 20th. I am so scared/nervous/anxious times ten. I feel like run away bride.... what the hell did I get my self into? Lol. Too late to turn back now. Just hold my breath and hope for the best. I'm hoping it is not worse than child birth. I did that twice... like a champ. That I can do. This... not to sure about. Can anyone answer... which is more painful this or child birth?

Had my pre-op appointment today which included checking in with the hospital, paying the rest of my expenses, and pre-admit testing including ekg, lung xray, blood work, and urine sample. 37 days smoke free! Diet starts in two days. Pardon my language, but s**t just got real!

Does the no birth Control thing apply to Mirena or just pills?

I had to quit smoking. I am 26 days smoke free. I quit cold turkey on October 26. Doctor will not operate on a smoker. He says smoking afterward will cause really bad ulcers. It's tough, even still now, bc my husband smokes. First two weeks were tough! I had these raging fits. I was psycho. My family, kids, and husband was really understanding and knew that my anger fits were not in my control and would shrug it off. There was nothing to help soothe the cravings and I felt like a crack head, but it does get less severe. Now surgery is on Dec 20. Get the quit smoking app called quit now. It helps me with showing my stats, like money saved! I will never want to start back, it hurt too much! Good luck!

Hey guys.... Just found that the app was moved. Haven't chacked-in in a while. Got a call from the hospital today, registering me. let my store managers and all my teams know these past few days of my up coming surgery. So things are starting to get real! I have my pre-op appointment on Dec 3rd, and surgery scheduled for Dec 20th. I am so happy to be having the surgery. I have been smoke free for 23 days. It's been tough, really tough. But it's getting easier, No more nicotine fits, which my kids are happy about. I was miserable the first week! I can't wait to be 100% more healthy! I'm trying.

Hello All! I was scheduled for November 8th, but got moved to December 20th. So I guess I'm with you guys. Was delayed because surgeon said I had to quit smoking. Day 9 smoke free (well two smoked) but am on the correct track now)! Any body near my date?

Hello all! I had my appointment today with the surgeon. He agreed to complete my surgery, but is making me be smoke free for two months! He scheduled me for surgery 12/20. Glad to report I have not smoked in 3 days. It's been hell, but I'm doing it! Congrats to everyone who is in Nov. Good luck to you all!

Just found out I have gallstones and I may have to have gallbladder removed. I have an appointment on Tuesday to find out. Any body else have this happen?

Been looking at statistics. Smokers have a way higher chance of having complications. Try to cut back. I only smoke 7 today, tomorrow my goal is 5, then 3, then none. It's tough. I know.

I am in retail, an area manager, with multi units.

I knew he was going to be like that too bc this other person at work just got the surgery and he has been talking trash about him. My boss is pretty heavy himself so I would think he would understand, but not so.