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I felt the same way. I am almost 2 months post op and a part of me still thinks I am going to fail. This is not easy. It is a life changing experience. The mental part of this experience has been the hardest thing for me. I have changed so much. I could not work out because of pain. In less then 2 months my high BP is cured and I am off 3 medications for pain. I hiked 4 miles yesterday. I never could have done this before. I would have been in bed for 2 wks recovering. Before the surgery I wanted to keep it a secret because I was ashamed that surgery was my last option. Well, now I will shout it from the roof tops. My RNY has changed my life. I'm a better wife and mother and I know I will be around for many more years to come. I would do it again tomorrow.

It gets better, I promise. I felt the exact same way. I had no idea how it would become a job to drink and I still couldn't meet my protein or h2o quotas. It took me about 6 wks post op until I finally was able to get in my liquids. I was terrified to try new foods. My husband really helps me. I am almost 2 months post op and I can only take in about 1 1/2 oz at a time of food. I snack on fage 0 with a packet of stevia, 1% milk, and the premier protein (premade) is the only protein shake I can get down. Take it one day at a time. It will get easier and you will be so thankful you did this for yourself. I'm proud of you, it sure isn't easy.

This happened to me about 3 weeks post op. It was horrible. I thought it was ok bc I wasn't taking in much of anything. I put miralax 2 x a day in something I was drinking. Miralax is slower to work but it will work and it doesn't cause any cramping. It took about 3 days. I hope you get some relief soon.

My Dr. told me today that I am cured of high blood pressure. I had surgery Dec. 30. What a blessing.

My surgery went great. Last night was rough. This morning is a lot better. I just took my first slow walk. Thanks everyone for the well wishes.

Thank you @@brokenangel84

My surgery is at 12 tomorrow..... I am getting all nervous. I haven't been anxious until today. I fear I will fail at this too. I wish I could get out of my head. Thank you everyone for all of your stories. They really do inspire me.

I'm starting clear liquids today. I am really excited about my new journey. I am anxious about the surgery, having dreams about it all night long. I will be happy when that part is over. Any advice on anything you wish you had known going in, either for the hospital or first weeks home?

Thank you @@maggie0210 for your advice and your kind words. I am very excited about 2015. I wish you a Happy New Year.

Thank you for your advice @@Samantha Ann. 60 lbs how amazing!! Happy New Year!

That is amazing! I am so glad they found it. I pray that you will have a great report and a speedy recovery.

Whoo hoo!

I bought gas x strips to take to the hospital with me just incase the gas is bad. I've never used them before. I pray they work. I hope y'all get some relief soon.

Dec. 30 RNY for me. Great way to bring in the new year. Congrats to us all.

@@bellabloom I have been going to pain management for over a year and I have that fear that I have tolerance and that the pain will be unbearable when I get switched to the liquid pain meds for the surgery. I let them do 2 epidurals and both were horrible. It caused more pain both times. I was in the bed in tears for about 2 weeks each time. I should have never let him talk me into the second one. He still wanted me to do a third one. No way in the world will I ever do that again. My RNY surgeon said that he thinks I will be able to come off most of my meds for my back and I pray that is the case. Knowing you have gone through this and you feel some pain improvement is so encouraging. I am so over hurting all the time. I hate that I need these pain meds. Keep in touch!

Fantastic!

Hello there! My surgery is 12/30/2014. I am very excited for a fresh start of my life. I have high BP, GERD, insomnia, and some bad back issues. My last straw was when the neurologist said that a spinal fusion was my only option. I refused the surgery and chose to finally do something about my weight. I really look forward to being off all of these medications. I want to play with my babies and not pay for it in pain later. I am ecstatic about my future. I am excited for all of you. I appreciate you all sharing the good and bad of what I will be facing soon.

Worried About 1. Not waking up from surgery. 2. Failing, yet again. Excited About 1. Blood Pressure under control. 3. Less back pain. 4. No more shopping in the plus size section. 5. Playing with my kids. 6. Being smaller then my husband, once again. 7. No more Gerd. 8. Sleeping better. 9. Getting off of medication. 10. Loving myself, being happy, and confident again.

You all are such inspirations to me. Thank you for sharing. 8 days till surgery and my second chance in life. Y'all make me so excited about my future!!!!!!!

Mine is two weeks Lean Meat (kind of like the start if Atkins diet) then, two day clear liquids.

Congratulations! That is my surgery date, also. Yay!!

How exciting! Congratulations!

I am so excited for you! Congratulations.