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Hey caddygirl! The surgery itself was fine. I didn't feel a thing. The small incisions are just a little sore but very tolerable. I'm feeling pretty good. I had the surgery Wednesday, I came home Thursday, and today I've been resting but I've also got up and went for a couple of walks. The only tough part has been trying to get all the required Protein in. However, I haven't been hungry at all. Also, I can't say enough about how thankful I am that I'm not in any pain. I was given some liquid hydrocodone for pain but I haven't really needed it, thankfully! In the past, I had been so afraid of this surgery, now like so many others I wish I had the procedure sooner, but I'm happy I finally got it done. I'm feeling very blessed to have so much support as well. Thanks to everyone for your positive thoughts and well wishes! We can definitely all do this! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Good luck brother i had my Gastric bypass almost a month ago 78lbs down dont give up!! 20161121_175619.jpg Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App Thanks for sharing the news of your awesome weight loss! I will be working pretty hard to have similar success. I'm so thankful that I'm not dealing with a lot of pain. I know we can all do this! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Here is an update. I'm finally back home in my bed, and I feel like sleeping for a week. My sleeve and I are doing very well. I really don't have much pain, as it feels more like just pressure at the incision areas. I did quite a bit of walking while at the hospital. I was sent home with liquid Tylenol and a med for nausea. I feel so blessed that everything went so well. I was so worried going in, everyone's well wishes and kind words definitely helped. Thanks to EVERYONE for being so supportive! We all can definitely do this! Thanks again! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

I had the gastric sleeve surgery. Thanks for your kind words. Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

I'm doing pretty well. More dull sore, than pain, not too bad. Feeling very blessed indeed! Thanks to everyone, for all your coolness and support! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Thank you ALL for your well wishes. I'm very happy to have all of your support! I'm all ready now just waiting for the surgeon. Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

I definitely agree that finding a hobby is the answer. I'm a graphic artist and my surgery is on Wednesday December 14, and I know afterwards I will be trying to subdue any hunger in my mind, by being really productive writing and drawing. Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin! . ME TOO! Dec 14 ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App AWESOME! Good luck to us both!We can definitely do this! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

I definitely agree that finding a hobby is the answer. I'm a graphic artist and my surgery is on Wednesday December 14, and I know afterwards I will be trying to subdue any hunger in my mind, by being really productive writing and drawing. Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

When I started this journey back in March with my six-month pre-op diet, my first goal (even above losing weight) was to re-establish my relationship with food. Specifically, I didn't want food to be the focal point of everything in my life anymore. And that was a tall order and took some time, but it eventually happened. When I say that I replaced food with life, I meant that instead of obsessing over where and when (and what and how often) to eat, we think about what activities we are going to do on an outing. My partner and I leave Monday for a 3.5 week tour of Southeast Asia. Our planning has been much more about excursions (some even very physically active) rather than what kind of food we're going to eat. We get out and walk; we go to the movies; we go see the Christmas light displays. And more importantly, we see people; we don't avoid pictures, and we re-connect with old friends that we have been too embarrassed to face for years. I have gotten food to the point of being fuel for me and nothing else. Sure, I want what I eat to be good. If not, I wouldn't have worked so hard to get all of my Protein from food so I could dump those heinous shakes once and for all. But every day, I remind myself that food is just food -- not a friend, not a companion, not a coping device, not a support, not a destination, not an event, not the centerpiece of life. I let food and my out-of-control obesity control my life for far too long. That is over. Wow. You have such an amazing attitude. Sometimes I feel like my relationship with food is like a bad romance, as I have truly loved food in the past, but now we just have to go our separate ways for awhile, because the pleasure just isn't worth all the pain. Thanks for sharing your awesome insights and wisdom. Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Whoa! Your beautiful eyes are so captivating with the weight loss in your face. Great job! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

WOW! You are gorgeous in both your BEFORE and AFTER photos. Insanely hot and a huge inspiration indeed! Great job! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Good luck to you as well. My surgery is on Wednesday! We can all do this! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Hey jab5!I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck! We can all do this! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

I am scheduled for 12/14 and it's starting to get real. So glad you're doing so well! Makes me hopeful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hey Julia.I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Hi AnnieM22I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Hi justabitunique!I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Hi ncqt!I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Hey Jennifer!I'm having my VSG on December 14th too! Good luck to you! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Good luck. I look forward to hearing about your progress. My VSG surgery is on Wednesday, and I'm trying not to let my nervousness get the best of me. We can all do this!!! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

AWESOME! Great job, sir! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Well, if it's not normal then I'm crazy as a loon because every dog I've lost has left a hole in my heart and hurt like I lost my best friend. Bernie, Samson, Luke, and Mesa....my fur babies I've lost, ever loyal in my best and worst times. I am so sorry for your loss, but also so glad for you that you took a painful thing, recognized it for what it was and haven't just headed straight for food. As surely so many on this forum do, I totally understand your desire to turn to something to eat for comfort. Hang in there, cry it out if you need to, exercise it out, do something kind for yourself, or ask someone else to do something kind for you. Just remember to keep food in the category where it belongs, just fuel for the body, and work through what you're feeling in a healthier way. Like the saying goes, that which doesn't kill us, can only make us stronger. Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App They are our fur babies, so yes Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app COOCENT_PICTURE_20161210_064812.pngMy yorkie I lost , my truck, and my new furbaby. Sent from my XT1254 using the BariatricPal App Simply AWESOME photos!Thanks so very much for sharing your blessings with us! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Being upset is totally normal, and it's a natural part of grieving the loss of a loving friend. My mom's dog Champ passed away just over a year ago, and I miss him so very much and I think of him often. Even though he technically belonged to my mom, (I often spoke of possibly stealing him, lol) he and I had a GREAT relationship, and I will NEVER ever forget him. Take care of yourself. We're all here for you. Your heart will heal soon. Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

Congratulations! Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!