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Andreasoc@ymail.com Surgery date is 14 Jan ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've told my immediate family that I live with and 4 friends. I'm too ashamed to tell the world. My sister keeps saying I shouldn't be ashamed but I can't help but feel that way. I've been overweight for 27 of my 30 yrs and there were so many times since I became an adult that I could have turned my weight around but didn't. So I feel ashamed for getting to the point I need surgery. I get that not every one feels this way and I commend you for being braver than I. Maybe after surgery and some weight loss I might feel different but at the moment it's on a need to know basis. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon said 1.5 hrs for the surgery and 3 to 4 nights in hospital Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You will be naked under the gown. I just hope that by the time my surgery date is here, I don't have my period Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled to have gastric sleeve surgery on 14 Jan 2017. I will start my full liquid diet on 1 Jan 2017 (what better way to start the new year!). I feel both scared and exasperated at the same time. I need to have this surgery. Im 30 years old, morbidly obese and scared that whilst I'm not sick at the moment, the future will be bleak. The idea of surgery scares me, I've never had surgery in my life. It's a very serious operation and I'm afraid of not waking up or suffering some sort of irreparable damage. On the other hand, I just want it to be over and done with and be fully healed and get on with my life. HELP! How did you deal with pre surgery anxiety? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great result Rhonda! I hope that this surgery is good for me too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes! Let's be buddies and get through this together! Best of luck with your surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I think I will struggle pre op. I'm afraid I'll experience the low carb headaches and grumpy behaviour! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm booked in for 14 Jan 2017 and I start pre op diet on 1 Jan Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thanks for replying. I trust my surgeon, she has a good reputation not only for her skill but also for her after care. I'm just nervous about the pain, the struggles I'm going to face. However I have to believe it will all be worth it in the end and I need to just stay strong! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm quite content with the chocolate Optifast but I need to blitz it with cold Water and ice cubes. It doesn't taste too good with tap water. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App