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I too would like to know if there is a way to prevent gallbladder issues postop. I know kidney stones are a result of not enough water/fluids but not sure about the gall...

Hi! So glad to read a positive newly post op story! How long after you woke up were you able to eat ice or sip water? LOL, very concerned about this.

This is what I hope I can train myself to do!

This, next to surgery complications is my biggest fear. I LOVE WATER-not soda, not juice, and definitely not artificial flavored water. I am a gulper for sure. I will keep the infusing water idea in my hat for sure. I hope I dont start hating the taste of pure filtered ice water

THIS! Thanks for this. FREEDOM is what I will focus on over the FEAR.

I think I posted this in the wrong place earlier oops-newbie problems! Hi all! I have my first appointment with the surgeon next week (well "first" of this round as I have tried to have WLS twice before in the past but ultimately denied by insurance-this time I'm self-pay so no one can stop me but me!) I know I need this surgery, and I am so excited that I was finally approved for a loan to pay for it after years of waiting. Now that the time is here I keep second guessing myself almost daily. My fears: can anyone put me at ease? Never waking up...I KNOW this is not logical...I am a mother and I think I fear leaving my family but this WLS is to PROLONG this life! I am terrified of going under. Can you sign consent to the surgery a day early and come in day-of on anti-anxiety meds? like super drugged up?? Seriously, my next biggest fear is being SO thirsty. I have been tested for diabetes my whole adult life over and over and I DO NOT have it but I have been thirsty as long as I can remember. I am never without ice Water. I drink about a gallon a day. Usually sipping but if Im hot Im guzzling. I drink while I eat also. I am so scared I will need water so badly when I wake up and they wont let me have any and also I know there will be a huge drop in how much water I can have in an any given time. The thought of being thirsty terrifies me but I could care less about wanting to eat solids and not being able to. Lastly, the pain. I have debilitating back pain exacerbated by all the extra weight. Lying on the hard surgery table then getting cut on...I fear Ill wake in severe back pain and even worse surgery pain. I have had a C-section-can anyone compare the surgery pain to C-section? Any advice would be great to help keep my eye on the prize of having a better life after WLS.

Yes, not letting the fear keep me from moving forward is the key! Thanks!!

I think it adds another level of anxiety when there are children to think about for sure! Good luck on your day! That is actually my (third) initial consult. They are guessing a mid-July date. Hoping for that time as well.

A timer...Ok didnt think about the timer thing for water, thought it was just used to remind you about meal time. Great thanks!!

Thanks Nav! Ok, ice chips I can do. Ill ask the surgeon about ice chips after I wake...that will something to look forward too, lol, for real though...that will help. HAHA, never thought about it that way...I would never know if I never woke up! Im sorry that happen to you and your sciatic. Wondering if he can make any adjustments for me in advance to help.

Good for you! Happy to read positivity while keeping it real

Hi all! I have my first appointment with the surgeon next week (well "first" of this round as I have tried to have WLS twice before in the past but ultimately denied by insurance-this time I'm self-pay so no one can stop me but me!) I know I need this surgery, and I am so excited that I was finally approved for a loan to pay for it after years of waiting. Now that the time is here I keep second guessing myself almost daily. My fears: can anyone put me at ease? Never waking up...I KNOW this is not logical...I am a mother and I think I fear leaving my family but this WLS is to PROLONG this life! I am terrified of going under. Can you sign consent to the surgery a day early and come in day-of on anti-anxiety meds? like super drugged up?? Seriously, my next biggest fear is being SO thirsty. I have been tested for diabetes my whole adult life over and over and I DO NOT have it but I have been thirsty as long as I can remember. I am never without ice water. I drink about a gallon a day. Usually sipping but if Im hot Im guzzling. I drink while I eat also. I am so scared I will need water so badly when I wake up and they wont let me have any and also I know there will be a huge drop in how much water I can have in an any given time. The thought of being thirsty terrifies me but I could care less about wanting to eat solids and not being able to. Lastly, the pain. I have debilitating back pain exacerbated by all the extra weight. Lying on the hard surgery table then getting cut on...I fear Ill wake in severe back pain and even worse surgery pain. I have had a C-section-can anyone compare the surgery pain to C-section? Any advice would be great to help keep my eye on the prize of having a better life after WLS.