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I am just a week away from surgery. I am excited and nervous at the same time.

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Just remember why we r doing this. We are fed up feeling the way we do. I am one week behind you on the 9th.

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Oh my gosh I just got approved by my insurance company and my surgery is set for August 13th... im super excited BUT now that it's right around the corner im getting scared, I've never had surgery before... so I feel ya on being nervous, im excited but then im like what am I doing I can't go through with this... im so scared, good luck on your journey :)

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This is my first surgery too. That is why I am nervous. I know I can do it though. All they keep on telling me is walk so that you heal faster.

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Good luck to all of you! Wishing you a joyous journey along the way. You'll be in recovery faster than you know and you'll wonder why was I so scared!

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My surgery date is August 15, getting nervous/anxious/excited all at the same time!!

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Mine is the 9th and it does seem unreal. I have only dreamed of doing this and I am so ready!

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Mine is the 9th and it does seem unreal. I have only damed of doing this and now it is coming true and I am READY!

That should say dreamed of doing this. Don't you love spell check

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I am 2 days post op and sore but feeling good. All I can say is walk and take your gas x.

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I'm also having surgery August 15th. Scared & excited!

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Banded July 10. Hands down the best decision I made. Also my first major surgery. To all the preops get your mushies and liquids in advance. Wear something comfortable to surgery, take your gas meds.

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Thank you Tiger1998, for the advice! So HAPPY to hear it was the best decision you made ; ) I need all the advice, I can get ; ) Do you drink Protein Shakes? If so, what brand & where did you buy them at?

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I drink AdvantEdge shakes. You can get them at most major chain grocery stores. I buy mine from Wal-Mart. Feel free to ask me anything. I will answer as best I can. I have done a lot of hilarious stuff since surgery and I keep a blog about all my experiences.

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Thank you! Is your blog on this app? I would love to read your blog. This is my first time on this application.

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Thank you! Is your blog on this app? I would love to read your blog. This is my first time on this application.

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      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
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      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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