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[mayleeone 0]

Im getting the gastric sleeve operation in 5 days. May 3rd. I weigh 180. I am starting to get nervous and excited . Does anyone have any pointers?

[MINI-Me 196]

Hello and welcome. Sounds like you are on the right time schedule with nerves setting in. We've all been there.

Where are you having surgery? Are you on a pre-op eating plan?

Pointers:

1) Take it one day at a time. Allow yourself time to heal & time to focus on you.

2) Have allowed foods and beverages purchased and ready for when you come home

3) Realize that this is major surgery - You may wake up with no pain or more pain that you expected. Take it in stride and ask for help when/if you need it.

4) sleep, sip, walk. Then repeat.

5) Be ready for a brand new life and a brand new you. We are saving a spot on the Loser's bench for you!!!

[wannalise 16]

Be sure to ask for help, physically or emotionally if you need it. Don't compare your journey to anyone elses and be super patient with yourself. You will be great!!!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Join us in the chat room! I see you live on the Oregon coast too! Where do you live?

We chat a lot in the evenings. I try to get in around 6 pm Pacific time cause so many people live across the country so it's 8-9:00 their time.

We have a great time gabbing and it's an easy way to get to know some of us, and get all your questions answered!

Edited April 28, 2010 by Oregondaisy

[Sassie 0]

It looks like we could be sister. I am having my surgery on May 4, when I went in to for my initial I was 182. Ihave been doing preop diet so right now I think I am at 174. I am only 4'9", in case any one was wondering.

Good Luck and keep us posted how things are going.:lol0: