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Hello everyone!

I just joined this forum after doing an internet search...and it looks like everyone here has some great stories and advice!

I have surgery tomorrow...and I'm nervous as heck!!

I'm 29 years old, live in California, married and have a 7 year old daughter.

My highest weight was 293, staring weight before liquid diet was 292 and I weighed in yesterday to get my "final" pre surgery weight at 277...boy did I struggle with that. The liquid diet was so hard, but it got easier.

Finally registered at the hospital as well, they didn't say I couldn't eat...just not past midnight..wondering if I should have a "last meal"....haha.

Well, that's pretty much it. I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. Hope the pain isn't too bad after surgery. I've had a c-section before and that was painful!

Thanks!

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Welcome! My surgery is on Thursday and I am on all Clear liquids tomorrow. I am going to miss my Protein shakes as I have gotten used to those being on the liquid diet. I wouldn't have a "last supper" if I were you just because I wouldn't want anything to get in the way of you having a successful surgery.

Best of luck tomorrow!!!

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Welcome and congrats! I wouldnt have the last meal, just in case. I only had to do a two day liquid before surgery...thank goodness! Best of luck to you...keep us posted when you can.

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Congrats! We all wish you well.

P.S. About the "not eating past midnight" thing, it's a little late in the day now but I'd advise fasting for the rest of the day. It shouldn't be an issue operation wise but if you're like me and a host of others you have a tendency to get constipated after anesthesia, and take my word for it, it is NOT pleasant to bear down and push hard to go after abdominal surgery.

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Wishing you the best of luck tomorrow. I hope everything moves smoothly, and you have a speedy recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated on how things are going when you are up to it.

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Wishing you the best tomorrow! We have the same stats almost. I was 294 before surgery and 279 at the time of surgery!! GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS! :)

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Congrats to you. Wish you well and welcome to the site.

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Yayyy you'll do great

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Best wishes, sweetheart!

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Thank you all :)

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Good luck tomorrow!!

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