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I guess my point is , we all chose to have this done for a reason that was important to us and when we start to get anxious we just have to remember what those reasons are :)

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I guess my point is ' date=' we all chose to have this done for a reason that was important to us and when we start to get anxious we just have to remember what those reasons are :)[/quote']

That's exactly what I did. I finished all the pre-op requirements, got approval, and by that time I had my answer. I turned 37 today, I'm nurse too, actually a NP, with diabetes and HTN. I know I have probably 25 more years working, and I didn't think I'd make it there with co-morbidities. It's a hard decision, but I think it reaps many rewards.

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That's exactly what I did. I finished all the pre-op requirements' date=' got approval, and by that time I had my answer. I turned 37 today, I'm nurse too, actually a NP, with diabetes and HTN. I know I have probably 25 more years working, and I didn't think I'd make it there with co-morbidities. It's a hard decision, but I think it reaps many rewards.[/quote']

I know !! Me too , I am a nurse as well not an NP that's awesome ad congrats !!! I just stepped back one day and said wow , I am 31 years old with diabetes , HTN, and hyperlipemia ... Longevity is not looking good for me . I want to be healthy for my son ... I am really anxious but I know I need this

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I would think long and hard....I am kinda sorry I did it....I did it sep 9th and have been ill ever since.....I thought it would be great , that I would feel great and do stuff and be so awsome....well I have been vomiting all the time...even with the anti vomit pill,...I cant keep down anything...

I have tried everthing...yes Im losing weight....but kinda not the right way.....not feeling so good...feel weak..shaky..and tired.........

wished I was back how I was...............

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I'm scheduled for surgery 10/15 and I'm so confused every day I start out excited and then by evening I change my mind! I live with my boyfriend and I'm not sure if I'm going to even let him know that I am having surgery because he has a hard time lying to people so I know that he would just give it away if someone asked him. So im not going to give him that burden.Not that I'm ashamed I just don't think it's anyone else's business. I'm 29yo nurse and student from NJ.

How are you planning on hiding the surgery from your boyfriend, esp. since you live together?

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How are you planning on hiding the surgery from your boyfriend' date=' esp. since you live together?[/quote']

I would like to know that same thing...

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I would think long and hard....I am kinda sorry I did it....I did it sep 9th and have been ill ever since.....I thought it would be great ' date=' that I would feel great and do stuff and be so awsome....well I have been vomiting all the time...even with the anti vomit pill,...I cant keep down anything...

I have tried everthing...yes Im losing weight....but kinda not the right way.....not feeling so good...feel weak..shaky..and tired.........

wished I was back how I was...............[/quote']

I've had horrible bouts of nausea, too. I had advanced to full liquids, then had to go back to Clear Liquids. I know everyone's road is not easy, but it is surgery. It will take some time to feel better. Are you staying hydrated? Dehydration can make you feel worse. My last episode of nausea and vomiting was actually brought on by dehydration. Take care of yourself, and don't rush it. Did you have any co-morbidities? If so, think about what your life will be like after you've recovered. No more meds!!!!

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I am scheduled for 12-4 and am in NJ also. I fo get nervous about it sometimes but I have had surgery before and always tolerated it well. I just no that the comorbidities are stacking up, and I want to lose the weight and improve my life. It is nerve racking at times, but I know I can do it and I can still remember the way skinnier me and all that I did and I want it back!!!

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I had my surgery on Aug. 27th. So glad the stress of that is behind me. What helped me decide was that if I didn't lose wt. I was going to have changes in my life - like all the complications from Diabetes- don't fool yourself this will practically kill you - I'm a nurse and all nurses fear diabetes as we have seen how it destroys the body. So I decided that I would rather undergo changes now to my lifestyle and take the risk of surgery - which I felt was small for a huge benefit in a short time. Looking better and doing all the things with my family that I couldn't being obese seals the deal. Its normal to question a big decision just make sure you really understand the risks of staying obese and be realistic if you can lose wt on your own and keep it off. I am finaly feeling so good -its been 2 weeks almost post-op- and as I am so excited for my future. I have no regrets. Find a very experienced surgeon and find a bariatric center of excellence - that is important. Good luck.

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I would like to know that same thing...

Why?

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How are you planning on hiding the surgery from your boyfriend' date=' esp. since you live together?[/quote']

Hernia repair

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You live in NJ who is your surgeon I will also be sleeved on 10/15

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Who is your surgeon I will be sleeved on10/15 as well and I love in Jersey sorry I sent it twice

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Dr Bilof-Garden State Bariatrics

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