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So I got my approval and I an scheduled for surgery jan 29th I am incredibly nervous and excited-ish and arghhh all at once. I have a one and a half year old and it breaks my heart to be so far away from her and not being able to lift and play with her for 6 weeks but I want to live an be happy to see her and my future children grow up. I want to break my familiez cycle of dyin of heart diseases blood pressure issues and diabetis an obesity. I will no longer let myself live to eat, there is so much more to life I am 23 I have a happy future to look forward too. If anyone has any words of encouragement or wisdom to give please say it. These nerves and anxiety are taking thier toll, wish I had more family support and understanding.

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Don't you worry love time will pass by quick enough for you to carry your baby. Mine is on the 30th and I am so nervous. Never been on an operating table before. My family wasn't as supportive but now they are. I wish you the best and trust me we will look a lot different a year from now. I will keep you in my prayers and all I can say is think the positive. You will be breaking a cycle in your family and to me you are building a legacy forever to remember. Best of luck.

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I had my surgery a little over 4 weeks ago. I did not have any problems whatsoever. I was up walking the halls that afternoon and had minimal pain. I had a pain pump that I could use whenever I needed medicine that kept me very very comfortable :). I was given liquid pain meds that I filled before my surgery so I would be prepared when I came home. I gained weight in the hospital due to fluids and post op swelling but it came off a few days after I came home. All in all the surgery was a breeze!! This is a tool for us to use with our weight issues. I plan to make the best use of mine!! Good luck to both of you and best wishes.

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Thanks everyone for the encouragement it really helps!!

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Congrats on your surgery date, I wish you the best of luck and a speedy and healthy recovery after your surgery. I just got my Psych Eval appt scheduled today for Feb. 5th and I'm so excited and nervous because that means I'm that much closer to having my surgery. SUPER SUPER EXCITED!

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So I got my approval and I an scheduled for surgery jan 29th I am incredibly nervous and excited-ish and arghhh all at once. I have a one and a half year old and it breaks my heart to be so far away from her and not being able to lift and play with her for 6 weeks but I want to live an be happy to see her and my future children grow up. I want to break my familiez cycle of dyin of heart diseases blood pressure issues and diabetis an obesity. I will no longer let myself live to eat' date=' there is so much more to life I am 23 I have a happy future to look forward too. If anyone has any words of encouragement or wisdom to give please say it. These nerves and anxiety are taking thier toll, wish I had more family support and understanding.[/quote']

Congrats!

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So everynight I go to sleep at like 4-5am cause i keep thinking about my surgery, tomorrow starts my liquid diet and i am feeling seriously anxious. I hope this 9 days flies by.

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So I got my approval and I an scheduled for surgery jan 29th I am incredibly nervous and excited-ish and arghhh all at once. I have a one and a half year old and it breaks my heart to be so far away from her and not being able to lift and play with her for 6 weeks but I want to live an be happy to see her and my future children grow up. I want to break my familiez cycle of dyin of heart diseases blood pressure issues and diabetis an obesity. I will no longer let myself live to eat' date=' there is so much more to life I am 23 I have a happy future to look forward too. If anyone has any words of encouragement or wisdom to give please say it. These nerves and anxiety are taking thier toll, wish I had more family support and understanding.[/quote']

Congrats! Mine is the 29th too and I have a 2 yr old. I haven't had my pre op appt yet. Probably Monday. On diet trying to lose a few lbs before that day and exercising. 6 weeks not lifting or playing? My papers say 2 weeks but really be careful first 4. Wow@ 6 weeks!! That's hard. Mines pretty independent but still

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And I'm 24 :) so close to you

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Congrats! Mine is the 29th too and I have a 2 yr old. I haven't had my pre op appt yet. Probably Monday. On diet trying to lose a few lbs before that day and exercising. 6 weeks not lifting or playing? My papers say 2 weeks but really be careful first 4. Wow@ 6 weeks!! That's hard. Mines pretty independent but still

Yeah I thought it was weird too, i started my diet today all i have to say in funkalicious like its alright but a thick chocolate shake for Breakfast is no egg an cheese. Congrats on ur surgery!! My pre op appt is the 24 let me know how urs goes!

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