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Just joined. I have my sleeve scheduled for March 25 I'm VERRRY excited & nervous @ the same time!! I had my gallbladder removed and really hope it's not as painful.. I undertand everyone is different my question to you guys how long before you were able to return to work?

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I'm march 25th too! Have u started your liquid diet yet? I start mine on Monday :-/

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Not yet I'm also thinking about starting Monday. Are you excited?

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Very excited and kinda scared at the same time. I just don't know what to expect afterwards. Everybody's experiences are so different. I've had two c-sections so I kinda remember the pain from those.

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I had 3! I've also had my gallbladder removed & I think tht pain was worse but went away & healed WAAAAY faster.

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Going back to work depends on the job you do. I ran a daycare at the time and went back in 2 weeks with little assistance

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The pain I had was not as bad as having my gall bladder removed. I will tell you to make sure you stay hydrated and drink like they recommend. I got to the point that Water made me nauseous so I got really dehydrated 3 weeks after and ended up in hospital for 2 days

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Hi Cely and Carrie I am having surgery March 19 I too and nervous and ready to get it over with. I have been on Pre op diet since Jan. 10. I hate it but I have lost 26lbs so far so its worth it. The worst is yet to come. One week Clear Liquids, :wacko: 1 week shakes only. Then pureed foods then mushy foods.

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Hi Cely and Carrie I am having surgery March 19 I too and nervous and ready to get it over with. I have been on Pre op diet since Jan. 10. I hate it but I have lost 26lbs so far so its worth it. The worst is yet to come. One week clear liquids' date=' :wacko: 1 week shakes only. Then pureed foods then mushy foods.[/quote']

Hello! I'm just really hoping people exaggerate their stories. I also hope I just don't crave food anymore. Can you imagine?? Good luck to you

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Welcome! So excited for you. In my opinion the first week post-op is NOT pleasant. BUT sooooo worth it in the end. I would do it again for sure. I went back to work as a nurse at a clinic a week later and did fine, naps are good early out. Good luck!

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Welcome! So excited for you. In my opinion the first week post-op is NOT pleasant. BUT sooooo worth it in the end. I would do it again for sure. I went back to work as a nurse at a clinic a week later and did fine' date=' naps are good early out. Good luck![/quote']

Thnx!

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Hello! I'm just really hoping people exaggerate their stories. I also hope I just don't crave food anymore. Can you imagine?? Good luck to you

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Yeah my story is not exaggerated Im confused now. What part did you think was?

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Yeah my story is not exaggerated Im confused now. What part did you think was?

Guess that didn't come out right.. I meant just some people on here (not you) tell some horror stories. I just am hoping I don't experience anything like some people have. I don't know what I was thinking when I typed that ...too much thinking I guess about everything ..LOL

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Ok thats fine lol I try to avoid the horror stories and think positive :-)

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Ok thats fine lol I try to avoid the horror stories and think positive :-)

Yea I'm trying to think positive. I hope these two weeks fly by. Gonna just try and stay busy to help pass the time.

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