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Hello my friends. It's been a while I'm following this great forum though I didn't have the courage to show up until yesterday. I'm so touched by all the kindness and support of the members, the generosity of all of u is so inspiring: taking the time to replying and pushing forward and advising...that's a lot to which I 'm so grateful... I'm scheduled to April 3rd. Scared. Hesitating. Dreaming. I'll rely on u to keep me down to earth. Thank u for being here. U're my big circle of friends.

Ps: I hope my English isn't awkward as I think it is lol

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Your English was fine. Welcome to the site!

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Your English is good. Welcome. Don't be scared. Just word of advice after surgery ans soon as they give you the OKAY to walk around... WALK WALK WALK all around the hospital halls. BELIEVE ME you will feel good once you start walking. Maybe 10 -15 minutes every other hour while your awake. When your discharged go to a mall or if its warm out walk for about 30-45... of course start slowly like 20 minutes and then increase it. It will help with your recuperation including the Gas. Good Luck and this is what we are ALL here for. SUPPORT. I find myslef in this site like 70% of my day lol.

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Welcome elpaso.. Funny, I find myself here a lot too. Kind of like the neighborhood coffee shop. (ok, maybe that's just a Seattle thing) anyway

Kumbayah y'all.. Kumbaya y'all... Lalalah

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Ps: I hope my English isn't awkward

elpaso73

You speak "gooder" English than me :lol:

only kidding - i on purpose used incorrect grammer - don't do it :lol:

where are you from???

there are people from many different countries on the board - i find it amazing!!!

WLS this Wednesday????

terrific!!!!

i understand you being nervous and excited

do you know all the "rules" to follow post surgery?

do you have a special nutritionalist??

or will your surgeon be advising you how to eat??

we all were NEWBIES at one time

don't be afraid to ask any questions - we're here to help :)

welcome to the board

good luck

speedy recovery :)

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Your English is good. Welcome. Don't be scared. Just word of advice after surgery ans soon as they give you the OKAY to walk around... WALK WALK WALK all around the hospital halls. BELIEVE ME you will feel good once you start walking. Maybe 10 -15 minutes every other hour while your awake. When your discharged go to a mall or if its warm out walk for about 30-45... of course start slowly like 20 minutes and then increase it. It will help with your recuperation including the Gas. Good Luck and this is what we are ALL here for. SUPPORT. I find myslef in this site like 70% of my day lol.

Thank you for the advice. I will walk as soon as I can. I've had 2 c-section and I wasn't able to get out of bed for 10 days...I hope this time it's different now that I grew up lol

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Welcome elpaso.. Funny' date=' I find myself here a lot too. Kind of like the neighborhood coffee shop. (ok, maybe that's just a Seattle thing) anyway

Kumbayah y'all.. Kumbaya y'all... Lalalah[/quote']

Hahaha...me too. I feel the same. Thank you for taking the time. Have u been sleeved? If so, When? And r u satisfied so far? Would like to hear from u. Kisses

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elpaso73

You speak "gooder" English than me :lol:

only kidding - i on purpose used incorrect grammer - don't do it :lol:

where are you from???

there are people from many different countries on the board - i find it amazing!!!

WLS this Wednesday????

terrific!!!!

i understand you being nervous and excited

do you know all the "rules" to follow post surgery?

do you have a special nutritionalist??

or will your surgeon be advising you how to eat??

we all were NEWBIES at one time

don't be afraid to ask any questions - we're here to help :)

welcome to the board

good luck

speedy recovery :)

Hello Proudgrammy. Well, I'm from Lebanon, a little beautiful country facing the mediterrannean sea. It's already springtime here. The hospital where I'll get operated has already appointed a nutritionnist and my surgeon seems to be one of the best in the country. He explained it all to me. I can't believe I'm getting sleeved so soon. I mean, it's been like less than a month since I started the procedure and Wednesday is day-D! I am scared but extremely excited to find back the real ME! Reading the positive inputs accross this forum is a true help. Thanks a lot for taking the time. Kisses.

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from Lebanon - appointed a nutritionnist

elpaso73

yet another country heard from - how cool is that?? :)

wednesday will be here the day after tuesday :lol:

very soon :)

good luck during WLS - why don't you relax and take a nap :lol:

speedy recovery :)

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