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So I have been lurking for awhile but I finally got the guts to post! So I just got approved for Gastric Bypass surgery! I'm having my 2nd consult next week! Ok I am getting a little cold feet! I'm scared to death that I am not doing the right thing by getting the surgery! Ok so everyone out there that has had the surgery, was it worth it???? I have 4 kids at home so how long is the recovery process? Any stay at home moms out there? I need encouragement!

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I haven't had my surgery yet. But I am a stay at home mom of two. The surgery is scary, but I know in my heart it's the only way for me to be as healthy as I can be. Especially for myself and my family. Good luck and I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you..

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Im a stay at home mom of one. My husband is an over the road truck driver so we only see him 2-3 times a month. I have surgery scheduled for Friday August 3rd. Surgery is scary but it's definitely worth it. You will do just great :)

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I'm a stay at home mom of 4 ranging from 1 to 14 in age. I was down about 3 days then fine my energy was a little low but I just cleaned the house really well before surgery and had to do things at my own pace after I'm 1 month out and say yes do it.

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I'm a stay at home mom of 4 as well. 17,13,8,&4 I'm 5 weeks post op and I'm glad I had the surgery. It was 3 weeks of recovery for me. I am still very tired after simple tasks but no more pain. I couldn't have done this without my sister husband and kids help

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Welcome to the group! I'm a stay at home mom of 3 kiddos. Ages 15,4,2 unfortunately married over 16 years. I had surgery May 30, 2012 was 211lbs had 30 day diet went to 197lbs and now after surgery I'm 167lbs I feel good. I would recommend this surgery. I also exercise.

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Welcome to the group! I'm a stay at home mom of 3 kiddos. Ages 15' date='4,2 unfortunately married over 16 years. I had surgery May 30, 2012 was 211lbs had 30 day diet went to 197lbs and now after surgery I'm 167lbs I feel good. I would recommend this surgery. I also exercise.[/quote']

Mami you're doing great. I had doctors appointment today and I am down 51 pounds. My surgery was April 23rd. I asked my surgeon was that good and he said what do you think. I said I guess it's ok. He said that I'm doing great. He said if I keep doing what I'm doing I should be able to loose another 30 pounds by my next appointment which is in three months.

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I had my surgery on 4-11-12 and it was the best decision of my life. I had the open gastric bypass and was back at work on day 14.

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Mami you're doing great. I had doctors appointment today and I am down 51 pounds. My surgery was April 23rd. I asked my surgeon was that good and he said what do you think. I said I guess it's ok. He said that I'm doing great. He said if I keep doing what I'm doing I should be able to loose another 30 pounds by my next appointment which is in three months.

Berniec you are doing great. The month haven't ended yet so I think I can lose another 15lbs but I'm in no hurry. I keep thinking about sagging. I'm working out my arms like crazy.

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