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I had surgery at Vanderbilt last Thursday. Doing well. First 48 hours were tough but it has gotten better each day.

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I'm glad its getting better for you...

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Hi, I live in Columbia had surgery at Centennial on January 16 my surgeon was Dr. Dyer

Are you working out yet and if so, where at?

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Hi, I live in Columbia had surgery at Centennial on January 16 my surgeon was Dr. Dyer

Are you working out yet and if so, where at?

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I have one at Planet Fitness but I think I'll cancel. We joined the Wellness so we can use pool this summer. Did you do sleeve or RNY? I'm just a week post op but I can't wait to get back to Water aerobics at Franklin Rec. I miss it. My ultimate goal (one of them) is to do a 5k someday. But that is a long, long, loooong way off.

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I had the sleeve it's been very difficult for me two days after coming home I was put on a picc line for 14 hours a day for almost two weeks but still have been successful at losing just now starting to feel normal I have energy issues and not getting in enough Protein but all in all doing good

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Oh no! That must have delayed your recovery a good deal. I had the sleeve too. Struggling to get in enough fluids and Protein but I suppose that's normal the first week. Hope you are on the mend. I'm here and close by if you need any support. This stuff isn't for wimps!

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It took me a little while but I made it through just make sure you get the fluids in even if that's all you can get in that's why I ended up on picc line I dehydrated had never felt so bad in my life it was rough and no it's definitely not for wimps and definitely not taking the easy way out last time I weighed I was down 50 pounds so I'm excited

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Nothing about this is easy, that's for sure!

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I believe so. Don't quote me but I was told that early in my journey. I've only been to one meeting preop. It was good but in some ways, I think this site is better.

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Well it's been awhile since I have been on the site. Hope everyone is doing well. I have lost over 70 pounds since October. 29th. Have been working out at Anytime Fitness off of Kedron in spring hill. Love it and it is so clean and the equipment is really good. You can also get a trainer for around $10 a session. There is a support group that meets in Franklin that meets the 1st Monday of the month. I think anyone can attend even though it is done by Centenial. I am doing my 1st 5K in Franklin on April the 1st. Walking not running. I am excited. Let me know if any of y'all would be interested in getting together and do our own kind support group.

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    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
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      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

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      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
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      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

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      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
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      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
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      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

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