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Update: I got my approval about a week ago. My surgery will be June 16th :).

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Congrats!

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Hello. Had surgery on the 29th and was in so much pain. The pain meds helped a lot. I am supposed to be discharged today. Hope everyone is doing well.

Remember, walking will help a whole lot, congratulations and welcome to the Loser's side.

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Update: I got my approval about a week ago. My surgery will be June 16th :).

yayy...congrats.

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OK!!!!......IT IS OFFICIAL!!!!! I AM NOT TELLING ANYONE ELSE ABOUT MY UPCOMING SURGERY. UUHHHGG ....IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE IN MY LIFE IS JUST NEGATIVE AS HELL, I TOLD MY MOM AND BROTHER TODAY THEY PISSED ME OFF SO BAD THAT I JUST GOT UP AND WALKED OUT AND SPED OFF...I DIDN'T ASK FOR THEIR OPINIONS I JUST NEED SOME POST -OP SUPPORT DAMN!!

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I'm a week out. I'm not really in pain. There's some discomfort when I try to lie down. The preop diet was hard for me. I wish you luck!

Thank you! We'll I officially just started my pre-op diet! I'll take one day at a time, pray and lean on you guys for support.

I'm glad to here that your doing well and not in too much pain! Are you able to do much walking at home?

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OK!!!!......IT IS OFFICIAL!!!!! I AM NOT TELLING ANYONE ELSE ABOUT MY UPCOMING SURGERY. UUHHHGG ....IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE IN MY LIFE IS JUST NEGATIVE AS HELL, I TOLD MY MOM AND BROTHER TODAY THEY PISSED ME OFF SO BAD THAT I JUST GOT UP AND WALKED OUT AND SPED OFF...I DIDN'T ASK FOR THEIR OPINIONS I JUST NEED SOME POST -OP SUPPORT DAMN!!

I know the feeling relentless! That is why I'm having my surgery privately! Only my husband, sister and best friend know I'm having the surgery. I have found out though other family members how unsupportive my family is about weight loss surgery. So I just keep my mouth shut because we need positivity though this journey!!!

If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here!

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THANK U NIASIA33, I AM SURE TO TAKE U UP ON THAT!

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congrats Hun I'm scheduled for May 12th

Thank you :)

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How long is everyone's pre op diets? Mine will be 1 week.

Thanks for the congrats ladies :) . I hope you are all doing well. Warm up that losers bench for me,ill be there soon.

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We'll just officially started my pre-op diet! It a 2 wk liquid diet with 5 Protein shakes per day, chicken broth, Jello, and ice pops. Wow that doesn't seem like much but I'm gonna get through this diet and on to the losers bench in 2wks!!

My surgery us May 16th!

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OK!!!!......IT IS OFFICIAL!!!!! I AM NOT TELLING ANYONE ELSE ABOUT MY UPCOMING SURGERY. UUHHHGG ....IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE IN MY LIFE IS JUST NEGATIVE AS HELL, I TOLD MY MOM AND BROTHER TODAY THEY PISSED ME OFF SO BAD THAT I JUST GOT UP AND WALKED OUT AND SPED OFF...I DIDN'T ASK FOR THEIR OPINIONS I JUST NEED SOME POST -OP SUPPORT DAMN!!

What I learned about non-family support, it's one of two things, one the maybe scared for you and don't know how to relate it to you, or the May become jealous of your transformation. My husband didn't support me at first, when he start seeing my change and how happy I was becoming, he final was honest, that he was fearful. Your family need to be educated about the surgery, then they may have a change of heart, but if not, cling to the people that support you whole heartedly because you will need it, this transformation is also a mental change. Good luck.

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Thank you! We'll I officially just started my pre-op diet! I'll take one day at a time, pray and lean on you guys for support.

I'm glad to here that your doing well and not in too much pain! Are you able to do much walking at home?

I'm walking maybe two or three blocks and back. I've also gone to Walmart and walked around. That took a toll on me and I ended up in the motorized chair. Each day is better though. You'll do fine.

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OK!!!!......IT IS OFFICIAL!!!!! I AM NOT TELLING ANYONE ELSE ABOUT MY UPCOMING SURGERY. UUHHHGG ....IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE IN MY LIFE IS JUST NEGATIVE AS HELL, I TOLD MY MOM AND BROTHER TODAY THEY PISSED ME OFF SO BAD THAT I JUST GOT UP AND WALKED OUT AND SPED OFF...I DIDN'T ASK FOR THEIR OPINIONS I JUST NEED SOME POST -OP SUPPORT DAMN!!

I went through the same thing! Which is why I was reluctant to tell anyone while I was pre-op. My mom learned while I was having surgery, I had my husband tell her. My sis learned through her. Now my mom and sis are among my top supporters. Perhaps they are just worried, the potential risks how you'll do during the operation, and after? Many people hear or read about the risks, and are reluctant to accept it. Give them time. In the meantime, take care of YOU! Do what you need to do to ensure you'll get through this successfully! We are here for support!

Best to you!

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