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joleneB    26

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I had my surgery yesterday!! I'll be going home tonight around 5 or 6 as long as I'm able to take my liquids ok. I'm a little sore today I've been taking the Toradol every 6 hrs, I'm not using the morphine it makes me too groggy. Definitely gave the left shoulder pain but it is bearable. Had my X-ray thus morning to check for leaks and everything looks good so I'll be getting liquids soon.

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terisis    14

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I had my surgery yesterday!! I'll be going home tonight around 5 or 6 as long as I'm able to take my liquids ok. I'm a little sore today I've been taking the Toradol every 6 hrs, I'm not using the morphine it makes me too groggy. Definitely gave the left shoulder pain but it is bearable. Had my X-ray thus morning to check for leaks and everything looks good so I'll be getting liquids soon.

How was the overall experience

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joleneB    26

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I had my surgery yesterday!! I'll be going home tonight around 5 or 6 as long as I'm able to take my liquids ok. I'm a little sore today I've been taking the Toradol every 6 hrs, I'm not using the morphine it makes me too groggy. Definitely gave the left shoulder pain but it is bearable. Had my X-ray thus morning to check for leaks and everything looks good so I'll be getting liquids soon.

How was the overall experience
So far the pain experience is so much less than I expected, i do feel swollen and it feels "heavy" or like " tugging" inside my belly. I've had no nausea, I'd say overall I'm very happy.

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tebowfan    70

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It was definitely not as bad as I've read on here. I had a revision from band to bypass and hernia repair & scar tissue to clear out and I've hardly needed any meds

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Cherryhair    88

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Consider yourself lucky:-)

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Kraeok24    8

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My surgery is Monday at 7:30am. I am getting very nervous and excited all at the same time. I can hardly believe it is this close. I went today and had my hair done and got a pedicure as my mother's day gift from my family. I have been on my pre op diet since the 28th of April and have done very well with it. All the nervousness is getting to me. Really need some encouragement.

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Cupcake    801

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MissCindy your right we both have the same surgery day May 19 lol we have 19 days and counting.i am so ready for this , I know all of my May surgery friends are with me, what I'd everyone packing and preparing ?

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BariatricCeliac    33

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MissCindy your right we both have the same surgery day May 19 lol we have 19 days and counting.i am so ready for this , I know all of my May surgery friends are with me, what I'd everyone packing and preparing ?

Right now I've been focused so hard on this pre-op diet, I've barely thought about packing for the hospital. I know I have to bring my CPAP and I think I need some comfy clothes (don't want my butt hanging out while I'm walking, lol) but I dunno what else.

I'm so anxious for the 20th to get here! I am so impatient... but I keep trying to remind myself that I have PLENTY to keep me busy until then.

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niasia33    40

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Hi everyone! I am on day 9 of 14 day pre-op diet! Thank you God!!!! Didn't know how was would do it but it actually hasn't been bad at all and no cheating at all. My surgery is May 16th an I'm soooo excited! No nervous just ready to start my new life!

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Ozikiwi    13

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<p>Hi anyone having surgery in May, I am looking for a buddy. Thanks.</p>

I am having mine May 21st

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Ozikiwi    13

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<p>Hi anyone having surgery in May, I am looking for a buddy. Thanks.</p>

Yes I am having surgery May 21st

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allielee    263

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I am also scheduled may 21. I'm getting a revision from lapband to bypass.. I'm from CT..

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Ms. Laydee2014    9

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My surgery is Monday at 7:30am. I am getting very nervous and excited all at the same time. I can hardly believe it is this close. I went today and had my hair done and got a pedicure as my mother's day gift from my family. I have been on my pre op diet since the 28th of April and have done very well with it. All the nervousness is getting to me. Really need some encouragement.

We're in the same boat!!! My RNY is also Monday also (5/12) and trying to calm my nerves... Feeling anxious, happy, nervous, resolute all at the same time..... My time to be at the hospital is 11am- nothing to eat/drink after midnight tomorrow.

I'm sure you will be fine (we both will be) :rolleyes: I went to by a timer for after I get home to time my meals vs. when I can drink liquids. So glad it's finally here but it's really nerve-wrecking....

Good Luck to you!!!!!

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Pretty Blue 1969    0

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Hi Cupcake! I'm having surgery May 20th.

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