I have been waiting months to say this to you people!

[Chrystee 838]

Hurah!

[*Lexie* 1,486]

@@waitingtoexhale Congrats, I hope everything goes smoothly today.

One word of advice to anyone pre-op, do not try to avoid the pain medication. That turned out to be a big mistake and my poor hubby had to go out at 4am to get my script filled.

I was lucky, no gas pains at all. My stomach feels like Jillian Michaels gave me a personal ab workout for like 45 minutes. Just sore muscles really. The surgeon said they also repaired a hiatal hernia while they were in there so that makes things a bit more sore.

I know each day will get a little easier and I'm so glad to be on the other side and not scared of the unknown. It's totally worth it. All of you on this site gave me tons of courage and I really appreciate it.

p.s. Just the idea of food kind of disgusts me. It's hard work just to sip a Protein shake and Water.

[resipsa89 28]

Please keep in touch. I am 62 and will be 63 on the 22nd of November after surgery on the 17th of November.

@@haleytrim My birthday is the 22nd of November as well and I am hoping for a surgery date around then as well. Small world!! I will be 25!

[resipsa89 28]

@@*Lexie* I've heard that hernia repairs make the recovery a little more rough than usual, so you seem to be doing great!!

I hope I don't get those dreaded gas pains as well Good luck on your journey!!

[*Lexie* 1,486]

@@resipsa89 Thanks, I think you are right. I am off pain medications and doing well with Tylenol. And the food aversion is only temporary. My husband made brats last night and they smelled very good. I used to think it sounded so gross to puree food but if I was on puree, I would have blended up one of those brats last night. LOL

[haleytrim 244]

I will be sure to wish you happy birth day. Who is doing your surgery?

@@haleytrim My birthday is the 22nd of November as well and I am hoping for a surgery date around then as well. Small world!! I will be 25!

[mnmlst 249]

Lexie that's great! We had about the same start weight so I can't wait to see how you do. Congrats on your loss so far!

[leenieceymic1 90]

Glad your doing well Lexie!!!!

[resipsa89 28]

@@haleytrim I actually just got my date today even though everything is being submitted to insurance tomorrow- October 21st! I'm having it done with Dr. Jeffrey Strain in Englewood, New Jersey. Very excited but mostly nervous

[haleytrim 244]

@@haleytrim I actually just got my date today even though everything is being submitted to insurance tomorrow- October 21st! I'm having it done with Dr. Jeffrey Strain in Englewood, New Jersey. Very excited but mostly nervous

Great! Keep a good attitude and think positively. So excited for us both.