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Okie_RN    27

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Umm not really lol!! But I'm getting better each day. I got Premier Protein so I could get the Protein requirements with fewer shakes. They have 30 g each and I can get almost two down now and I get a bottle of Water. I had some post op issues so I got some of my Fluid from popsicles too. But I don't think I have hit the "suggested amount" yet. It's getting easier though.

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athena3127    199

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7wks post op and things get easier each and every day! Once you have the surgery you simply need to allow your tummy time to heal. I still have issues with liquid and Protein intake. But tomorrow is a new day and I'll try again tomorrow :) hugs of support!

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Okie_RN    27

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7wks post op and things get easier each and every day! Once you have the surgery you simply need to allow your tummy time to heal. I still have issues with liquid and Protein intake. But tomorrow is a new day and I'll try again tomorrow :) hugs of support!

That's awesome! I love hearing inspiring stories. So how much wt have you lost this far?

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rileyoshea    15

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There is no freaking out! Yes that first 24 hours is a bit uncomfortable and you are only human - you will doubt yourself until you are in the OR and under the good sleepy stuff.

I have to be honest - the hardest part for me was the gosh darn gas bubble and the moronic fool in the next room who was having a party with his family. I do believe that when I finally was able to expel some of the gas bubble I may have scared them into leaving. :)

The surgery was by far the best decision I have made in the past 20 years and I am so happy to say that my primary care doctor was so supportive of my decision. She is my champion. I have more energy - my children are benefitting from the healthier eating and my husband is having the surgery on the 8th of January. I am so happy you are making this choice for yourself. I am a firm believer in this surgery and I have finally lost the baby weight (15 years later but hey, who's counting).

Stephie and ShineShine - ask me anything you want any time - I am an open book and I have no issues sharing and congrats on making this decision

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Okie_RN    27

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There is no freaking out! Yes that first 24 hours is a bit uncomfortable and you are only human - you will doubt yourself until you are in the OR and under the good sleepy stuff.

I have to be honest - the hardest part for me was the gosh darn gas bubble and the moronic fool in the next room who was having a party with his family. I do believe that when I finally was able to expel some of the gas bubble I may have scared them into leaving. :)

The surgery was by far the best decision I have made in the past 20 years and I am so happy to say that my primary care doctor was so supportive of my decision. She is my champion. I have more energy - my children are benefitting from the healthier eating and my husband is having the surgery on the 8th of January. I am so happy you are making this choice for yourself. I am a firm believer in this surgery and I have finally lost the baby weight (15 years later but hey, who's counting).

Stephie and ShineShine - ask me anything you want any time - I am an open book and I have no issues sharing and congrats on making this decision

How long ago did you have your sleeve? (Merry Christmas)

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bobbyswife    862

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Very exciting! Best wishes!

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Okie_RN    27

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Very nervous though. Almost to where I've had 2nd thoughts. Did anyone else feel that way?

Every single day. Sometimes I still wonder if I did the right thing. Lol I know I did, you just sometimes have those thoughts.

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