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Pray.. feel confident and embrace this new journey. It will be one of the best decisions you ever made. Remember it's a tool and follow the doctors and nut directives. Also this journey is yours you own it. You can't focus on others and how they feel what they do or don't do. Good luck.

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The day has COME JAN 26TH SOO NERVOUS!! ANYONE GOT ANY GOOD TIPS FOR ME :)

Stock up on gas x

Walk several times a day

Dixie cups

Small baby size utensils

listen to your body and rest

Patience

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ANYONE NERVES ABOUT SLEEVE?

@@MOALAFAM11

i think the above question/statement should be rephrased.............

"Is there anyone who is NOT nervous about being sleeved"???

i was extremely nervous the month of upcoming surgery

all surgeries have their "possibilities" small chances there "MIGHT" be a complication/problem :blink:

i think the % of worry by people about to be sleeved is 98-100%

but the actual % of people with problems might be 1 - 2% ???

tips for when you are at home???

Party Hearty :lol:

then again..........

i always think/say that the Water issue is the most important :rolleyes:

you CAN live without eating for a time period

but you NOT live without Water :angry:

YOU MUST DRINK - YOU MUST DRINK - YOU MUST DRINK - YOU MUST............

did i get my point across? ;)

it might be hard at first to drink water

try drinking liquids at normal/room temperature

chrystal light also is good

take small sips

maybe set a "reminder"/bell/timer every 5 minutes or so to drink/sip more water

stop drinking 1/2 hour before you eat

do not EVER drink while you are eating :angry:

do not drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat

drink at least 64 oz of water a day

not drinking enough water can/will make you dehydrated :blink:

you will then have to go to hospital and be rehydrated by IV's

do everything slowly

don't overdue

its time to take care of YOU

tell hubby or significant other or............ to fend for themselves :lol:

tell the kids to run (or crawl) around at the park for a few hours :D

then you can get your necessary rest

by the time they get home they will be tuckered out

easy to put to bed :lol:

surgery one from today

i'll "allow" you to be a little worried about surgery :unsure:

but enough is enough ;)

put your excited cap on too :rolleyes:

after all you are on the way to a healthier, happier, longer life

who deserves it more ;)

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

Edited by proudgrammy

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what is Dixie cups and gas x

@@MOALAFAM11

silly head ;)

dixie cups are those cute, teeny paper cups that would be in a bathroom dispenser

gas X is for heartburn

good luck next monday

speedy recovery :rolleyes:

kathy

Edited by proudgrammy

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@@MOALAFAM11

silly head ;)

dixie cups are those cute, teeny paper cups that would be in a bathroom dispenser

gas X is for heartburn

good luck next monday

speedy recovery :rolleyes:

kathy

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My hospital gave me those little medicine cups to sip from like the kind on the tops of nyquil bottles. When I was discharged I asked for a few to take home. For the first week I sipped from them. It was a good reminder to sip and drink slow.

My advice is to relax. Deep breathing, meditations, anything you can think of to relax. If you pray, say a prayer. Then just let go.

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Just relax. I was so nervous and almost chose not to do it on the day of my procedure. I'm really glad I did it. Had my procedure December 29. The best advice I can give is relax and think about all the positive changes coming you're way. The biggest thing for me was buying 5oz Dixie cups. That helped me so I didn't over drink in one sitting. Keep us posted on you're progress!!!!!!!!

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Hi all, I am booked in for feb 19th

Conversation with my mum earlier tonight has really got me stressing.. The operation will cost me approx $16k and there is always the possibility of complications which means 1000s more in cost and hospital stay

I'm trying to be positive and look at the bigger picture but the stress of the above has really got me anxious.. Do I just cancel and go back to life as it is..? Or take the risk and what will be will be? Positive reinforcement is definitely needed here :( send help!

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@@kelliep keep ur head up and honestly I would follow through with it all I see our people sooo happy after and I feel like I got this far to back out now!! Keep me posted with urs and I will with mine after Monday... we're our u getting it done at what city?

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@@kelliep - Can you afford the out of pocket cost? Can you pay that in installments?

As for complications, please keep in mind there are many of us who had zero complications. I have had a relatively pain-free and uneventful surgical course. I couldn't be happier.

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Hi guys, feeling a lot better today. I'm from Australia, not sure if this is american or international?

The 16k I can afford, & I'm just keeping positive in knowing I'm a young healthy girl so complications are quite rare. I know I'm in great hands with my Doctor. However any operation is scary :(

Where are you all from? Any words of advice or wisdom so I don't drive myself insane over the next month! Haha

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