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After waiting for What felt like forever I finally got my date, April 21. I have three weeks of pre open dieting which starts tomorrow and to be honest I'm second guessing everything. I know I can't loose the weight and keep it off on my own but I'm terrified of how much pain I'm going to be in after surgery. I've never even had stitches.

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Don't be terrified of the pain. sometimes you let your imagination get the best of you and that can derail you. I had gastric bypass surgery and when I first woke up in recovery I was uncomfortable with pain in my chest right below my ribs. Within moments a nurse gave me medication and I felt so much better. The worst pain is actually from the gas they use to do the surgery and that goes away the more you walk and drink Water.

I was completely off all pain medication the day after I went home from the hospital.

You will get through this. Stop freaking out about the pain and think about all the things you will be able to do after surgery. Things you probably cannot even imagine right now.

Crossing your legs

Fitting in airplane seats without an extender

Dropping many sizes so fast that you actually enjoy trying on new clothes

Getting good reports on your health when you go to the doctor

Wanting to eat healthy foods vs. crap

The list goes on and on......

Think about how great your life will become and focus on that instead.

The best of luck to you for a speedy recovery!

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If you want to minimize the pain from surgery, make sure you walk for 20-30 minutes each day prior to surgery beginning now.

I experienced very little pain from surgery. I took no pain medicine after I left the recovery room. I had no need. I attribute most of this to the walking I did before surgery and after I left the operating room.

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