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Hi, I'm having surgery June 23rd with Dr Tersigni in Coos Bay. I live in the Salem area, and I'm having trouble finding support groups around here! I'd love to find a buddy or support group!

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I am in the Portland area. I am scheduled for surgery July 15-cannot believe it is coming up so fast now. My surgeon is Dr. Emma Patterson. Do you have a pre op diet to follow?

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That's awesome, I've heard good things about Dr Patterson, she was one of the first we checked out, but we just couldn't afford it. I know right? I only have 7 more days! my nerves are really kicking in! I have had a two week Liquid Protein shake, plus 1 light greek yogurt per day, and I'm on day 7 now. Mainly this Pre Op is to shrink the liver, but I am starting out at the largest I have every been so every pound I lose now will hopefully help! Does your surgeon require a Pre Op or liquid diet? You are going to do so great with your surgery! Good Luck (:

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I'm in the Portland area and just had my sleeve done on June 10th by Dr. Patterson. I only had to do 1 day of liquids pre surgery. I don't think I could have much more of that. I'm on liquids now for one more week then on to purees. Woo hooo I can't wait for something with a little substance. ????

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I will have one day of liquids pre op, as well. @@zonetracy how is everything going for you post op? How was your surgery experience at the surgical center?

I am starting to feel nervous and worried about failure. I ate an entire burger at McMenamins tonight even though I only meant to have half. I feel slightly ill right now. I imagine that I won't be eating an entire burger in the future. At least I didn't have fries!

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I will have one day of liquids pre op, as well. @@zonetracy how is everything going for you post op? How was your surgery experience at the surgical center?

I am starting to feel nervous and worried about failure. I ate an entire burger at McMenamins tonight even though I only meant to have half. I feel slightly ill right now. I imagine that I won't be eating an entire burger in the future. At least I didn't have fries!

@@Hengirl, I worry about failure too, so i'm trying to follow the Dr. Patterson's plan to a T. Great job resisting the fries! The surgery center is nice. Both Dr Patterson and her PA Lisa saw me the morning of surgery and the morning after. I only had to stay 1 night and was released pretty early. They won't let you go until you can can get in and out of bed on your own, you can pee, and you can keep down 1 oz of fluids every 15 min for 2 hours. Make sure to get up and walk as soon as you can. My only complaint was they woke me up several times during the night. Just doing their job I suppose :) The caramel Protein shake was better than the vanilla.

As far as the surgery goes, expect your abs to be super sore for at least 5 days. My abs are now just a little sore like i did a few too many crunches. My 5th day was probably my worst day due to lack of calories. Its hard keeping up on all fluids, Protein, and calories when you can only take a sip at a time. I added in gatorade G2 in place of Water on the 5th day and this helped a lot.

Currently just hanging out at home waiting for my first post op on 7/2.

Are you in Portland? I'm out in Hillsboro.

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I am getting so anxious to get it over. I am ordering the Unjury sample pack but I really like the clear Isopure drinks. I have been using them ad my Snacks. It is strange to think that I have lost about 30 pounds eating around 2000 calories per day and soon I will have less than 1000 per day. I just cannot believe I will have energy to walk etc.

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I am in the Portland area. I am scheduled for surgery July 15-cannot believe it is coming up so fast now. My surgeon is Dr. Emma Patterson. Do you have a pre op diet to follow?

Did you have a good experience with her? She is who I have chosen but I haven't met her yet. I'm in the insurance pre-approval stage.

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Central Oregon coast here...I was sleeved about 8 weeks ago


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