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Amandawls    2

Amandawls
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I just got my surgery date yesterday! August 17th! Woohoo!!! What are some things you wish you bought before your surgery that you didn't have and what are some things you did buy that you couldn't have done without?

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audaciousmarie    161

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I'm still pre op and I am struggling to lose the weight to get a surgery date just wanted to say CONGRATS to you. However I have heard others who are post op say that be sure to bring a long extension cord so that you can plug in all of your electronic devices. Also I have heard that a belly binder will help get through the first few days. Just my 2 cents. Can't wait to hear from you when you are on the other side!:)

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Amandawls    2

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Thank you! I feel like I've been waiting for this day forever! I have an extension cord on my list of things to bring but haven't heard of bringing a belly binder. I'll look into that! Thank you! Good luck getting to where you need to be! I hope you get your date soon!

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James Marusek    5,244

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It is always good to take a good before photograph of yourself so you can compare it with your after photo. Don't rely on the one in your surgeons office. Make one for yourself. Many times we really don't look at ourselves before surgery. So after surgery we don't see the changes.

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bgjon5    17

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Hi good luck on your surgery, I go Tuesday for Murr to do mine, the binder mentioned is put on you by the staff after surgery so no need to get one.

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Tyani    117

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Congratulations ???? that's my birthday. Keep us all posted . I have my surgery date for September. Excited for you. Way to go

Tyani P.

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bypasswitch    30

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i over packed big time haha. most of the stuff i brought i didnt even touch. i would recommend deodorant and chapstick for sure and if your nurses allow it, gas x.

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klgd66    0

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I'm 3 days post op. I I brought way too much! I used a hospital gown as a robe. My hospital had the slipper socks so didn't need slippers.

GAS-X.... Lifesaver for me.

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      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
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      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

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    • BetterLeah

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      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
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      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

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      Hello,
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      1. NeonRaven8919

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        Congrats on the surgery!

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