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[debbo1959 44]

This is all so true!! Yes,the surgery will absolutely help you loss weight,yes you have to change alot of your old eating habits. Today is a week since my surgery,I've lost 16lbs. 25 lbs.total,I can't say the first week has been easy,fun,times when I wasn't very hungry,the first 3 days,I feel better today,yes it's only been a week,a hard week,I had to sit myself down& have along talk with myself.TRUE STORY!!!!! Realize,nothing worth having is going to be easy,you have to do the work,this is the talk I Had to have to myself!!!!! So here's to us fols,either we will do this or we wont!!!!! Keep in touch!!!!!☺????

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[Elle09 157]

I think someone pre-op or considering surgery I would let them know the surgery is a tool and not a miracle worker and that they would have to want to commit to some lifestyle changes for success, but it can be done.

Post op I would let someone know this can be challenging but if they stick to their plan and follow the guidance of the surgeon and NUT they will find success.

Drink lots of water!

I would also let them know whether pre-op or post op ask lots of questions to caregivers.

I would also tell them to enjoy the changes and have fun!

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[Montana Gal 448]

I would warn those post op that there will be lots of air pumped into their stomach during surgery in order for the surgeon to see what he/she is doing. When you wake you will more than likely have pain in your chest, shoulders, upper back and abdomen. Walk as soon as possible. Walk several times per day, up and down the halls to help move the surgical air and decrease the pain.