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Hiraeth    515

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Congratulations on the beginning of your journey! May I ask what you're nervous about? I know you're nervous about the surgery in general, but maybe I can give you advice on specific things.

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even11    27

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I'm right behind you, I start the 2nd with surgery on the 16th. Im soooo excited and very nervous too. I am dreading the very necessary preop diet. Good luck!

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meganb25    4

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I'm mostly nervous about this preop diet and only because I don't want to be a moody monster lol but I'm also a little nervous about the post op of surgery. How much pain I'm going to be in, if any.

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even11    27

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I get it...I think we all have these feelings and fears. I am so thankful for this forum, it has provided me with the education and support I need.

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ojibway    203

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Drink LOTS of WATER!!! stay hydrated, you will have a few days that you feel bad but those pass pretty quick. you can do this! I just finished up my last day, surgery in the morning.. GOOD LUCK!

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HorsecollarMinnie    45

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I'm four days into my pre-surg diet and I think the first two were the hardest (we had two parties this weekend-ugh). The first day I didn't drink enough and was a mess. Learned from that and have managed better the last three. I can totally see how the Protein drinks will get old though. Good luck!!

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Hiraeth    515

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I'm mostly nervous about this preop diet and only because I don't want to be a moody monster lol but I'm also a little nervous about the post op of surgery. How much pain I'm going to be in, if any.

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It wasn't so bad for me, but I probably got lucky. Just stay away from food as much as you can. If your family is eating dinner, go to another room. Smelling good food makes it extremely hard when you're on a diet.

The only pain you'll probably have is gas pains in your neck or shoulder. Walk as much as you can when you feel these pains. It really does help. When night time comes around, and you want to sleep, make sure you request Dilaudid if the Hydrocodone doesn't take the edge off. On the 2nd day, you may feel sore all over, like you've been working out. But it will go away. Once it passes, you'll realize that this surgery was easier than you expected.

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Andreaj2003    19

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Drink LOTS of WATER!!! stay hydrated, you will have a few days that you feel bad but those pass pretty quick. you can do this! I just finished up my last day, surgery in the morning.. GOOD LUCK!

Good luck tomorrow!!

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meganb25    4

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I'm mostly nervous about this preop diet and only because I don't want to be a moody monster lol but I'm also a little nervous about the post op of surgery. How much pain I'm going to be in, if any.

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It wasn't so bad for me, but I probably got lucky. Just stay away from food as much as you can. If your family is eating dinner, go to another room. Smelling good food makes it extremely hard when you're on a diet.

The only pain you'll probably have is gas pains in your neck or shoulder. Walk as much as you can when you feel these pains. It really does help. When night time comes around, and you want to sleep, make sure you request Dilaudid if the Hydrocodone doesn't take the edge off. On the 2nd day, you may feel sore all over, like you've been working out. But it will go away. Once it passes, you'll realize that this surgery was easier than you expected.

Thank you!! That made me feel so much more at ease. I really am excited!! I just wish these next two weeks would go by faster!

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lelewatson    51

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Drink LOTS of WATER!!! stay hydrated, you will have a few days that you feel bad but those pass pretty quick. you can do this! I just finished up my last day, surgery in the morning.. GOOD LUCK!

Good luck!

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marrse    30

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I'm starting my preop diet on the 1st. I don't have to start until the 3rd, but having to lose 10 lbs in just 10 days makes me nervous!

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Hiraeth    515

Hiraeth
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I'm mostly nervous about this preop diet and only because I don't want to be a moody monster lol but I'm also a little nervous about the post op of surgery. How much pain I'm going to be in, if any.

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It wasn't so bad for me, but I probably got lucky. Just stay away from food as much as you can. If your family is eating dinner, go to another room. Smelling good food makes it extremely hard when you're on a diet.

The only pain you'll probably have is gas pains in your neck or shoulder. Walk as much as you can when you feel these pains. It really does help. When night time comes around, and you want to sleep, make sure you request Dilaudid if the Hydrocodone doesn't take the edge off. On the 2nd day, you may feel sore all over, like you've been working out. But it will go away. Once it passes, you'll realize that this surgery was easier than you expected.

Thank you!! That made me feel so much more at ease. I really am excited!! I just wish these next two weeks would go by faster!

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You are so welcome! I love to help people feel at ease. I'm so excited for you! And yes, I know that feeling of wanting things to just hurry up. It will get here sooner than you think. You will probably feel the most nervous the night before and the morning as you walk into the hospital. But don't worry! They will give you a shot of medicine called Versed. That shot will make all your worries disappear. A doctor could tell you that he's pushing you out of an airplane and you'd be fine with it, lmao! If you get worried or are having a hard time with the pre-op diet, feel free to message me. You have no idea how much it helps to just vent. Good luck! <3 :)

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Hiraeth    515

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I'm starting my preop diet on the 1st. I don't have to start until the 3rd, but having to lose 10 lbs in just 10 days makes me nervous!

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I think you'll be able to lose the 10 pounds. I lost 9 pounds in just 7 days. Just be sure to follow the instructions exactly as they are.

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finding_onederland    226

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I'm on my 8th day of liquids. My worst days were the 1st & 4th for some reason. I'm in a groove right now and it's not TOO bad. I will admit I've had one cheat item but since then I've been on the straight and narrow.

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