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So I'm pensive but happy to start this new chapter in my life.

I was throwing up earlier this week due to either truvia or sucralose so I dumped them both from my diet and sticking to Protein Powder.< /p>

I'm so giddy...I guess I need to pack, right? Lol not planning on taking much since the hospital provides most items.

Any last minute tips or advice??

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Chapstick...you will be very parched after surgery but can't drink until after the leak test(at least with mine). It helped a lot.

And start looking for pants to wear post op. I'm 5 days out and can only wear loose waisted pants since three of my incisions are right at my waistline. Drawstring is my suggestion. I tried yoga pants this morning and they aren't going to work. Too much pressure on the incision.

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I'll be right there with you tomorrow. Following this thread to make sure I don't forget anything.

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Whoo hoo so excited!!

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So I'm pensive but happy to start this new chapter in my life.

I was throwing up earlier this week due to either truvia or sucralose so I dumped them both from my diet and sticking to Protein powder.< /p>

I'm so giddy...I guess I need to pack, right? Lol not planning on taking much since the hospital provides most items.

Any last minute tips or advice??

Congrats, how long was your process? Seems it can never go fast enough.

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So I'm pensive but happy to start this new chapter in my life.

I was throwing up earlier this week due to either truvia or sucralose so I dumped them both from my diet and sticking to Protein powder.

I'm so giddy...I guess I need to pack, right? Lol not planning on taking much since the hospital provides most items.

Any last minute tips or advice??

Congrats, how long was your process? Seems it can never go fast enough.

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it's complicated...lol bc it took me a year due to chickening out...I did the six months, got approved in a couple if looks for RNY and baked out...came back about two months ago.. surgeon decided sleeve was better due to health issues, got approved in two weeks .got a surgery date within a month

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Good luck!!! I brought my phone charger, Chapstick, my Kindle (never used - was in for 4 days), a nightgown(never wore), a few pairs of comfy underwear (which I needed since every time I vomited or wretched - I peed myself! Lol). I also packed pads in case I got my period.

I peed right after I checked in which was a mistake because I then couldn't give a urine sample for them to run pregnancy test.

Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride. Remember the goals and why you are doing this - you may need a reminder the first few days. Walk as soon as you can and keep going! Many prayers!!!

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Good luck!!! I brought my phone charger, Chapstick, my Kindle (never used - was in for 4 days), a nightgown(never wore), a few pairs of comfy underwear (which I needed since every time I vomited or wretched - I peed myself! Lol). I also packed pads in case I got my period.

I peed right after I checked in which was a mistake because I then couldn't give a urine sample for them to run pregnancy test.

Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride. Remember the goals and why you are doing this - you may need a reminder the first few days. Walk as soon as you can and keep going! Many prayers!!!

I did pack pads in case if my period lolol

Oh boy about pp and vomit! Sheesh! Hope that doesn't happen to me. Yup

Y a four day stay?

Definitely plan on walking..packed my slippers and my tablet lol

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I feel for those who were so sick. For those of you waiting for surgery I was home from the hospital in 8 hours, never vomited or had nausea, very little pain, shopped two days later. I never had much problems at all. It has really been a. breeze. Good luck everyone.

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I feel for those who were so sick. For those of you waiting for surgery I was home from the hospital in 8 hours, never vomited or had nausea, very little pain, shopped two days later. I never had much problems at all. It has really been a. breeze. Good luck everyone.

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8 hours!! Sheesh you should be in the Guinness book of world records!!

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I had very bad nausea and couldn't keep anything down or get enough fluids.

oic.ick!

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I wish everyone a speedy recovery and best wishes. My surgery is also tomorrow at 730am

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