Operation date 22 December, sooo nerveous but happy

[LovelyYazmin 6]

Anyone with the same operation date? Looking for some support and advice.

Goodluck to you all!

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Good luck on your upcoming surgery.

As far as advice, I recommend you do three things.

1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.

2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.

3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

[LovelyYazmin 6]

Thanks for your advice James. The each day walk before surgery, is a realy good adviceI will start today. I'm addicted to 7up. So now Water will be my best friend.

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[TSDOR 17]

I'm having surgery on December 22nd as well. I start my month long liquid pre-op diet on November 19th.

New Beginnings

[LovelyYazmin 6]

Goodluck Tsdor with your up comming surgery. I start my 2 weeks pre-op diet 8 december. Are you nervous yet?

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[TSDOR 17]

Not yet! I'm anxious and ready for it to happen.

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[TAJ718 17]

Do you guys feel "ready" for after surgery... and the restrictions and the new life? I am so worried I will screw it up!?

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[LovelyYazmin 6]

TAJ718, I'm so ready ( in my mind) but my feelings scare the crap out of me. Do you have a operation date, or still waiting?

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[TAJ718 17]

I am at class this morning and have my final appointment with my surgeon today also, I think I get my surgery date today!

Fulfilling requirements & praying for approval!

[TSDOR 17]

I'm ready! I've been researching the whole process for about a year so I think I can do it. The hardest thing for me is coming off caffeine. I'm currently working on that.

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[Edie's Left Shoe 17]

I just got my surgery date for December 13th. Nervous and happy also!!!

[LovelyYazmin 6]

TAJ718, how was your appointment, good news yet?

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[LovelyYazmin 6]

Well Edie welcome to the club

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[teedsg 253]

Anyone with the same operation date? Looking for some support and advice.

Goodluck to you all!

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Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date! Sending many blessings your way!