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November 21st!

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James Marusek    5,244

James Marusek
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Just around the corner. Good luck on your surgery.

At your stage I would recommend 3 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.

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rebuildingrebecca    8

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I'm November 21st as well. Good luck to you!

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Awesome! Where do you live?

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Just around the corner. Good luck on your surgery.

At your stage I would recommend 3 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.

Thank you!!! I've been taking a ton of pictures!

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hudjess    95

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I'm November 21st as well. Good luck to you!

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Awesome! Where do you live?

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Just around the corner. Good luck on your surgery.

At your stage I would recommend 3 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.

Thank you!!! I've been taking a ton of pictures!

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I live in Iowa, how about you?

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teedsg    253

teedsg
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Congratulations! You don't have too much longer to go! Much success and save room for me on the loser's bench February 2017...

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BariatricGirl 4Life    39

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I have mine on November 15. ( RNY). I am excited for the start but kinda scared for the changes during the holidays.

I am from Ohio

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Agreed...but I guess it's the best time to do it too? Less temptation??? In a way it's forced for us to eat less/better being fresh out of surgery?

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