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Pre-op-Anyone starting around 215lbs and BMI 35?

Darcia

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Darcia    23

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Surgery scheduled for November 29 in Montreal. So scared, so excited. Looking to connect with individuals in similar starting situation. Experiences? Tips?

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Darcia    23

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That's interesting because I only have to do the liquid diet the DAY before surgery. I bet it will make it more challenging to do it after. At least u get some practice.

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augustgirl    58

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I was initial bmi of 37 at 225 now 1 day before surgery at 222. Sometimes I don't feel fat enough to get this surgery, it wakes me up at but that wondering if this is really what I need to do. But I've been up and down my whole life, mostly up. I've tried losing weight for the past year with no success. Are you struggling with the can't I lose it without surgery questions? I some days I am and some days not, I hope tomorrow this questioning is over with. Good luck on your journey too!

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Armygalbonnie    643

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I had surgery Nov 1st, weighing 215 lbs. I'm 5'7". I started at 242 but lost 27 lbs prior to surgery. 12 of those 27 lbs I lost in the 2 week pre-op diet stage. Since surgery (3 weeks tomorrow), I've only lost 13 lbs. Because my BMI was low at the time of surgery (33), I anticipate I will be a slow loser. I'll be happy to lose between 10-15 lbs a month.

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hdiaz    22

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Surgery scheduled for November 29 in Montreal. So scared, so excited. Looking to connect with individuals in similar starting situation. Experiences? Tips?

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My surgery was 11/14. I started at 206 before preop diet. Im down to 183 now. Still on full liquids post op but not hungry at all.

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hdiaz    22

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Surgery scheduled for November 29 in Montreal. So scared, so excited. Looking to connect with individuals in similar starting situation. Experiences? Tips?

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You must walk walk walk right after surgery. I was off pain meds 4 days post op. No gas pains. It helps if your surgeon helps by pushing some of the co2 out after surgery. I was literally walking a couple hours after they brought me to my room.

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elisa5150    212

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I started at 213 BMI 35. My sleeve was 10/18 and I am now 189. I have to be mindful that the goal is 35lbs at six months post op. While it sometimes seems like a slow loss I know that is a comparison issue. Losing slowly has health advantages. I just remind myself that I wasn't able to lose this much on my own so every few pounds is a victory.

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Seevan    32

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Do what your told by medical staff. I was sleeved 9.7.16. I was 380lbs. Being off the chart.. I'm down 30lbs. I'm taking it slow. U do the same. Ask questions when U don't understand. Pay attention to yourself. Take it slow.

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Darcia    23

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YES! That's me too, exactly how I feel. My whole life has been about a diet...I have tried them all I think! Good Luck today....please keep me posted on your surgery and recovery!

I was initial bmi of 37 at 225 now 1 day before surgery at 222. Sometimes I don't feel fat enough to get this surgery, it wakes me up at but that wondering if this is really what I need to do. But I've been up and down my whole life, mostly up. I've tried losing weight for the past year with no success. Are you struggling with the can't I lose it without surgery questions? I some days I am and some days not, I hope tomorrow this questioning is over with. Good luck on your journey too!


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Darcia    23

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I was self pay but still had to do a 2 week preop diet. It helped get me used to the head hunger issue.

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Iam self pay too....Iam going to ask the doc to push that gas out!!!! Hoping to be up and about quickly too.

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Darcia    23

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Thank you! You are doing amazing....it is an easy decision to do this but also one of the hardest I have ever made. I appreciate your words of advice, to listen to doctors AND my body...we can't wake up thin - damn it! But we have a tool that will change our lives forever....Slow and steady wins the race!

Do what your told by medical staff. I was sleeved 9.7.16. I was 380lbs. Being off the chart.. I'm down 30lbs. I'm taking it slow. U do the same. Ask questions when U don't understand. Pay attention to yourself. Take it slow.

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