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My surgery is also on Jan 5th! I too am quite nervous, but I keep telling myself how worth it this surgery will be when I start seeing results and feeling healthier.

My 3-week pre-op diet got easier every day, but it was VERY hard at first!

We are starting the new year off on the right foot! :)

Woohoo you're my op twin!

Interesting that most of us are on different diet schedules. I know my hospital says 2 weeks for everyone.

Which procedure are you having done?

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I'm having RNY! I hope everything goes smoothly.
Thank you! I hope so too! I shall give you the low down (hopefully without any horror stories!) ;)
How are doing?

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Finally getting out of the hospital today! I had really horrible nausea and vomiting for the first two days, most likely from the anesthetic. Also some pretty bad pain. I didn't pass gas for the first time until today, so my body still feels like it's full of air. I am feeling better slowly, but the surgery was a lot tougher on me than I expected. I still feel really weak and have trouble walking. :( Hoping this will all be worth it eventually!

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Are you feeling better yet?

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I know that's how it's supposed to work, and people keep saying that, but it's so hard to get my head around the idea. I can't even imagine it!

Thanks for the encouragement! This morning really sucks, and I know it will get worse before it gets better, so your kind words really help.

VSG 1/20/17 HW: 325 CW: 305

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My surgery is the 23rd! I'm about to start the pre-op liquid diet. It sounds brutal. Any suggestions?

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Mine is the same day! Luckily I only have to do 3 days, but it definitely is a mind game.

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I know that's how it's supposed to work, and people keep saying that, but it's so hard to get my head around the idea. I can't even imagine it!

Thanks for the encouragement! This morning really sucks, and I know it will get worse before it gets better, so your kind words really help.

VSG 1/20/17 HW: 325 CW: 305

You got this!!!

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My surgery is also on Jan 5th! I too am quite nervous, but I keep telling myself how worth it this surgery will be when I start seeing results and feeling healthier.

My 3-week pre-op diet got easier every day, but it was VERY hard at first!

We are starting the new year off on the right foot! :)

Woohoo you're my op twin!

Interesting that most of us are on different diet schedules. I know my hospital says 2 weeks for everyone.

Which procedure are you having done?

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I'm having RNY! I hope everything goes smoothly.
Thank you! I hope so too! I shall give you the low down (hopefully without any horror stories!) ;)
How are doing?

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Finally getting out of the hospital today! I had really horrible nausea and vomiting for the first two days, most likely from the anesthetic. Also some pretty bad pain. I didn't pass gas for the first time until today, so my body still feels like it's full of air. I am feeling better slowly, but the surgery was a lot tougher on me than I expected. I still feel really weak and have trouble walking. :( Hoping this will all be worth it eventually!

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Are you feeling better yet?

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Yes, things have definitely improved! Thanks! How are you?

I'm feeling like myself again. Only some minor pain left here and there. My strength is back, which is great!

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My surgery is also on Jan 5th! I too am quite nervous, but I keep telling myself how worth it this surgery will be when I start seeing results and feeling healthier.

My 3-week pre-op diet got easier every day, but it was VERY hard at first!

We are starting the new year off on the right foot! :)

Woohoo you're my op twin!

Interesting that most of us are on different diet schedules. I know my hospital says 2 weeks for everyone.

Which procedure are you having done?

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I'm having RNY! I hope everything goes smoothly.
Thank you! I hope so too! I shall give you the low down (hopefully without any horror stories!) ;)
How are doing?

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Finally getting out of the hospital today! I had really horrible nausea and vomiting for the first two days, most likely from the anesthetic. Also some pretty bad pain. I didn't pass gas for the first time until today, so my body still feels like it's full of air. I am feeling better slowly, but the surgery was a lot tougher on me than I expected. I still feel really weak and have trouble walking. :( Hoping this will all be worth it eventually!

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Are you feeling better yet?

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Yes, things have definitely improved! Thanks! How are you?

I'm feeling like myself again. Only some minor pain left here and there. My strength is back, which is great!

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Ohh I'm probably too late to wish you luck but let us know how it all went!!! :)

I go into surgery at 11:00 a.m., so excited put out positive energy..

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Yes, things have definitely improved! Thanks! How are you?

I'm feeling like myself again. Only some minor pain left here and there. My strength is back, which is great!

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Glad to hear you are 'like yourself' again! :)

I am mostly fine. Still the odd annoying bit but fine all in all. Woke with indigestion so had a bit of a yukky day today but it was the first time I've had indigestion. Then tried a scrambled egg for my first 'proper' food post surgery and it made me sick. I will not be trying that again anytime soon!

Apart from that I think I've lost about 30lbs in 2 weeks so I guess all is going to plan :)

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Yes! As soon as I hit the POST button I realised that I had not included that.... I think it works out as about 15 pre op and 15 post op. Still feel a bit swollen around my midsection - an odd feeling like being pregnant...

Do you get the same or are you all healed and back to normal?

30 pounds! Wow! Including pre-op diet?


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Which op did you have and how are you feeling now? :)

My surgery was January 11th :)

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