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Hi everyone! I am new here as I mentioned in the subject. I made the decision to seek out Gastric bypass in April. I decided to get it because I have a huge list if medical issues and I'm only 32. I want to see my daughter grow up. I've been dieting and going to the gym and I only have 3 more months before my insurance will approve the surgery. I'm here to learn what I can and any help with the abbreviations used on this site would be appreciated. I'm nervous about surgery but I'm very ready for a real life change.

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Briswife15    890

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Hi, and welcome! I had the gastric bypass 2 months ago, and am happy that I chose the bypass. My diabetes is in remission and I'm off meds for it. You're smart to want to learn all you can. And this board is full of wonderful people with great advice. Take care

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Hi, and welcome! I had the gastric bypass 2 months ago, and am happy that I chose the bypass. My diabetes is in remission and I'm off meds for it. You're smart to want to learn all you can. And this board is full of wonderful people with great advice. Take care

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Thank you! I'm glad your surgery went well. I know it's major. Did your cravings die down?

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My motivation was the same as yours. [emoji4] I had been type 2 diabetic, dealing with hypertension, and high cholesterol for 6 years when I made the decision to pursue WLS (2 years ago... my program is long). I wanted to see my wee-lings grow up. I want to grow old with my hubs.

I had RNY just over 2 weeks ago, and I'm already seeing great results. I left hospital off all my diabetes meds, and down to just one blood pressure med. It's astonishing.

I suggest you become a sponge on these boards. Absorb everything you can. I think the more knowledgeable you are going in to surgery, the more successful you'll be. Good luck to you!

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Thank you! I'm glad your surgery went well. I know it's major. Did your cravings die down?

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Yes! I have no cravings as of yet. I think of eating right now as a "prescription " and I'm just following my doctor's plan. I have no hunger, which surprised me.

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      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
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      1. NickelChip

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        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

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        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

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      Hello,
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