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Just got my call today about the time of my surgery. I need to be to the hospital at 11:15 on December 14th.

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So exciting everyone! Hoping everybody who had surgery this week is feeling good and healing well!

I just got all my instructions for the big day (22nd), mine is outpatient so Iโ€™m grateful for that. However, Iโ€™m super scared now because hubby is not allowed to stay there. Itโ€™s drop off, surgery recover usually 8-9 hours and then he can come back and get me. Iโ€™m not used to that. Any major surgery Iโ€™ve ever had he has been right there when I woke up. So Iโ€™m just very nervous to be at it alone, with nurses I donโ€™t know. I wish he could come so bad!

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I am having VGS surgery on The 15th. Iโ€™m excited, nervous, hopeful, and terrified. And all those emotions take place within a min when Iโ€™m thinking about next Tuesday!! Lol
Iโ€™m nervous about the post~surgery pain, I have a really low pain tolerance. But then I remind myself of the end goal here. Better health, confidence, and cute clothes!! ๐Ÿ˜‚

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7 hours ago, RTL1234 said:

So exciting everyone! Hoping everybody who had surgery this week is feeling good and healing well!

I just got all my instructions for the big day (22nd), mine is outpatient so Iโ€™m grateful for that. However, Iโ€™m super scared now because hubby is not allowed to stay there. Itโ€™s drop off, surgery recover usually 8-9 hours and then he can come back and get me. Iโ€™m not used to that. Any major surgery Iโ€™ve ever had he has been right there when I woke up. So Iโ€™m just very nervous to be at it alone, with nurses I donโ€™t know. I wish he could come so bad!

It was the hardest part being separated from loved ones. My surgery was the 9th and I hope to go home today. FaceTime helps

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You all are so lucky!! Please keep us newbies updated! Good luck everyone!

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I recently had surgery Dec 7th for bypass. It went well. Just some advise, only drink 1-2 oz of liquid/water the first 5 days. They say little sips. Well, I took a lot of little sips and went back to hospital for 2 days. Dumping the day after surgery is not a good idea everyone. Learn from me. Slow and steady wins the race!! It is a challenge for sure. You will be tested hourly, even minute by minute sometimes as I am learning.

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On 12/10/2020 at 10:27 PM, AprylLP said:

December 17th gastric sleeve procedure! Just started pre op diet today (se previous post) so glad to see others in and around this time!!! Iโ€™m excited and nervous and here to support anyone as needed!!!!!โ€™ ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

Were having surgery on the same day! WOOT WOOT!!! I am feeling so ready for this... I have already lost 11 lbs since I started the pre-op diet! I am just experiencing uncertainty about going under... freaks me out a little

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Ahhh thatโ€™s so awesome!! I havenโ€™t weighed myself yet since starting the liquid dietโ€”Iโ€™m just trying not to eat my arm offโ€”lol lol Just kiddingโ€”sorta! Day 1 of liquid was bad but today is much better!! 11 pounds is so great! Iโ€™m cheering for you!!

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I KNOW... like some days are easier than other... I am cheering for you too! We got this!

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Iโ€™m going to weigh in on day 7 of the liquid diet and then the morning of surgery. Iโ€™m on day 5 and today feels like a hungry kind of day. ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜ฅ

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