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Just now, DD 7939 said:

Hi, I am 8/17 and 3 days into the liquid diet. First day was a little rough, but I’m doing well now. No real side effects, other than I am super hydrated and pee a lot..lol. I went and got pho broth and have been surviving on that and Protein Shakes. Hope it gets a little better for you!

Thanks throughout the day I have moments of motivation then sadly guilt and regrets sets in. It's been 6 months of a rollercoaster ride and I'm so close but now it's like is this the right choice for me?

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8/25 for me I’m nervous

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8/25 I’m nervous

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7 minutes ago, Angela Read said:

Thanks throughout the day I have moments of motivation then sadly guilt and regrets sets in. It's been 6 months of a rollercoaster ride and I'm so close but now it's like is this the right choice for me?

It’s the right choice, especially if you have come this far. I have two co-workers who have had bariatric surgery, one lost 200 lbs the other 140. A week or so after surgery, things really start to improve. I have heard there are some tough times the first few days after surgery, but those moments are fleeting. Just stay busy, and keep telling yourself pain is momentary, victory is forever!

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I’m scheduled for Gastric Bypass on 8/23/23.

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45 minutes ago, Mary123r said:

Surgery tomorrow feeling super nervous.

You’ve got this! Mine is Thursday, keep me updated how you are

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45 minutes ago, Mary123r said:

Surgery tomorrow feeling super nervous.

You’ve got this! Mine is Thursday, keep me updated how you are

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Just had my surgery last Thursday August 10th. The gas pains are not joke but you must move around.

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Just had my surgery last Thursday August 10th. The gas pains are not joke but you must move around.

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6 minutes ago, YvetteLove said:

Just had my surgery last Thursday August 10th. The gas pains are not joke but you must move around.

I had my surgery on the 9th... This has been a roller coaster ride! My pain levels were up to 10 a few times with tears in my eyes, but I am feeling much better than I did on the day of surgery. Hope you are moving around a bit more, too!

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I had bypass on 8/11. Stayed one night in hospital. Feeling ok today. Was able to do a ten minute walk this morning. Not too much pain.

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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

        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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