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I Had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Weight Loss Surgery

Surgery Date February 20 And The Nerves Are Starting

By: Riemem01
Written on February 3rd, 2013
Hi. My date is set and NOW I am starting to get nervous. I'm starting to think about the pain after surgery, will I get enough fluid and protein into my system? I know i will need them to help me but don't want to hear ...you shouldn't have had the surgery. My family said they will support me but still would prefer I don't do it. I know if I don't do I will not live long enough to enjoy time with my husband and kids.

I want to have everything ready and the right foods/drinks in the house for when I come home. Any shopping advice or other advise/words of wisdom would be appreciated

M from MN
By: Riemem01
Age: 46-50 , Female
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    adwardwong
    adwardwong

    TRY IT TO LOSS WEIGHT EASILY AND STILL ENJOYING THE FOODS YOU LOVE!:
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    hope your surgery successful!!!!!

    Apr 24
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    Charles1cc
    Charles1cc

    Just get the vitamins you are told to get and your protein drinks that's all you need at first. Also I like to est ice chips

    Apr 14
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    Charles1cc
    Charles1cc

    I just had the surgery and am starting my journey. I have one question how long does it take before it doesn't hurt when drink and hits the stomach?

    Apr 14
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    Georgie7
    Georgie7

    You will do fine. I had mine in Tijuana Mexico on Jan 21 2013, I am 4 weeks out,and I have lost 25 pounds. I am 66 years old. My Daughter went with me and she has lost 30. She is 44 years old. I had no pain of any kind,nothing,through the whole procedure. My Daughter had a small amount on her left side for a short time,until they took the drain out then she was fine.

    Feb 20
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    joygal
    joygal

    Please take a breath. Take another. I haven't had my surgery yet but hope to get my date very soon. Do you have a support group where you're getting your surgery? Do you have the food, etc. that you need? If you just need a little support, you'll surely have my prayers or, if you prefer, my sending positive messages for you into the universe. If you really think you just CAN'T do it, then call it off tomorrow. However, everyone I've talked to at the practice I'm using has 99% positive things to say. Obviously, there may be some minor bumps in the road but gastric surgery now seems to have far fewer downsides to it than the immense positive in a life not tied to food for most folks! You'll be in my thoughts!

    Feb 17
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    yourguardingangel
    yourguardingangel

    Well first off, congrats on making such a step as this. It really is brave of you :)
    second, my advice is this: in all you do, be careful. what this means is up to you.
    I pray all goes well for you, ma'am.

    Feb 3
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      maggie6
      maggie6

      Iam also getting ready for the surgery, i have same concerns having the right things to make this sucessful meaning knowing what foods and protein to have ready.

      Feb 12
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      yourguardingangel
      yourguardingangel

      The most important thing is to calm yourself. Everything else will fall into place. :)

      Feb 13
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