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This is for Me - Sacramento, CA
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Soo here I am... I am one month away from my...
time4me2January 8, 2014
WORTH IT$25,000
Soo here I am... I am one month away from my surgery date I am excited and nervous. I started this process 2 years ago and backed out the first time because I thought I wasn't doing it for the right reasons. Now here I am two years later, my mind is set and I'm ready to do this for me. I'm looking forward to a healthier mentally and physically me. Is there any thing I can do to prepare before the surgery.? I exercise daily, drink plenty of water and have been taking the vitamins for months now.
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21 days pre
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time4me2January 16, 2014
Just had my pre surgery visit with my surgeon, and am very pleased that the pre surgery diet will only be for two days!
I have three weeks before my surgery and I am feeling a little more relaxed.
Can't wait for the new healthy me!
I have three weeks before my surgery and I am feeling a little more relaxed.
Can't wait for the new healthy me!
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2 days pre
3 days before my surgery
time4me2February 3, 2014
Getting excited... The day I've been waiting for is becoming more realistic. It feels like my journey to a healthier me has taken its sweet time to get here.
A tip for others.. make sure you ask your Dr. If you need to stop taking your birth control before surgery. They didn't talk about that in the pre - op class. I found out by having things delayed for 30 days.
I also started my pre - op diet a week before my surgery even though my Dr. Just requires 2 days prior. I figured this would prepare me mentally for what the menu would be like after the surgery.
A tip for others.. make sure you ask your Dr. If you need to stop taking your birth control before surgery. They didn't talk about that in the pre - op class. I found out by having things delayed for 30 days.
I also started my pre - op diet a week before my surgery even though my Dr. Just requires 2 days prior. I figured this would prepare me mentally for what the menu would be like after the surgery.
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February 3, 2014
My op was done on 27 January 2014 (on my 30th birthday!) I had a very strict healthy eating plan from a dietician which I had to follow 3 months prior to my surgery. This was one of the conditions of my surgery. The program my surgeon compiled is extremely strict but is also rated as one of the best in the world. I lost 27kg (or 52 pounds) during these 3 months. I am now one week post op and can honestly say I have not yet had one ounce of regret. Congratulations on doing this. You deserve it. Take a deep breath. It will be okay. No it won't be okay - It will be great!
February 8, 2014
Thanks for the comments.. Question after surgery how long did you experience abdominal pain if you had any?
February 9, 2014
Hi, I am not having any pain at all at the moment. I am 2 weeks post op now. I have discomfort at times especially if I do things I am not supposed to such as twist to get the thrombosis socks on. I must say I have been very pleasantly surprised with little to no pain thus far. The only pain I experienced was on the day of my op and even the it was my shoulder from the gas more than anything else! How about you? Are you experiencing much pain?
February 9, 2014
I am having pain mostly at the camera incision. I also had a hernia that they repaired during my surgery.. I am only 3 days out from surgery. The pain is getting better but it's definitely there.
Thanks for your repky.
April 16, 2014
Omg EstelleG i had my surgery that same day as well 1-27-14. As of today im 40lbs down. It hit a hold this past two weeks and nor losing :( but they say it is normal just eat lots of protein n 3times a day
Good luck with your surgery, I hope it all goes well and you have a smooth recovery! I think the best way to prepare for this type if surgery, is to do everything you're doing now. Eat healthily, drink lots of water and exercise. This will all help shrink your liver, which is what needs to happen and which is what the pre-op diet is for. When do you start your pre-op?
Also, if you smoke, try stopping now. Try and reduce your caffeine intake and stop any soda you're drinking, even if it's diet soda.
Please do keep us updated with your progress!