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Starting Life over - New Orleans, LA
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I am 34 years old with no children. I have been...
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I am 34 years old with no children. I have been overweight my entire adult life. I have decided it's time to make some changes for me. I never had a problem with what I saw in the mirror but I'm starting to get uncomfortable. I'm a little over 5'8" and my weight as of today is 270. I start my liquid diet tomorrow...I am sooo scared the closer I get to actually having this done. I will use this as my outlet, its difficult to talk to people who just don't understand why I don't do it the old fashion way. I have been asked why I don't just exercise or change my eating habits ( as if this was some new novel idea).I know some of them are worried, but I have researched this for over two years and I think this will be great for me.
UPDATED FROM nmlainez
2 days pre
Hope I'm prepared
Ok trying this again...my surgery is scheduled for Thurs 25...I don't think I'm nervous anymore just ready to get it done. I think I have everything I will need:gas x, vitamins, comfy clothing, antibacterial soap, pre mixed and powder protein, my fmla finally approved...not sure if I'm missing anything. I do have a question for the ladies...I have PCOS and don't normally have my cycle but I feel as if it's going to start any day; will this stop my surgery? Has it happened to anyone else just from the liquid phase?
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June 25, 2015
Don't know what PCOS is so l can't assist with your question however l do hope nothing delays your surgery tomorrow and l will be praying for you...Evelyn in Atlanta
June 26, 2015
How did everything go?
June 27, 2015
I did get nauseous once, but it was because of the nurses purfum. I was walking around that night (I sent my family and friends home) I live alone and wanted to make sure I could take care of myself. So far crushed medicine is HORRIBLE and I haven't tried any protein shakes.
UPDATED FROM nmlainez
1 day pre
The big day is hours away
I hope I remembered everything...I'm anxious, nervous,...exhausted. I hope this will be worth it. I know I have read so many reviews but I can't help but think what if?.guess it's just last minute jitters
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June 25, 2015
My prayers are with you. We are a very supportive community here. Just as you said many not dealing with our issues do not understand therefore we are family here because we keep it Real. I am 6 weeks postop today almost 25 lbs lost. This will be the best thing you could have ever done for yourself. The gas ⛽ pains and everything else will only last a few weeks so don't get discouraged hang in there it will be so worth it.....Take Care....Evelyn in Atlanta!
June 25, 2015
Wow I'm so excited for you I am Excited for you I am in the beginning stages getting my things checked off the checK list I plan on joining a support group soon please let me know how your surgery went praying for you.
June 27, 2015
So far I've had slight gas pain, so I have been blessed. All I wanted to do was sleep. I'm home now...trying to get adjusted to getting around on my own. I feel like an old lady shuffling around lol
July 21, 2015
Im in the same boat Mshill, NERVOUS as heck ...Im going down the “check List” so that my insurance approves it when the paperwork is all said and done, but still i cant help but read the negatives to see what the worse case scenarios would be and of course it makes matter worse for me :/
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