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    Gastric Sleeve Member Najah132's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Karl Strom
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    Angry Surgery Wednesday (Help) and This thing called "Constipation"

    So, I'm going to preface this by saying that I cried tonight for an hour. Is this normal? My surgery is set for this wednesday which is maybe forty-eight hours away and I suddenly got to thinking, "hey, you did well on the pre op diet, maybe you can make this work" and "you are only 24, you can work this weight off" and "I didn't try hard enough"...my mother, bless her heart, has been little to no help. She is getting the sleeve done in September, so when I started melting down she started melting down because I was her rock. I'm so nervous tonight, you'd think surgery was tomorrow. I even went and picked up an advanced directive...

    Please, someone tell me that they had this same violent, sudden onslaught of "aw shucks" right before their date...like literally, right before...this way I don't think I'm crazy and I shouldn't have it because I'm afraid of pulmonary embolism or never eating a slice of birthday cake again...

    Second,

    I couldn't go to the bathroom, had a run-in with the ER (and it turns out I need my gallbladder removed), I have a stiff neck and the hospital gave me a dang laxative made of SUGAR KNOWING I HAVE SURGERY IN LIKE TWO DAYS....and to top it off, my friend said she had a solution. Gave me something she said was all-natural, only to find out that it is called Colosan and it has magnesium! Can I even have that TWO DAYS before surgery...am I going to have to call off my surgery...will my surgeon kill me....


    I. Have. Officially. Lost. All. Cool. Points.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ema's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Jane
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    09/13/2014
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    Elias Ortiz
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    Default Re: Surgery Wednesday (Help) and This thing called "Constipation"

    Yes, crying is normal. Your mom is useless in this. She has her own stuff going on. Most everything you are feeling and doing seems normal tome. Just keep one foot in front of the other and you will sleeved before you know it. We are all here to cheer you on so know there is a
    Ot of power behind you. Go, girl, go!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member sociologist's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Margaret
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    Dr Borland
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    Default Re: Surgery Wednesday (Help) and This thing called "Constipation"

    Relax! Having the jitters is normal before major life changing surgery. With ANY meds, ask your surgeon first. Most people need a stool softener after surgery to get things moving again. Best of luck with your surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery:-)
    Margaret
    1 month: 25 lost (194-10 day stall)
    3 months: 9 lost (173-halfway to goal!)
    5 months: 7 lost (161-1week stall)
    7 months: 4 lost (152-4 week stall)
    9 months: 1 lost (145-1 month stall)
    10 months: 0 lost (145-2month stall
    14 months: 0 lost (145-7 month stall)

    My goal: 145...originally 129 but my body said no!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Shirleybird's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    10/11/2013
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    Dr. Almanza
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    Default Re: Surgery Wednesday (Help) and This thing called "Constipation"

    WE have all had good to great self control over the years to diet successfully. The problem is keeping up this control to keep the weight off. What I know for certain is that this is the first time in my life that I have been able to lose weight and even if I have a bad week of eating the wrong foods { I should say I am almost 10 months post-op, so I am eating real food with no problems} I can only eat small amounts and put on just a few pounds that are easily removed if I get back to eating healthy again. Before the surgery I could gain 10 or more lbs in a week and then after feeling like a looser just keep eating and I was back where I started and even gained more. I am so grateful for this surgery and even though I had those same second thoughts, I don't anymore and I have even influenced my husband to go ahead and have the same surgery in April. You won't regret your decision once you see how it works!! I have moments when I want more to eat or that piece of pie, but I just remind myself how heavy I was and how much I have lost and I feel great about my decision and how I look. Don't worry!!! All will be well and be patient with yourself. Best of luck, Shirley



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Kodi's Mom's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Surgery Wednesday (Help) and This thing called "Constipation"

    You are not crazy or alone. I had those thoughts as they were wheeling me to the OR. It turned out to be my second best decision of my life. (The first was accepting the USPS buyout in Jan 13.) I pray that your journey is blessed.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member MamaGavu's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Chris
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    01/26/2015
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    Meng- g Martin, Lee Dr.
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    Default Re: Surgery Wednesday (Help) and This thing called "Constipation"

    I think any huge leap you take is scary, but if you don't do it imagine how you would feel! I can't imagine that anyone is like woo hoo surgery! What you need to focus on is how this will change your life and how amazing you will feel 1 year from now. Hang in there the regret you will feel if you do not do it will feel far worse than you do right now. You got this!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Aquajog's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    02/07/2014
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    Dr.Kim Celebration,Fl. 2/7
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    Default Re: Surgery Wednesday (Help) and This thing called "Constipation"

    I was going to say be sure you get in touch with your surgeon .. Maybe get the gallbladder out at the same time but just realized you said surgery was Weds... Hope all went well.. Remember to walk as much as you can and sip ,sip,sip!
    Popsicles were my life savers that week and make sure I always have an extra box in the freezer.
    01/2013 information group 225. ,ht 5' 5". BMI. 37.5 ,01/30 /2014. Start pre op diet 218 lbs 2/7 .. Surgery. ..214. ..2/14...204. 03/1..206 ??.. March 6 (4 week check up 202lb. March. 8.. First goal . 199.4. BMI. 33.1. April1. .192.5. May 7. 188.6
    Jun 1. 178. BMI. 29.2. .reached a Goal.. No longer obese!!!? 7-01. ..174 , 08/1,..1965.. 08/7......14 months. 149...a normal BMI ...

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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    09/26/2014
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    Dr. Strom
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    Default Re: Surgery Wednesday (Help) and This thing called "Constipation"

    I hope your surgery went well and your losing lots weight. I woke up last night in a sweat thinking about my upcoming surgery. Please let us know how your doing.

    Karen



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Heather1979's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Heather
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    08/03/2014
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    Chris Sutton
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    Default Re: Surgery Wednesday (Help) and This thing called "Constipation"

    Hope your doing well now



    Weight at pre op - 266lbs
    Weight day of surgery - 257lbs

    First target- 210lbs- Hit 29/10/2014
    Second Target - 179lbs-Hit 26/01/2015
    Third target- 166lbs-01/03/2015
    Final target - 147lbs- 28/06/2015
    All done in a total of 10 months and 22 days a total loss of 119lbs and I'm still loosing

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