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I am back from the doctor. You know them trips wear a person out. I am so tired. I will post and then I am going to bed.
Well I learned a little bit, put basically it was the same information that I had learned from here. But I also found out I do have to go on a liquid diet for two weeks starting tomorrow. 3 slim fasts a day,64 fluids, and 1/2 cup veg, no corn, peas, or potatoes, and 2 medium fruits a day and that is it. Says it will shrink my liver. and that my doctor requires two weeks of liquids after the surgery and a month of puree. month of soft. then I can add regular food.
I also found out that I will be having open instead of Lap because I already have my gallblatter removed. I dont like that ideal at all. I dont know if I can do this. the diet before or the open surgery. I thought I was going to be a lap. I dont want to change my mind. I really want this surgery, but this is scaring the hell out of me. It took so long for me to recup from my back surgery lasts year. Is this really worth it.
love marie
Marie,
Take a deep breath and count to 10. The diet is the easy part just jump on it and know that at the end of it you will be having surgery. The open part I know how you feel the previous surgeon wanted me to have open. I have a new doctor who dose everyone lap. However I would have it done either way. I have been waiting for 2 years. Believe me it will be worth the wait. Just know that I will be thinking about you. God bless.
Lorraine
Marie
Oh sugar I dont know the words to tell you. For you to feel like this is right for you. Only you know weither this surgery is for you or not. BUT I do know that you are 1 of the strongest ladies on this board that I know!!!!!! And you have so many people behind you and praying for you. I am here for you if you need anything. I will email you my number if you just wanna talk or anything. I am praying for you and asking for the Lord to give you guidence and direction with this decesion.
Love ya sugar
Melissa
Oh sweetie I'm sending you Great Big Hugs!!!!
It's natural to be scared. I'm sure you will do what is right for you! Remember that God will be watching over you and all of us SMO's are here for you every step of the way!!
Y 
Marie, it is normal to be scared. I had open RNY in December. My surgeon wouldn't do lap on me. At the time I would have preferred lap, but I know he could get a good look at everything while he was in there, and all is well. That is a very very good feeling. I was a little nervous, but very sure in my decision, and confident in my surgeon. For me, it is definitely worth it, but only you can decide that for yourself. The liquid and pureed foods aren't bad at all. I was back to work in 4 weeks. You can do this Marie. You deserve this surgery and all it will bring you. 
Huggs,
Ruth 
Huggs,
Ruth 
It's normal to be nervous. I was wheeled into the operating room and kept telling myself jump off and run away. You can do it. I also had to be on a clear liquid diet 2 weeks before. Broth, jell-o, etc. no real food. I also had to loose 90 lbs. before I could have surgery. My surgeon only does lap. You will do fine. Try to relax, ok?. Cindy
Marie,
It should scare the hell out of you. This surgery does have risks. The only way you can really decide to do it, is that life is harder now and is very likely going to get worse if you decide to stay super morbidly obese. If this is your story, as it was mine, then it is worth the risk.
This is what is boils down to!
Good luck,
Lori
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Thank you. I know I have to do this surgery for me. I am not happy with myself. I am a very independent person. And when I decide to do something I do it. And I am so non functionally right now that I have to rely on every one else to do things for me then I am mad because they dont do it or not the way I wanted it down. I will bite the bullet. and jump on the wagon too. love marie
thank everyone for responding to this post. love marie
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