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  1. Jjb

    Art. Painting, drawing, and all kinds of things "crafty"

    Hi, I am new here and hope to have my surgery in January. My pre-op is Dec. 8th. I am an artist. I draw and paint and do all kinds of arts and crafts. When I first saw the weight management doctor she asked me what I do to calm my nerves or to forget about my cravings. My answer was "art"...
  2. Jjb

    I have a pre-surgery question for someone

    Hi, I haven't had surgery yet but the hospital stay for me will be four days. As for a drainage tube, you won't feel it. It is necessary but will be taken out before you go home so don't worry yourself about it. As far as sleeping on your belly, I would guess you will be back to that within a...
  3. Jjb

    Having trouble quitting smoking by deadline before surgery

    I read that blood tests will show no nicotine after 4 days. BUT urine tests will show even the tiniest traces of nicotine for at least a couple months after quitting. I would guess it would depend on how much you smoked as to how long it would take to get it all out of your system. I am...
  4. Jjb

    The Big Day is Almost Here!!!

    Hi Congrats! I am new here and my pre-op is set for December 8th. I don't know when my surgery will be but guessing January or February. I feel like you do...nervous but excited. Feel like it has been forever since I decided to do this but actually only since July. Classes and doctor...
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