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Amen!! I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, 1 cup of skim milk and 8 ounces lite low carb yogurt. Of course low carb Protein drinks -at least 60 grams of protein/per day. Mm Mm good?!!!? Best wishes and good luck to all. Deb

Congrats on your surgery date. Girl I'm right with you on being excited and scared as my surgery is scheduled for Aug. 17th. Woo Hoooo!!!! LOL. Best wishes and good luck. Deb

Best wishes for a smooth operation and a quick recovery time.:thumbup1: Please post as soon as you are able to. My prayers and good thoughts go with you on Tuesday. Deb

Welcome, this is the place to be for support,advice,venting and meeting a lot of cool peeps. I too am excited, nervous and scared :scared0:about my upcoming surgery, but I know in the long run it's the best thing I can do for myself. Best wishes to all. Deb

CONGRATS!!!!!!! All I can say is "Girl...... you know how to work it.":thumbup: Anymore new pics? Keep it up!!!! Deb

Congrats on being sleeved. I'm glad to hear you are feeling better. Keep us updated on your progress. Best wishes. Deb

Sorry, I can only imagine how hard it is for you. Best wishes and keep your head up. Deb

WOW!!!! Amazing. A world of difference with no exercise......interesting. Girl keep it up, it's working.:001_smile: Deb

Congrats on your surgery date. I haven't told my mom yet, not that I think she will not be supportive. I just don't want her to worry about me. I probably will tell her in a day or two before my surgery. My children, one sister, and one nephew knows. Which really means everyone in my family knows. LOL. Best wishes and the best of luck to you. Deb

That's what I'm talking about Donna. I didn't even think about posters getting paid. :ohmy:WOW. Deb

No, this not a joke. When my dietitian went over the nutritional guidelines it said in big bold letters DO NOT CHEW GUM or use candy-type hard mints. When chewing gum or sucking on mints, patients tend to swallow a lot of air. If the gum is ACCIDENTALLY swallowed, the pouch will have difficulty processing it. So be carefull if you are going to chew gum.

OMG. 82 pounds in 3 months!!! That's EXCELLENT. Keep up that hard work. Your story is inspiring to those of us who use food to cover our emotions. Yes thanks for sharing. I and I'm sure others appreciate it too. Please keep us updated with your continued success. Best wishes. Deb

WOW!!!! You must doing anything right.:thumbup1: Kudos. Deb

First off congrats on your surgery date. I know what you mean. From the time of my first seminar to my surgery date it has been about 4 months. This included scheduling and going to appointments. Basically rearranging my life. It was kinda fun to me. Now just waiting until my pre -op diet which starts on Aug. 3rd. I also have my EKG, chest X-ray, and lab work done on that day. My surgery is scheduled for Aug. 17th. I just want it to be over already. Actually can we fast forward 2 months. LOL. Good luck to you and BlackBerryJuice.:001_tt2: Deb

Hello all, My surgery date is scheduled for Aug. 17th with Dr. Hoehn of The Bariatric Center of Kansas City. Whoo Hoo!! I've told any and everybody who wanted to know including a "friend" who asked me " why are you doing this". I responded because I NEED TO DO THIS FOR ME. I WOULD TO LIVE THE REST OF MY LIFE PAIN AND MEDICATION FREE. Duh. Best wishes and good luck to ALL.:001_tt2: Deb

Good luck Skye. Good your surgery is first thing in the morning. The doc should be very alert. Lol. I'll keep you in my prayers. God bless baby girl. Deb

Thanks Donna. Lots of good info on your blog. I'll be sure to try those sugar free syrups for my Protein shakes. Is that web site the only place you can buy them? Deb

Great to hear your surgery went so well that the doc wished he had video taped it. I hope you are feeling better today. They say each day gets better and better. I'm glad to hear you have such a supportive and wonderful bf. That was sweet of him to take the whole week off. Kudos to him. Please keep us updated with your progress sweetie. Take care. Deb

Best wishes for a smooth operation and of course a speedy recovery. Best of luck to your mom too. Save some room for me on the loser's bench as I should be there in August :-) Deb

Hi Lisa, I too have Federal BCBS and was just approved on July 21. All in all the process took about 4 months for me because my surgeon is in very high demand. What's the name of your surgeon? Are you traveling to KC by chance? I'm glad your husband is being supportive and your family will come around eventually. Good luck and best wishes. Yes, please keep us updated. Have a good evening. Deb

Donna don't trip. Some people probably notice, but just haven't said anything yet. And some people are just dumb. (LOL). Btw excellent job. Keep up the great work. Deb

My nut said no chewing gum or breath mints. What??? I love my gum. It's gonna be hard to give that up. (LOL) Anyone out there still chewing gum? Holla. Deb

CONGRATS . 10 pounds in one week is awesome. No wonder you wanted to share. Keep it up. Deb

Congrats. Sounds like everything with the surgery went well. Some people on the boards here say Gas X strips help with the gas pains. Hopefully you can get some or something similar. Please keep us posted with your progress. Deb

Great job Booklean!!! Keep it up.:thumbup1: Deb