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It sounds like you two have a great communications relationship but I think I would wait for a while before sharing the news. Go on a few dates and see what happens. Have fun and be safe, Niki

@ Lo, CONGRATS on getting a date! When they gave you your date didn't it feel like you had won the lottery. I remember screaming and doing a happy dance when I got my approval letter in the mail. When I called the coordinator and got a date I almost fell out of my seat...literally! So happy for you!!!! September 26 is right around the corner. @Fusilli, Oct. 11...I'm sure you're counting the days. Congratulations!! It will be here before you know it. All the best t you! @Imlooznit, my date is 9/20, which is just a few short days away. Im anxious, excited, nervous and very expectant. I know this is right for me and at the end of the day the emotion that I feel is happiness. We are definitely doing the right thing. Hang in there...we can do this! Chin up young person!

I hope this isn't too personal. My surgery is scheduled for 9/20 and I just realized I will/should be on day 2 of my period on 9/20. Question, do you think my surgery will be postponed because of this?

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is awesome! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations!!! I pray all is well. All the best, Niki

Thanks so much for taking the time to so this. I think this is awesome! You rock!!!

You look fantastic!!! You are definitely working your program. Keep up the good work and CONGATULATIONS!!! Be well, Niki

@Jill, I am so sorry you fell but I have to be honest, this is just the comic relief that I needed. I hope you don't have any serious injuries and that all soreness will be gone soon. Take care, Niki

Hi Violet and welcome to VST. CONGRATULATIONS on losing so much weight! 80 pounds is such an accomplishment and should be celebrated. Good for you!!!! I've read from several others on this site about stalls. Some last for a few days while others seem to last much longer. Please be encouraged. The scale will start moving again. You've been given some great advice about switching a few things around (diet, exercise, adding more Protein, etc.). I think you'll be fine. Chin up! Niki

CONGATULATIONS!!! Doesn't it feel like you've won the lottery? Oct. 11 will be here before you know it. Good luck on your liquid diet and definitely keep us posted! All the best, and congrats again, Niki

@MelissaG, the nutritionist said most headaches while on the pre-op liquid diet are from caffeine withdrawl. If they haven't gone away, they should by Day 4 -- hopefully. I hope you feel better soon! Be well, Niki

@SittingPretty, I think I may have to do a Protein shake because I'm not meeting my high protein quota on the pre-op liquid diet. I did 3 Slim Fast yesterday (690 total calories and 30 grams of protein) and a yogurt (80 calories and 5 grams of protein). The nutritionist said I need between 40-70 grams of protein a day and between 1000-1200 calories a day. The thing is, I've been opting for sleep to the point that I haven't been drinking the Slim Fast or eating anything at night. I think I have a packet of unjury which is 20 grams of protein, I'll drink that instead of one of the cans of Slim Fast. All th best to you! Niki

@Yikeit, CONGRATS on the weight loss. That's awesome!

@Sassy, what brand of protein shake did you try?

@HDub, that's what I firgured too. My doctor said a cup of orange juice or a banana should remedy Ole Charlie - LOL. Also there are 600mg of Potassium in each can of Slim Fast. Since I'm drinking 4-6 cans a day I would think that would be enough. Today is Day 3 of my liquid diet.

@ Ducker, you're right...downward! Hahahaha

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is absoutely wonderful!! You're definitely on your way. Keep up the good work!!!

I have a PPO as well and things went smoothly. All the best and keep us posted! Niki

Happy dance, happy dance!!! You made me smile! How exciting!!! CONGRATS!!!

Thanks, Ladies! I was so worried that perhaps my surgery would be postponed. Onward and upward

Like MelissaAnd, my doctor also told me that it would shrink the fat around my liver - which is always a great thing before this type of surgery. I am always amazed at how much weight people lose during this time. Yesterday was my first day of the pre-op diet. I hope I am as successful as the others. All the best, Niki