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Awesome! Thanks for sharing this nugget of inspiration!

Thank you my banded sister. I hope you are feeling well?

Thank you...

I have kicked around having this surgery for years.......I made the decision last March...visited my surgeon.....completed my 6 months monitoring.....got cleared by a cardiologist and psychiatrist....received approval from my insurance company.......was supposed to have surgery in September and due to unforseen costs I had to pay upfront...I had to postone the surgery after I already completed a 2 week liquid diet and lost 11 pounds. Revisited the surgeons office again in Jan...resubmitted the packagage to insurance.....saved up the upfront costs I didn't know about back in September.......completed another 2 week liquid diet...lost another 11 pounds and now tomorrow is the day! Surgery Day! Finally! I have put my heart, soul, committment, desire, dedication, emotion, and money into having this surgery tomorrow. I have read, read, read, and then read some more about the highs, the lows, the agonies the defeats.....the success stories and the stuck stories! I have earned my right to have the surgery! I am as ready as I will ever be! Bring it on!

Congrats Pretty Lady! Rest, rest, rest...you certainly deserve it!

You are gonna do great! I understand having the jitters. My surgery is scheduled for Thursday and I have noticed that I have to stay really close to these boards as they ease my mind and calm my jitters. Good luck!

Excellent...congrats!

Good luck ladies!! So excited for you. I am right behind you on Thursday!!

I don't want to shout it from the rooftops either however, I have to remember that although my hubby is super supportive, this changes his life too. He has fears of the surgery going well, anxious about what he is eating in front of me, etc. He is anxious too....for me to have forbid him to tell anyone was too much of a burden for him. I tell who I tell...when I tell it (if at all). But I will also remember that my family is along for this ride too. Good luck...pretty-faced girl.

These "boards" are very helpful.. The people who have went before us are very smart and knowledgeable. Good luck.

There are always risks and issues that can arise. For me.....the rewards so far outweight those concerns that I really don't think that far ahead. As long as I follow the rules.....I have to believe those issues are slim. But to add another example: I have a friend who had a boob job, 12-15 years later she needs to replace them. We are all told this up front.....it can happen...but don't get anxious about it.

Holy crap girl!! You look like a different person. What an amazing transformation. You are very inspiring!

So encouraging! Thank you for posting this!!

Such an encouraging post! Congrats on your success!

This is a personal journey. It has to feel right for you and your surgeon. Everyone has an opinion....dig deep and if this is something you feel strongly about...then do it. Good luck on your decision!

Yes! I am on Day 13 of the pre-op diet. I was exhausted the first 4 days but then started getting some short-term energy back. My surgery is Thursday and I am thrilled that I will be introduced to full liquids after awhile. The liquid diet is seriously one of the hardest things I ever had to do. But it's worth it for the end result.

Congrats! You look awesome!

Yes. My doc said I really shouldn't take more than 5 or 10 mins to drink the shake. Happy drinking.

Allegra! Try and dry it out.

It is very hard!! Keep your eye on the prize. If we can do this...we can do anything! I am on Day 13 and even though it's a little easier....it's still hard. Stop feeling guilty.....guilt is one emotion I know made me FAT! Brush it off and get back in.....today is a new day. Btw...my surgery is on Feb 7th as well. Good luck!

I have spent the last 2 hours on a cleaning frenzy! I think my OCD is kicking in...lol. Thursday is my BIG surgery day! More excitement than fear but I have this "nervous energy" and I panicked about me having to "take it easy" after surgery. My mind simply went into how "gross" my house could get in 4 or 5 days. Hubby is a great help but let's face it.....not the most thorough cleaner! I am on Day 13 of the pre-op shake diet. All my energy (the little I have) is in the morning. By 4pm.....I am pretty much wiped out. Has anyone else started to "nest" like before we went into labor to make sure everything was done before surgery? Or for my Feb bandsters.......any "to do" items that you crossed off the list? I am actually looking forward to the recovery time because that allows me to "do nothing" which is not something I am used to. I think I will make a list of movies I want to see and books I want to read. Good luck everyone!

It's exactley how a drug addict feels!! Stay strong Mama...you are doing it.

I HATE insurance companies!

I live in Florida! I am looking forward to a good ole fashioned girly bathing suit. I want to walk the beach with my head held high! No more shorts and fat lady tshirts hiding my body. Just me, the sun, the sand..and my cute, cute bathing suit!

Drink alot of fluids.......sip slowly......take deep breaths. The shakes will subside over time. I know it sucks....but you are stronger than you think.