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I work for a fairly big company and there is a weight loss challenge at work with a $500 prize. I am single and have custody of my niece (5) and nephew (10) so I could use the money. My boss, who knows i am having this surgery, hounded me today until I agreed to sign up. I am scheduled for surgery Wednesday the 6th of Feb and the competition lasts until sometime in April. I know the surgery will not guarantee that I win, but I almost feel like it is an unfair advantage and that if I did win and people found out they would be upset. Should I withdraw from the competition, any thoughts?

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Oh my goodness! You cook dinner for your kids - GOD BLESS YOU. I couldn't do that.

I am on day 3 of my pre-op liquid diet and bedtime last night was the worst! My stomach was going crazy!
I avoided dinner time @ my house by hitting the gym after wk. I was afraid working out would make me feel worse with only liquids in my system, but it actually helped. I felt full and energized, not for long, but it was better than sitting at home and watching everyone eat food I couldn't eat.

Awesome! I accepted.

Mine is Feb 6th!! I start my 2 week liquid diet on Sunday Jan 26th.

My date is February 20th due to work schedule, wish it was sooner!! Any nerves I have about the surgery is completely overshadowed by my excitement to achieve my weight loss goals and enjoy the rewards of a healthier lifestyle! It's gotta be better than this right?

Mine is Feb 6th!! I start my 2 week liquid diet on Sunday Jan 26th.

I have the same issue. My best friend is against me having the surgery. She told me, "we are going to have to agree to disagree on this. I feel surgery is for the morbidly obese when there are no other options, and I don't feel that is you." My sister, same thing, "I wouldn't think you would be big enough for the surgery"
At 5'2" and 235lbs my family doctor, my surgeon and I all feel it is a wise choice. People may not agree with your decisions but they are not the ones who have to wake up every day and walk around in your shoes, so do what makes you happy, and agree to disagree.

Hi Guys!
I got the call Wednesday form my insurance that my surgury has been approved. I am scheduled for surgury February February 6th, 3 days after my 31st birthday, so no birthday cake for me but it will all be worth it. I start my 10 day pre-op liquid diet next Sunday, Janruary, 26th...Eeeek!

Hi Guys!
I got the call Wednesday form my insurance that my surgury has been approved. I am scheduled for surgury February February 6th, 3 days after my 31st birthday, so no birthday cake for me but it will all be worth it. I start my 10 day pre-op liquid diet next Sunday, Janruary, 26th...Eeeek!

I'm tentatively scheduled for February 6 pending approval from my insurance and union.

Hi Guys!
I got the call Wednesday form my insurance that my surgury has been approved. I am scheduled for surgury February February 6th, 3 days after my 31st birthday, so no birthday cake for me but it will all be worth it. I start my 10 day pre-op liquid diet next Sunday, Janruary, 26th...Eeeek!