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Barb,

I just looked at your picture journey...You look like a totally different person! Congratulations on your success. I am just starting this journey as I have completed preop stuff and am waiting on my date. You are truly an inspiration to those of us just starting this journey. I am going to add you to my friend list so I can stay in touch with you! Thanks again for sharing your story.

Renee

Can you add me so I can look at your before/after photos? Your success is very encouraging to us just starting this journey!

Renee

Deb,

How long were you off work with your surgery? I know everyone is different, but I wondered if a week was enough.

Renee

Deb,

Not sure, but did I read you had your consult with Dr. Hoehn in KC?

Deb,

Just checking on you....how are you doing? I've been thinking about you!!

Deb, thanks for staying in touch. I just say your ticker --- does it really say you are down 46 pounds!!!! You go girl! That is awesome.

Renee

Glad to hear you are back home and doing well. Stay in touch and let me know how things are going. I'm still completing pre-op stuff, but hope to have a Aug or Sept date.

Renee

Good luck on your EDG on Thursday. Let me know when you get your date. Are you still doing your pre op diet? I have been trying to eat better, but can't seem to make myself do that pre op. Guess I'm afraid I can't do it!!!! Stay in touch.

Renee

Have been thinking about you Kathy as I know your surgery was on Thursday. Are you home and doing okay?

Renee

Hey Kathy -- How are you doing? I just wanted to check in on you. I also wanted to thank you as I just found the website link you posted bariatriceating.com Lots of great information. Tell hows things are going with your post op eating. Has it been difficult? Any information you have to share would be appreciated.

Renee

Hey Sarah. Just checking in. How are you doing? I had my EGD today and completed pysc evaluation on Monday so I guess I am waiting for everyone to get their information to Dr. Hoehn and then I can schedule my date! Yikes...kind of exciting...kind of scary! Hope you are doing well. Drop me a note when you can. Would love to hear from you.

Renee

Hey. Thanks for the good wishes. I survived the EGD and it wasn't too bad. I completed psyc evaluation on Monday so now just waiting for everyone to get their reports to Dr. Hoehn's office. I should have a date soon. How are you doing? Have you started your pre-op diet? I assume you have since your surgery is 17th. Hang in there...I'm thinking that preop diet might be the toughest part! Let me know what you got for your preop diet, what you like for protein drinks, etc. Thanks for checking in on me. Stay in touch.

Renee

Hi Jennifer. I had my first consult with Dr. Hoehn. It all seems a little extreme, but I know I need to do something.....

Renee

Hi Robbie. Just wanted to say you look great in your new picture (Ohio State Fair) and "very happy" I might add. You are doing great. I had my EGD today and completed pysc evaluation on Monday so should have a date soon. Yikes! Stay in touch.

Renee

How are you doing Sarah? I'm still trying to get my pre-op stuff done. I am going from "what the heck am I doing" to "this will give me my life back - if I can do it". I guess lots of emotions now...sort of wondering if I can actually keep myself from eating. I've been thinking about you and just wondering how you are getting along.

Renee

How was the EDG? I am in the process of scheduling so was wondering....

Renee

I saw your post on your pro-op diet. You are doing great...22 pounds is awesome!!! I'm dreading that pre-op diet as I can't seem to stay on any diet these days!!! Good Luck on Wednesday! I'll be thinking about you. Stay in touch.

Renee

I saw your ticker. You are doing great. I just got a call from Dr. Hoehn's office. They finally have all my paperwork and I can schedule. However, I am starting a new job on Monday and need to check with them about best time to be gone. Sooooooooo - I guess I am finally almost there! I can't believe you have already lost 70 pounds!!!! If you have time, post a couple of progress pictures, I would love to see them. Keep up the good work. You should be very proud of yourself. How about those Chiefs!!! (I love football too!)

Take care, Renee

Jennifer - glad to hear you are getting along. I really enjoy reading your blog....you have a great sense of humor! Hang in there--you are doing great. Let me know how your appointment goes tomorrow.

Renee

Jennifer - Hope you are doing okay. I've been thinking about you. I've been checking in on your blog. Sounds like you are. Hang in there. Everyone says it gets better every day. I had my EGD today and complete my psyc evaluation on Monday so guess I'm waiting for the reports to get to Dr. Hoehn's office and I should be ready to set date! Yikes. Take care and stay in touch.

Renee

Just checking in Jennifer. How are you are doing? I'm finishing up my pre op stuff and hope to have a date soon. Please drop a line when you are feeling up to it.

Renee

Just checking in on you...how are you doing? Do you go back for a one week checkup on Tuesday? I'm still waiting on my date.....and hoping I don't chicken out. Stay in touch.

Renee

Just saw your private message so disregard my last post to you about Dr. Hoehn. Where did you post your information about the informational seminar?? I do want to read it.

Renee

Just wanted to check in. I saw Dr. Hoehn and am completing my preop requirements. Finish up next week with EGD and final psych meeting and then I guess I call for my date. How are you doing? Would love to hear anything you can tell me about your journey.

Renee

Kathy - Glad you are doing well. I have my first consult with Doctor tomorrow.....

Renee