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Way to stay focused on that liquid diet. I honestly wonder if the preop liquid diet won't be the hardest part!! Good luck on Monday! Let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it.

So happy for you Kathy - you are doing great! 24 pounds in a month is amazing...keep up the good work! I'm still waiting on my date, but hope to have it soon!

Congratulations on your success Diane! I am waiting on my date and hoping I have the courage to follow thru.

I'm there with you. I haven't set an official goal yet, but think I need to lose about 165 pounds. Yikes! That sounds like alot!!! :frown1:

It will be here before you know it. Hang in there!

Am wishing you a safe and uneventful surgery. You will be on the other side (the losing side) soon! Keep us updated when you feel up to it.

Congratulations Libby!!!! You are doing great.

Thank you for the encouragement Chancie. I looked at your before and after pictures and you look amazing! Yes, you have definitely reclaimed your life!! Please stay in touch as I begin this journey as I'm sure I will have lots of questions for you!!! Just hope I have the success that you have had with the sleeve as I am ready! I am calling the surgeon's office today to check on my date.

I am just starting this journey as I have completed preop requirements and am waiting for a date. I have not set an official goal, but I'm thinking I need to lose 170 pounds. Wow! That does sound a bit overwhelming. Can only hope it works for me. (Chancie, Laura and Norma - congratulations on your success!!)

Congratulations! You are half way there and already you are seeing all these wonderful things changing in your life. Keep up the good work!! I am just starting this journey and hope to have the success that you are having. Thanks for sharing!!

Just realized - you share a birthday with my youngest son who is 15 today!

Happy Birthday Kathy!! Stay strong...you can do it! Drop me a note when you can - I've been thinking about you and hoping all is good!!

Thanks so much for sharing -- you are truly an inspiration to all of us starting on this journey! You look terrific and soooo happy!!

Congratulations Caro --- You look fabulous! I am just starting on this journey and it helps to see other's success. Thanks for sharing and good luck on the last 15 pounds. You can do it!

What about sugar free popcicles dalyco.....have you tried them.

MiMi - wishing you a speedy recovery!

Well said Papillon! I too am waiting on my date and having those same OMG - what the hell am I doing thoughts. But you are so right - food has ruled my life for far too long.

A big welcome! This is an amazing site with lots of information and lots of caring and supportive people. Good luck on your journey.

Donna - that would be great. I will be starting my preop diet in the next couple weeks. Do you want me to email you with my address or what? Renee

Deb - Just a little bump in the road.....take your prescription and you'll be okay. Keep a positive attitude - that always helps. I've been thing about you and knew you were probably starting on the clear liquid diet. Hang in there and check with Dr. Hoehn's office to see if a couple bananas would be okay at this early point in your pre op diet. Hang in there. Renee

Welcome Amari and best wishes on your journey. I do not have my date yet, but expect it to be in September too! Renee

WOW! You look amazing! You are truly an inspiration to those of us who are just starting on this journey! Thanks so much for sharing. Renee

Congratulations on your success! You look amazing....and I'm sure you feel so much healthier too! I hope I can be as successful as you as I am starting this journey. Thanks for sharing. Renee

Congratulations! You are doing great....82 pounds in 3 months is awesome! I appreciate you sharing your experience. I am getting close to getting a date for surgery and sometimes I wonder what the hell I am doing.....then I read a story like yours and remember. Thanks for sharing.

Nashua Nutrition I found this website that has the Health Smart Beef Bullion. They have lots of Protein supplements, Vitamins, etc. at what appears to be great prices. I think I will try ordering from Nashua as I looked at some Bariatric vitamins on another website and they cost twice as much for the same thing. Hope this helps. Renee