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Thanks you guys, and good to hear! One less thing to pack. One less thing to try to get to stay down!

Ok thanks you guys, that's what I thought I heard. I don't know about Nair (hate that nasty stuff, eww) But waxing ...I'm going to guess...no, because you're opening up your pores, and do we really know how long it takes them to close down? Unless your doc says ok, I would error on the side of caution with that one, personally.

What?! You're having your surgery on your birthday?! How cool is that!!! Happy Re- Birthday in advance. SF jello it is! And that'll be our new holiday dessert as well. It's ok. My grandma used to say... A moment on the lips... Equals a lifetime on the hips! ( let's nip that problem right now) Best wishes!!!

Bring them or wait Til we get home? I will not be home for 5 days post op (Mexico/ self pay)

All these last minute questions. It occurs to me I don't have alot of detail questions answered. Do we bring vitamins for post op, does anyone know?

Ok. Thanks. Skipping the pedicure. One less thing to worry about

Three days of CLEAR liquid starts now. NOVEMBER 1st Begins the new and improved me! Hope everyone's staying strong and in good health!

Starting CLEAR LIQUIDS NOW FOR 3 days. NOVEMBER 1st SURGERY soooo ready. Lets git r done!

I heard they want to be able to see if you're turning blue/ oxegyen levels. True or not? Otherwise I'm getting a pre op pedicure.

If so... When did they say to stop shaving? Or is this just a Mexico thing? Someone said their surgeon said no shaving because it could lead to infection. Anyone know anything about this???

Oh cool, that's when I will be having the surgery, good luck to you too!

Wow. I guess it's finally sinking in. This is it. Tomorrow starts three days of clear liquid. Then it's GO TIME! Seems like it took sooo long to get here. And now it's like OMG it's really happening! Fortunately I have a million things to do in these next three days so time should fly. Hope I have energy on clear liquid. Oh well. No turning back... It's show time!

Tomorrow starts my CLEAR LIQUID 3 days pre op plus laxative day. Wow it's getting close!

4 days to go! One more day Til the 3 day clear liquid diet. Can't wait!

Hospital Angeles is a full fledged hospital. I'm being sleeved at Mi Doctor Hospital in a few days. It is a specialty hospital for bariatrics only. Then there are the strip mall type clinics. The only one place that I've heard bad things about is NOVA. It is said to be not suited for medical tourism or up to our standards. If someone out there has used them and has a different perspective, pls feel free to comment. That's based on what I've read.

Just finished day 10 and I'm getting cranky. I have one last nerve , so please don't get on it. Lol. Tomorrows my last day before CLEAR liquid. That's when I probably go from set to beeotchiness in two seconds flat How's everyone doing today???

Day 10 of 14. Today and tomorrow are the last two where I can have shakes, lettuce and lean protein. Then it's three days of clear liquid. Down about a lb a day on this pre op. how's everyone doing on their pre op???

Great post! Congrats on your success! I will be at the Marriott in less than a week. Thanks for sharing! Be well...

My condolences to the family and may the patient rest in peace, always sad. Having said that... We all go into this knowing there are risks. We don't really have all the facts here. And I don't really even need them. People sometimes die in surgery or recovery. My surgeon also had a patient die and that has not caused me to switch doctors. I will still be going to Mexico next week and that doc will still be doing my surgery. I am very healthy, have been following my pre op diet to the letter, no co mrobidities and have 100% faith and trust in my doctor. Now if these doctors had more than one or two I would re examine, but I feel totally comfortable and I'm going in with me eyes wide open. Wishing EVERYONE a safe and rewarding journey! Ciao ...

Oh my gosh, Ringo, so sorry to hear about the tragedy. I made a commitment to stick 100% to the pre op diet. I just don't want any complications or to get turned around and resceduled. It's not too late. You can get clean right now! If it were me (and u should check with your doc cuz I'm not a physician) but personally... I would take a laxative today and start cleansing my system of all the bad stuff. Then I would go on 2-3 days of protein shakes only (whatever amount of cals your doc ordered) mine is 900. Then I'd do the remaining days on pure liquid. Two ISOPURES will give u 80 grams of protein with only 320 cals. Swansons makes some delicious flavored broths now...hot n sour, tortilla soup and ginger chicken. I'm on 900 cals of shakes, lettuce and fish, chicken, eggor yogurt a day Til Tuesday when I go totally liquid. Have lost a pound a day on the pre op so I'm down 15 lbs now. C'mon girl, you got this!

Wooo hooo! Everyone's dialed in on the countdown! Crystal is your surgery on Nov 1st like mine? Stay strong everyone and have a fantastic day :-)

7 days left and surviving the pre-op diet.

Lol... Yeah let's meet at the hot tub for a late night rendesvous! Lol. How are u doing on your pre-op diet? I'm soooo ready!

Survived day 7 and I will admit, I was hungry today. Pushed through, drank more water. I've lost 15 lbs now, so there's no way I'm messing this up! My clothes are wayyyy looser. My rings are falling off, certain shoes are way to loose to wear. People are just starting to notice that I'm losing weight. Guys...don't be nervous about this pre op diet. Embrace it. Enjoy the journey... This is what getting skinny feels like. Love it !

Awesome! Welcome to the other side! I will be joining you in a week. Best wishes, speedy recovery, have fun getting fit !