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HI birJenn13, WELCOME!!! I`m in Cindy, just had surgery on the 7th & doing well. Best wishes & prayers to you!

Hi Libra_Lisa, Life is way too short to allow others' opinion of your decision affect your journey in this life. Just keep your head up & the Sun will continue to shine upon you, my Sister!!! You hold the key to your destiny :-) Congratulations on coming this far!

Yay!!! Congrats Debra!!! Best to you!

Welcome Lola! I love it here, and so will you. Nothing but love and support. I am set for 1/7. The forums here are positive and informational because it comes directly from 'the horses' mouth.'

Frogjlr, It's gonna be you and me on 1/7. Wl be sending special prayers your way!

Frogjlr, It's gonna be you and me on 1/7. Wl be sending special prayers your way!

Congrat to you Fiusha!!! Sending you best wishes!! We are here for you!

Hi mamiof3, we're all STILL young! Age is just a # girly!!!

NikiG, I'm with ya on keeping some curves!

Shonabear, yes, we have to girl! How are you doing and what has been the biggest challenge for you postop?

I'm 35 and having the rny on 1/7. Time's going sooo fast!

I am in Cincinnati OH. Go Reds & Bengals!!!

Welcome BustedBeauty- Hang in w/ those requirements. I only have preop labs left and a physical, then suegery on 1/7. There's so many people on here to look to for inspiration, strength, & motivation. I plan to post updates. From what I see on here, it will be worth it.

Hang in Cheryl- you've come soooo far, girl!

Hi Bakawaka, Congrats on your success, and keep us posted. So a month preop diet? I'm only required to do two. Were you just being an overachiever?

Bellasmama, it's amazing how quick the time goes. I found a sale this weekend ($20) off a Cuisinart Blender/ Processor. Gotta be ready for the preop and postop diet!

My friends, sister, mom/dad, and colleagues know. Sometimes family can be so judgmental. So, not ever planning on telling them. Esp. if I have issues, etc. Of course they'll say I should not have had the surgery! At this point in my life, I can and will only have dealings with positive people.

Hi Bellasmama, the approval came rather quickly, as my employer's insurance required a 3 month follow-up w/ dietician, exercise physiologist, and psych visitis. I met with the surgeon twice, my PCP, and am scheduled for 1/7. After I met my requirements, I was approved within a week.

Dr. Kevin Tymitz is doing my surgery on 1/7... Stay tuned.

Hi, I'm in Cincinnati. Surgery date is 1/7.

Thanks Mikhz and AmandaM for your suggestions. They are very much appreciated!

Sweets and caffeine are difficult for me. My date is Jan 7.

Hi Bellasmama! Good luck to you!

Beans tho holidays can be a bear, but we have to think about the 'end result.' Will keep you in my prayers.

To Michk, keep your head up! It will get better.