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Hey everyone, I am going in for surgery tomorrow morning. Nervous but ready for the change. God bless everyone who has already had the surgery and those who will be having it soon. E.

My thoughts and prayers are with you lishen. So sorry to hear this news. Stay strong. It will work out.

Congratulations on your surgery! I hope you have a super speedy recovery. Blessings, E.

Thank you everyone for taking the time to show us your yummy meals. I hope when I am post op and allowed to eat food, I can duplicate some of your creations. Blessings, E.

Sending encouragement your way, 2late4bed! I hope tomorrow gets easier for you and everyone beginning the pre-op diet. We can do this! Best wishes, E.

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! All the best to you! I start my pre-op tomorrow and surgery on the 17th. Time is flying by! E.

Yes! Let's keep each other encouraged! Congratulations!!!! E.

I am scheduled for September 17. So excited!!! Best wishes everyone

September 17 for me!!! I am so excited. Best wishes to everyone.

I start my pre-op diet in a few weeks. Looking forward to reading more ideas and tips on how to survive the experience. Thanks!

Congratulations!! What an awesome feeling that must be. Hardwork surely pays off. All the best!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Hi Everyone! I am a newbie in the process too. I have already completed my information seminar and two nutrition classes, but still have my psych eval (in two weeks), final nutrition class (next week), EGD and meeting with surgeon before the surgery. I am so ready to see this process through to the end. I am hoping to have my surgery in September if all goes well and everything is approved. Lets keep each other encouraged! All the best, E.

Well the good news is you will be well prepared for the change in eating and your liver, heart and gallbladder will be happier and healthier before surgery. I do not have to do 6 months but I was told weight gain will disqualify me from surgery which make sense and the doc also said it is recommended to lose 5 to 10% prior to surgery. I am going to start a high protein, low carb diet now so I am more prepared. I have also started timing my eating and sipping my drinks. Sipping and not gulping is hard for me but I will get it I hope. Best of luck to you throughout the journey!