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You look great man! Love your story. Keep being an inspiration to us. Blessings!

Congrats to you! Glad you were insurance approved. You are on your way!

CONGRATS!! You will do great! Take time to heal after...you are on your way!!

You look wonderful!!

Fruit! Fruit! Fruit! Certain fruits are high in natural sugar so some nuts. say not to eat "too much". I love fruit and eat a small portion (including blackberries). They have a stimulants for regular bowel movements. Also, a variety of nuts. Good luck!

Tbird, Good for you to coming to the "final" decision for a new life! Congrats!

Moms2big Hilarious on "how to eat a cookie". Lol!

Missy joy You are an inspiration to many of us! Keep on losing weight! You look gorgeous!

Congrats w/your new future ahead!

Kealot, Don't be discouraged...I understand your feelings. I too heaved a lot except mine was not dry...enough said?! However, I did get past those bad days and moving forward to brighter ones. Still sore also. It will take time. Take care of your new tummy. In a short time from now...you will have no regrets! Hang in there!

You will come out like a champ! Tomorrow will be here b4 you know it. Try to rest tonight Good luck! Prayers are with you!

Yes!!! Congrats to you and everyone else who is almost there!

Congrats!!

Toodie, Time will fly by and your date of surgery will be closer than you expect. CONGRATS to you with your current process. It makes a big difference when you have hubby on your side. Blessings to you and yours!

Rovobay, Bc/bs fed insurance is awesome. There should be no probs with approval! Welcome & good luck

Dotti, Sorry for all of your previous/current health challenges. This procedure is definitely life changing. I hope to have pictures by next month. Surgery was on 7/30/14 at Newton Wellesley. I have a family member that had their surgery at Tufts years ago with great success. Good luck dear!

Glad you are doing well 4 days post surgery! Awesome!

Drain in for my three days as an inpatient. Taken out just before discharge.

Thanks for sharing! Congrats on the weight loss! !

Hello, I can speak for myself.....yes, I have messed up my pre-op diet. However, when I was "off" for the day. I would really set the bar for myself for the remainder of the day/week. Another words, if I cheated for Breakfast, I would make up for it for my lunch and dinner meal. Just try not to stray too much. There is a purpose to this madness. Shrinkage of the liver. It really works! Try not to beat up on yourself. Stay on task and you will be great on your date of surg. (8/25). Good luck!

2 late 4 bed No doubt that everyone will have different results. Even if we had surgery on the same date. I was sleeved on July 30, 2014. I have lost a total of 26 lbs. Proud of myself, who would have thought! Beginning weight was 314. Date of surg: 298. As of yesterday: 289 With time I am sure it will get better (pounds melting). Starting next week I plan on begging an exercise pattern. Good luck! Kindle, you look FABULOUS! ! Keep up the good work!!

Good luck! Your surgery will be a success! When is your date?

Congrats!

Also, Thank you so much!!

It is called "normal" to feel nervous. I thought at one point I would back out. Can you believe that??? There are too many cons on our side to go for a healthier you! Stay w/the pre-op/Post - op diets and various other directions from your doctor and you will remain on a good path. Good luck!