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Isn't it fantastic that we have options rather than just one. I know in the UK, the sleeve seems to be the one everyone is having. Whatever you chose, for whatever reason, as long as it works for that person and they are healthy and happy, then it's all good in my book Hugs Kate

@@littlebuddy213 Wonderful news ! Make sure you let us know how you are after the op ~ Hugs ~ Kate

@@LanaMac same day as me whohoooooo I had my pre op day in hospital today. Everything went well and I feel more encouraged about the journey I am on. The staff were all so lovely and there are only 6 rooms in the hospital with a ton of staff both night and day so 1-1 is always avaliable. i am so very excited. Three weeks today. It. Seems. Ages. Away!! Kate

i don't know anything about it but I am sure glad you feel a lot better !! Just wanted to say Kate

Congratulations - You are doing SO well Gentle hugs Kate

Would be nice to join however 99% of my FB friends and family don't know about the surgery. Good luck Kate

Congratulations !! Kate

I have my pre op day in hospital tomorrow and hubby is coming with me, even though he's squirming about it even now lol (He's not very good on the medical side of things). I have had my bloods, urine and poop checked already through my GP so tomorrow is just meeting the team and seeing the private part of the hospital I will be in on the 23 of July 2015. Going tomorrow is making it all the more 'real'. I'm not sure I will sleep tonight. We are going out Saturday night to the theatre to see a play but before that we are off for a meal and champagne to Celebrate the start of a new journey in my and our life together. On Monday I start an 18 day pre op liquid only diet. I have been good recently, not over eating, not eating any rubbish and have lost a bit of weight already. I don't know if the feeling in my tummy is excitement or nerves. What did you do before the op to signal the start of a new journey, if anything and looking back is there something you had wished you had done? Suggestions please, after all I have four days of debauchery left ~~ Hugs ~~ Kate

Have you spoken to the surgeon or team about this? Kate

I was told no NSAIDs either and considering I have been taking Naproxen for the past two years on and off for a spine issue, im gutted as it worked so well. Kate

@jane13 Thanks ! Good luck to everyone else. Life changing times ahead ~ hugs~ Kate

I'm just sticking to replacement drinks. I know, I know, I am crackers. It's easier for me to just have 3 Meal Replacements than bits of food here and there, I find it easier and I can focus on other things rather than food. I start on the 6th of July. Beware, I am sure by day 3 you will hear me screaming in the Americas! Yup, totally do-lally. lol Kate

Amazing loss and inspirational @livvsmum. Thank you for sharing !! Hugs Kate

@@nasirah21 Kindest wishes sent for a good speedy recovery and no wind ! (We can hope!! ) ~~ Gentle Hugs~~ Kate

I have a few outfits that fitted well in 2013 when I lost up to 85llbs in the spare room wardrobe which will be okay as tansition outfits. Otherwise I am waiting for the January sales... whohoooo bring it on!! Kate

Best wishes to you and such an exciting time ahead. Please keep in touch and let us know how everything went and how you feel on 'the other side'. ~~ Gentle hugs ~~ Kate

@jadama22 Sending gentle hugs and best wishes Kate

@jdillon Don't bother with what others think and say, know deep inside it's what you need to do for yourself to be healthy. That's the biggest gift of love you can give yourself. Kindest wishes for a sucessful operation and the start of a life that YOU wish to lead, not others. Hugs Kate

Hope it all goes well for tose due to have the surgery soon. @@chrisredjeep both in for pre op appoitments on Thursday and then just a couple of weeks for you and three for me .... EEkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk lol. Sort out the wardrobes, we are off shopping in September Hugs Kate

At least its done and another step out of the way. It seems a long way away but before you know it, it will be a day away. Exciting times Hugs Kate

Thats a fantastic achievement!! Well done - You must be very happy with yourself Hugs Kate

June 15 to now .. 33llbs is a fantastic loss !! Stop weighing yourself every day if you can and make it weekly. If you read a lot of the past posts on stalls you will see if it's normal. You are doing great, remember that Hugs Kate

Thanks for sharing this. Hugs Kate

Thank you so much for posting this. Every word resonates with me, although less and less now. Hugs Kate

Wow you look fantastic!! Keep up the good work and you will soon be at goal Hugs Kate