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Hey Tony. First well done that's amazing. Would you mind telling me/us more about your experience? I'm starting my pre-op next Tuesday for my surgery 9/13. What eating and exercise plan have you been able to follow to achieve incredible results. And if you wouldn't mind....what have been the highs and the lows? I'm sure all of use about to do the deed would appreciate some insight. Again bravo on the achievement and good luck getting to you goal!

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ISG - that is a great analogy and very useful. I am about to start pre-op and this makes total sense. I need to make sure I have my supplies! Top top tip!

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Well done Carl. Your well on your journey!!!

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So it's still 9/13 7pm. I have just started a two week holiday in Cyprus and have a mini bucket list. The day after I get home I start my pre-op plan. The list Champagne Lauren Perrier Rose T- bone Beer Kabab Maccys Tandoori mixed grill Cypriot meze Party I am compensating with exercise and 3lts of Water a day. I'm still excited and understand all the compilations BUT have a positive mind ....it is better than the alternative!!! Ollie x

Well done all. Must feel great. I'm due for my op 9/13 Clothes down sizing is one part I am looking forward to! I have a wardrobe of clothes that don't fit many new designer pieces. My first goal is to use them. Then bin them and buy some more. I like wearing suits and can't wait to wear a special one I bought but have never been able to wear. Big motivator!

Hi I'm here in the Uk I'm doing the deed 13/9 (mot 9/13[emoji39]) I'm going on holiday this week end back in two weeks then into the pre-op I got my plan today! It's getting real

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Charley I think I have just wet myself Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sept 13th

Firstly I am delighted that I have found this forum it has really helped reading about the diverse views and experiences. Thank you all for being so honest. Here is my story so far... Moment of truth. Decision made..... I live in UK and have a job I love, but it can be a huge pressure. My work takes me away from home quite often, in the UK to the US and the Far East. Over the years that has taken its toll eating the wrong food, at the wrong times. (And maybe a tipple or two) For a big guy I am quite fit but over the last years have found more aches and pains, to the point I felt the need to visit my doctor, something I don't normally do. I did this 10 days ago. Long story short he gave it me straight .....lose weight or die young....I'm 43 and heading towards an illness crisis .....and his opinion, diabetes, high blood pressure, joint problems and that early grave. I've tried lots of things I've had my ups and downs but now the time has come for something more drastic. The wake-up call I needed had arrived! I don't want to wait to go through the process and however fantastic our national health services is (and it is fab), it will take and age. I don't want to be diabetic or have a heart attack. So...... By 10 AM the following morning I was sat in a consultants office having the various options explained to me. My choice, the sleeve. Within a further 24 hours I'd booked my date with destiny September 13th (and it's not a Friday for the superstitious amongst us!) I have gone from being petrified to super excited I see a future me, doing things that I've not enjoyed for number of years... fastening a seatbelt on an aeroplane....going on the trampoline in our garden writhing rolling off! walking into a normal shop and buying clothes from a normal section. Don't get me wrong I don't want to be mega thin, I like being me but I want to be a me that has longer to live and can enjoy my family, my children, my future grandchildren and actually my work too. Mentally I've got this.....! My concerns....... Personality: I don't want to change my personality has anybody out there experienced that over the long term they change? Food: i've got my head round that it is going to be a nightmare for the first 3/4 months but after this.... Is it truly normal food but obviously in smaller portions and healthier options? Alcohol: now then..... my biggest enjoyment and my nemesis ....my consultant asked me? do you drink a lot? I said no ....however when I go out I'm always known as the life and soul of the party and the last man standing.... response you can still be a life and soul of the party but expect to be the first one falling. What have people experienced with alcohol? How much on a night out? What type? Rightly or wrongly , I've created a bucket list of things I wish to eat or drink before the pre-op diet....my son made me laugh yesterday when he said 'Dad make sure you don't die while trying to complete your bucket list'... Point well noted! If you have got to this point thanks for reading I'll be keeping in contact via the forms. I'm sure as I need the help on the journey.. You, the Warriors that have gone before me will offer the support and help needed! Ollie x