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Lol that is probably very true. Any studying I do get in will be a confusing mess lol. I am doubling up on it now so hopefully I can just rest in the hospital [emoji1360] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I have been teetering at 40.1 for the last 2.5 months I was told any gain would disqualify me and falling below 40 would disqualify me. Can you call them and ask if you still fall under the insurance acceptance rules for surgery? Mine was strait forward with me, they had a few people disqualify because of slight gains and falling below the minimum BMI. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

You’ve got this! [emoji1377] You are doing great, you’re almost there! You are going to kick this diets [emoji87][emoji86][emoji85] and when you look back at these days you will see what a strong person you are. (((Hugs))) Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I am only allowed broth, protein shakes, liquids I can see through and 1 Greek yogurt per day. It has been rough but mostly with fighting the head hunger. I desperately want a cookie, a grape or Chinese food but I am not hungry I just want them. I haven’t given in because I know that this is what is best for me and that I only want those because I can’t have them. Today starts day 3 and I am down 5 lbs already. I notice that the days I have school (went back to college) I am ok but my days off are torture. Today I’m off so I plan to fill my spare time with homework and either a trip to the gym or a workout video at home. So far so good. That is great that you are feeling a difference clothing wise, congratulations you are doing great [emoji16]. We will all do great and get healthier together [emoji1360] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Today is your day! Praying for a successful surgery and a fast & easy recovery. Congratulations [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I am only 3 days preop so I’m still figuring this all out too. I weaned myself down on caffeine cutting down a little more every few days to where I am now on full decaf. In the past, for me, the cold turkey caffeine withdrawal headaches ended by the 3rd day. I have been getting mild headaches which I also thought were related to sugar, carb & calorie withdrawal; those subside when I have a protein shake. Even just a few sips helps. I wish I could help more, there are so many helpful sleevers on here hopefully they can help us both [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I wish I had your pre-op diet [emoji24] That all sounds so yummy right now lol. [emoji39] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

That is awesome, way to go! I am sure you are going to do great with the surgery, it’s sounds like you have been super disciplined and have stuck to the plan. [emoji4] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Wow that is a trip! Very cool that we are all having surgery the same day and have the same name. We can all get healthy together [emoji1377]. Have you started you’re pre-op diets? Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Thank you for sharing, that is a great visual representation. I also wondered why we couldn’t eat and drink together. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Thank you for posting that. [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I will be having mine at DePaul in Norfolk Virginia [emoji4] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

That is great that they switched that up for you, awesome job advocating for that. Will they allow you start seeing the nutritionist sooner than Jan so you will be a month closer to surgery by the time the change takes place? That is strange that the letters were replaced with asterisks, how weird lol. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Praying for you as well, have a wonderful night. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I will be praying for you. Good luck and (((Hugs))) Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

That is exactly how I drink my shakes [emoji177] I make a double expresso (10 ounces) and combine with 2 caramel protein shakes. I drink that over a 5 hour period as my breakfast & snack. I’m going to order Torino peppermint mocha syrup (I think they had sugar free) and will start using chocolate shakes once it gets here. Last night I drank one as hot cocoa and it was so good. I didn’t think about telling them I had an ulcer, that would probably work too. Thank you [emoji16] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

It sounds like you are doing great, congrats! I look forward to those after surgery benefits too [emoji6] I am slowly giving up the creamer habit, I have replaced mine with the protein shakes [emoji39] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Mine said the same thing. He wants me sipping 1 ounce of fluids (I’m actually supposed to measure it) every 15 minutes, within a few days post op he wants me up to 1 ounce every 12 minutes. The first equates to about 54 ounces per day which is minimal to stay hydrated and the second puts me at 64 ounces a day. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Yay another surgery buddy [emoji3] That is cool [emoji16] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I will be praying for a successful surgery and a fast and full recovery [emoji177] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Congratulations! Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

That is awesome! I told hubby about that and he says I should do the same. Great idea Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I just had my pee-op appt today and my group suggested dial soap and to make sure it said antimicrobial or antibacterial on it. I am supposed to use it every day for 3 days prior to surgery and on the morning of surgery. They said to wash my entire body with it and extra wash my belly, then showed us where the incisions would be and said focus there. Mine said nothing about sleeping in fresh clean bedding but I sleep better that way so count me in lol! I plan to bring my computer and study guides for school so I can do homework when/if I’m able. My family probably won’t be visiting very much so I will have plenty of walking and work/sleep time [emoji4] Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

After having said that, my youngest tells me that daddy promised him that I would take him to McD’s 🤯 and said “But I was so good at the dentist and no cavities” [emoji24] when I said no. So I took him and my little bit of revenge was I bought enough for all of the kids and now I don’t have to make dinner. Trying to be good now and not attack the fries 🧘🏻‍♀️ Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

My surgery is also on the 21st but my liquid diet starts today. You can do this [emoji1377] it is not going to be easy, this is definitely not the easy way to getting healthier. Just try to look at it from a different perspective, maybe he is getting takeout so that you won’t have to do the cooking. I will still be cooking for my hubby & 4 kids, it is hard fighting the thoughts of wanting to give in and just eat but we have to fight it. Looking around and seeing all of the snacks I love but can’t have is annoying as heck. But if we can’t do this for a few days then how can we do it after surgery? It is just food, don’t let it control you. You’ve got this, everyday is a new opportunity to get it right. Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]