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I have the luxury of being able to work from home. My surgery is on Wednesday. So I only took 3 vacation days and then I'll be working from home 'til I feel well enough to go into the office. My company doesn't really distinguish between sick & vacation time, though. It' just all called PTO. I've read about people (in these forums) that were back to work after a week or so, though. So I'm hoping the recovery won't take too long.

This is why I love this website. I hadn't even thought of this. Of course, I've only lost a few pounds so far - getting banded on Wednesday. Actually, I never thought "fat girl" pubic areas were any different until my dear, considerate husband informed me of such.

THEN, I didn't even think about loosing weight there. If I do need a Tummy Tuck, then yes, I think I'd probably get that area done as well. Being able to easily get to my clit is VERY important to me. I hadn't really thought of the weight gain as getting in the way of pleasurable sex, but looking back I think it has. Looking forward to "getting at it" with no trouble.

BTW - My husband and I are in our 30's and we both trim/shave. It just makes oral sex so much easier. But I agreee with other posts that bald is itchy and uncomfortable - and requires a lot of maintenance, at least for me.

I am on day 7 of my liquid diet. I chew a lot of gum and ice. I am also taking calcium chews and I got the caramel kind so it feels like I'm eating candy! The Water is super important. I am hungry less often when I drink more water.

Jodie - I did get approved and I'm scheduled for July 16th! Woo Hoo! I am on day 4 of my liquid diet and noticing how much I use food as comfort now that I don't have it. But I've stuck to it so far and I am deteremined to make a real life change with the band. Good luck!

Amy - Congrats and welcome! I am fairly new to the site as well and will be banded on 7/16. So, I'm a few days into my preop diet. I hope the liquid diet goes smoothly for you!

Awesome! I've never been to Vegas but my friends who have been tell me it's a city built for me. We definitely need a private party! I'd love to help plan - so exciting!

Adding myself to this list:

Updated July Butterflies List

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1 staylucid

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1 Rdk211

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9 Ailie

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9 lalaredd

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28 mamanmidwife

29 Cherub

29 Chellets

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I'm so excited to have found this thread. I'm super excited about finally having a date - the 16th. I start my liquid diet tomorrow and I'm going crazy with anticipation. My doctor (Veninga in Carrollton, TX) has me on Optifast. Anyone else been on that? Also, have you guys started taking the daily Multivitamin already? Any suggestions on which one is best?

Glad to be a part of a group and can't wait to hear all the exciting news!:thumbup:

I'm in Dallas - quite a drive! LOL. Quick question tho - how did you get that cute little ruler at the bottom of your posts? I've seen a few people with that and think it's pretty coo!

Jodie,

I am not a patient person either. I started the process in March and am still waiting on the insurance to approve me. I was approved, then denied and now waiting on my appeal to be looked at. I did the psych eval (scariest part for me) and the nutritional eval (piece of cake - haha). I am SUPER excited and I can't wait. I hope to be "banded" and recovered before my baby's 2nd birthday in mid August. Let me know how it goes - it's good to see another person waiting around!