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Big Jim
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I am holding my inspiration....my little daughter. She is the reason I am doing all of this, I want to be the best daddy possible and I am tired of my weight holding me back.
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Hello My June Journey Friends, My banding date is the 10th. I am on the pre-op clear liquid diet and I am amazed how much food has controlled my life. Staying strong and no cheating!!! I look forward to our journey together. Big Jim
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AlaskaGirl77 and Comynara1 what did your Dr. say about the V8 soups??? I started my pre-op liquid diet today and I am already consumed with the thought of food....this is going to be rough but I am determined to not cheat.
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Congrats to all you guys....thanks for the inspiration...I can't wait till I can post here
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I am really worried about the liquid diet....I have to do mine for 2 weeks also....it is going to be really really hard.
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Before, a weight loss surgery photo album by Big Jim on BariatricPal. 2 photos in Member Photo Gallery.
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The link for the quote: Weight loss on Oprah Pt. 2: Dr. Oz is BACK with Health advice and Holiday Tips
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My wife saved the episode of Oprah for me to watch. If Dr. Oz says its true it must be.:crying: "And, losing weight improves the sex lives of men in another way. "If you lose 35 pounds, if you're a male, you are gaining one inch of penis length," he says. Often when a man is carrying a lot of extra weight, Dr. Oz says a fat bundle builds up and starts to surround the shaft. As a man drops the weight, that fat starts to recede."
