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Congratulations for your successful day, a new life begins. Thanks for the support, mine is July 18.
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Hi everyone, My surgery is July 18. I start my 10 day, liquid protein and clears a week from today-yuck! I am expected to loose 8-18 pounds over those ten days. I attempted this in 2009 and was denied by insurance. I have new insurance and met the requirements this time around. Good luck to all of you, keep us posted.
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Is our goal wt set by us or the surgeon? I am 5 ft and suppose to weigh 98-115. I think I totally passed that wt growing up. I've always been heavy. How do I know what is "healthy" for me?
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Hello everyone. I just joined the forum and am excited to get advice and support. My husband is the only one who knows. It will be tough getting the time off of work without them knowing why. I'm awaiting insurance approval, I did the waiting game too for the past several months. I was able to lose 14 pounds and keep it off. I'm wearing shorts that haven't fit in years. It is a great feeling and I can't wait until they are to big in a few months. At this time, I do not know if I am a Sept or Oct banding. I'll keep you posted. What is the deal with protein?