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Hi Jilly! I am in a very similar starting place....210 pounds. I am doing the pre-op liquid diet starting on Friday. YIKES! April 23rd is the BIG DAY! My doctor says it'll be my new birthday. I hope it is as great as he says it will be! Good job on the commitment aspect! I agree, you can do it! You GO GIRL!

How awesome Anabel! You sound like you have sailed through your first week post-op! Any advice for making it through the pre-op liquid diet? I start mine on Friday for April 23rd surgery???? I would love any and all advice!

Congratulations! Wow! 2.5 weeks POST-surgery! Sounds like you have made it through the worst of the storm. You can do it....just think of how much fun shopping will be when we can visit REAL stores instead of PLUS SIZE stores! I've got a little more than 2 weeks before surgery. I can't wait!

Woo hoo! Congrats on getting a surgery date! I just set mine today, too! April 23rd! I can only say HAPPY BIRTHDAY because we're on a journey to enjoy a healthy rest of our lives!

Good luck! Think of tomorrow as your new and improved BIRTHDAY!! Woo hoo!:thumbup:

Hi It's For Life!, I am actually in Lincoln County but my doc is in Huntersville. I see Dr. Ryan Heider and he is in practice with Dr. Vollenger. Its a small world, isn't it! Good luck with the protein shakes and feel free to write me if you do want to have a pity party! I understand! PLEASE do send any and all advice my way! I am waiting for all of my doc reports to be sent to insurance. Waiting is not my forte! Good luck with your procedure! WE CAN DO IT!!!!

Hi Lap Band Friends! I am from the Charlotte, NC area. I am currently in the insurance approval process for this exciting journey. I have met with all of my required specialists and the reports are being written as I type. It is my hope to have the surgery by June at the latest. I feel pretty good about the whole process. I am most fearful about finding a liquid protein shake that I like. I am and have always been a finicky eater. 2 weeks pre and post op on liquids only sounds extreme. ANY advice you all can offer an good tasting drinks is welcome!:blushing:

Hi Tracy, We can support one another! I have also gone through 2 back surgeries and I am facing a third! The weight has got to go! I love the bipolar description. How true! I' super excited but do worry if I can finally stick to it and see it through. My family doctor says the positive vibes from the initial weight loss will keep me going. I sure hope she is right! We are shooting for a May or June procedure. What about you? Tammy