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I am fortunate that I have never relied on the councel of others. Nor have I've been motivated by guilt or moved by tears when it comes to my decision making. Weigh the pros and cons about the surgery and then make a decision. No matter what you decide, it will be OK. Only you can determine what is best for you. I personally haven't told anyone that I'm doing the surgery. I plan on telling my office 20 business days in advance. My family will be told two days in advance (I need someone to pick me up from the hospital).

Holy Moley about eating everything not nailed down. I've lost 75 lbs on my own and the closer I get to a possible surgery date (I go into the hospital tomorrow to sign the papers!); the more I eat. Going the cardiologist office, I just knew that I was having a heart attack and all I was going in to in to have the doctor to read the results of the stress test and give me an all clear! When the cardiologist told me to tell the surgeon to schedule me for surgery, thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. Blood pressure began to drop then elevate! I immediately did what I always do when I'm beyond stressed, I grabbed 6 turkey meatballs, followed by a snickers candy bar and a selzer Water, 1 package of strawberry Cookies, 1 package of nuts! luck for me I'm eating vending machine sized portions; otherwise I would be OUT OF CONTROL!!!!!! (Not in one sittling - all eaten during the course of the day) All the best to the May VSGers! I'm shooting for 5/31!!!!! Wish me luck!

I go in Tuesday, to sign the papers and then everything is fwded to the insurance company!!!!! Then fingers cross approval will follow shortly there after.

All right, you got it out of your system! You're afraid! Yes, you are. Now, look fear's fat arse in the face and say "Kiss my soon to be slim arse - I'm going to Mexicali and you can't join me. Bye, bye!" LOL YOU'LL BE FINE. KEEP US POSTED! WE'RE ROOTING FOR YOU! Think the theme from Rocky. You're a prize fighter, you're about to throw a right hook in the face of fear! Keep punching, Keep moving. Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee. You are the greatest! Now, get off your arse and start packing. PACK, PACK, PACK!

Isopure RTD! I actually don't mind them at all. Some people complain about an "after taste" or a hint of clalkiness. Yes, it's there (the last reminds me of weak koolaid and it has the same mouthfeel as liquid jello), but they're not bad. I'm pre-op and trying out the drinks before my actual surgery.

Protein Shots. Personally, I don't like the smell of them, but they do the trick. And set your timer on your phone and drink when it goes off. I'm pre-op and I'm training myself to drink my Isopure RTD drinks (2gm of protein per oz). Not bad. But the timer reminds me to actually drink. Two of the bottles of this stuff gives me 80gms of protein. Add a protein shot to the drink and you've upped the protein by another 40gms. I started drinking the stuff, because I'm doing a pre-diet and dropped my calories (and my hair). 60 lbs off of my behind, but my beautiful hair is just falling out. So Protein Drinks, Biotin and protein Snacks daily.

msdw59@gmail.com Thank you for your kindness. D