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Hi I am set up for surgery in South Jersey. Anyone else in my shoes. Starting to get nervous. Just went for pre admission testing. It went so quickly, now I have a doctors appt and a nutrition class. I try not to think about it because I start to feel sick.anyone want to share their experiences? Thanks

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yes im with you,,,, on monday of this week i got my date set and was almost sick for 2 days,,,, i think it was just anxiety,,, today is friday and im a lot better,,, this is going to be a huge life change and its almost upon us,,, but im ready ,,,hope you are too,,, i think a lot of ppl get the jitters before IT happens lol,,, good luck to you :)

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Who is your doctor in South Jersey? I was just banded by Dr. Wasser.

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Hello,

My surgery date is 12/12/12. I did my pre-surg registration this week. One more nutrition class and a meeting with my surgeon two days before on the 10th. Today is the 2nd day of my liquid diet. It's not as bad as I thought it would be because I try not to think about it. I know it will get harder. I had to help set up a banquet last night. Soooo hard. But I did it. Good luck to you.

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I have doctor reich in manahawkin. I see him on monday for a visit and a nutrition class on Tuesday. Here is your doctor located when is your surgery ?

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He is in Willingboro but is moving to Moorestown.

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Hi I am set up for surgery in South Jersey. Anyone else in my shoes. Starting to get nervous. Just went for pre admission testing. It went so quickly' date=' now I have a doctors appt and a nutrition class. I try not to think about it because I start to feel sick.anyone want to share their experiences? Thanks[/quote']

I take it you are going to SOCH? I just got banded Thursday at Jersey Shore (Dr. Kipnis). When are you scheduled?

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Yes at Soch. Dec 14 yikesss.

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Hi, My name is Aly and I Live in central Florida. I have the same surgery date as you, but in Tampa, FL with Dr. Lee Grossbard. I am wondering how you are doing on your pre-op liquids and what are you drinking? I weighed in at 290 lbs. before starting the liquids, have you lost any weight on liquids? I would like to correspond with you as sort of a buddy if it's ok with you!

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Hi,

I am Dec 4th and in jupiter florida.

I have been doing liquid with Jello and pudding since wednesday. I am down 8.5 pounds. But i think i am coming down with a cold, gosh I hope not I dont want my surgery canceled. It seems like the past few days I have been around so many sick people!!!!

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I am Dec. 14th also. I am getting nervous but know this is a piece of cake. I had the gastric bypass 9 years ago and I struggled with recovery. I had a friend that had the lap band and my dad has also and their recovery was quick and speedy. We will both do great! Good luck!

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Well today, day 4 I didn't have a headache. Praying I get some energy. I am on broth, Water, crystal light and shakes. Anyone taking in something different?

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Tomorrow is your day, God bless and don't forget to post!

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Well today' date=' day 4 I didn't have a headache. Praying I get some energy. I am on broth, Water, crystal light and shakes. Anyone taking in something different?[/quote']

Had mine Thursday and I also had Tomato Soup with skim milk today. No Protein in it but it was filling and dee lish! I had my Protein Shakes, too, and I despise them already. I know I gotta do it and I will do it but I don't like to do it. I can't wait til I can have tuna fish.

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Saw the doctor today, he went over what to expect in the hospital. Tomorrow I go to the nutrionist and she will tell me about my pre op diet that will start on Friday. On my way!

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