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Hi all

So I finally got my surgery date.

My dr plans on using a 48 fr bougie, which I am nervous about, I am going

to see if I can get him to go a bit smaller..ok, a lot smaller, wish me luck!

Anyway, going to use this time period to get myself weaned off of the

sugary drinks..I have fallen into the bad habit of having sugary cokes, dr peppers, etc..plus fixing up my coffee with hot chocolate, etc.

I am going to get myself over on coffee with just splenda or splenda/milk, and crystal lites instead of the other drinks.< /p>

Doc says the preop diet is 1 week clears with "an occasionaly cracker".

So, impatiently waiting!!

Lisa

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Hello! This is my first post -- I just found out that my "tentative" surgery date is Mon, May 24th (that is "scary" close when I look at my calendar). I call it tentative because my surgeon requires that I lose 15 lbs between now and then. I've agreed to bust my tail and try to hit that mark, but am a bit concerned about that much weight starting <ugh> right now! I've always felt a little more comfortable about starting "right away" or "tomorrow"...but it is time to get going!!

I wish you the best, Lisa, as it sounds like we are beginning this "new life" within just a few days of each other. I've never had weight loss surgery and am excited and a little nervous about what is to come. I've realized that I am in the minority (both on this board and in real life with the procedure) since I am a man. I also have quite a bit to lose >200 lbs...so let's cheer each other on as we get closer and then afterwards. As long as I have mine on the 24th, perhaps I can tell you what to expect (with three days' warning :-).

Best of luck to you and all who are reading this!

- Dave

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I am May 19th.

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Hey Dave

How goes the 15 lbs?

Thats really the pitts that they make you lose weight before.

Hope things are going well for you, and we will be on the losers bench before

we know it!

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Hi all

So I finally got my surgery date.

My dr plans on using a 48 fr bougie, which I am nervous about, I am going

to see if I can get him to go a bit smaller..ok, a lot smaller, wish me luck!

Anyway, going to use this time period to get myself weaned off of the

sugary drinks..I have fallen into the bad habit of having sugary cokes, dr peppers, etc..plus fixing up my coffee with hot chocolate, etc.

I am going to get myself over on coffee with just splenda or splenda/milk, and crystal lites instead of the other drinks.< /p>

Doc says the preop diet is 1 week clears with "an occasionaly cracker".

So, impatiently waiting!!

Lisa

:001_tongue:

I am having my surgery on May 28th in Colombia.

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I am May 24th! SUPER EXCITED =D

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That's great another May sleeve.

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wow guys!!!! it's getting close. Its good to have some folks all getting surgery around the same time. You will be good support for each other.

On the 48 bougie... that does seem a bit large. My surgeon uses a 32 and I asked him to go bigger because my BMI was low. He said okay but didn't want to go over 38.

Ultimately we are not talking about a huge difference. If you search "bougie" you will find some posts by tiffykins that give a good visual of bougie size using pens.

So... I guess I just gave you a mixed message..... dont go above 38 but it doesn't really matter :)

Maybe get some other input.

Take care guys....

Dave, hows the 15 coming along

Stacey

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My Dr is using a 34.

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