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Any December Sleevers?

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Kimmy    0

Kimmy
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Congrats Kimmy!

Thanks Holly! I'm on liquids too ): I have two business dinners this week and I'm going to have to order Soup and just not eat the "good stuff" It will be all worth it.

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rbstewart    1

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My surgery date is December 7th. Anyone scheduled on or near that date? I figure I'll be able to decorate the house and do my shopping beforehand, then be in pretty good shape by the time Christmas rolls around.

My surgery is scheduled for 12/15. I start my pre-surgery liquids on 12/1. I am currently on 2 Protein shakes/day with one meal. So far, so good.

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rbstewart    1

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D'oh, I'm the only one who'll be on a 2 week liquid diet during Christmas?

I have to watch my family fill their faces with turkey, dressing and Desserts. :(

No. My surgery is 12/15. I will be on liquids 2 weeks prior and 3 weeks after.

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Billy363627    15

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I have mine sometimes in December I have my last appointment with my Surgeon in December the 8th. I should have a concrete date for my sugery after meeting with the sugeon. Is anyone out there as scattered as me.. One minute I am thinking in my head wow this is the best thing that I could do for my self and the next minute I think what the world am I thinking about doing. Then I think I need to do this for my health. I just stay in right field and I don't get many balls hit towards me...LOL

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HollyW    5

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I have mine sometimes in December I have my last appointment with my Surgeon in December the 8th. I should have a concrete date for my sugery after meeting with the sugeon. Is anyone out there as scattered as me.. One minute I am thinking in my head wow this is the best thing that I could do for my self and the next minute I think what the world am I thinking about doing. Then I think I need to do this for my health. I just stay in right field and I don't get many balls hit towards me...LOL

I have asked myself the same questions. I was come back to it is the right decision, healthier for me and my kids. For the past 16 years I have just gained and gained and gained and I am done. Yo-yo diets and diet pills, I am so done with it. I am on day 3 of my liquid diet and this is the hardest thing I've done. I feel like I am going through withdrawals, like a drug addict. I just keep telling myself it will all be worth it and I will be able to do more things with my kids, things I've never been able to do before! Good luck ;)

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Billy363627    15

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I have asked myself the same questions. I was come back to it is the right decision, healthier for me and my kids. For the past 16 years I have just gained and gained and gained and I am done. Yo-yo diets and diet pills, I am so done with it. I am on day 3 of my liquid diet and this is the hardest thing I've done. I feel like I am going through withdrawals, like a drug addict. I just keep telling myself it will all be worth it and I will be able to do more things with my kids, things I've never been able to do before! Good luck ;)

Looks like as it stands I will be on a liquid diet during Christmas...yay for me..but I guess if I can get through it I will be a better person..I hate as alot say that going to be hard with sweets and such..my weakness but I know that I will have all the support I need to make it thought this difficult time. Any I know There are rays of sunshine coming through the dark clouds.. I will beat this and I will become the person I want to be.. congrads on the 3 days of success. I am cutting the carb as we speak getting ready for the ultimate no carb diet for 2 weeks

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stacy2010    0

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DEC 7th is almost here!!!!

Hello to my fellow "sleeve sisters"!!

What are you doing to prepare? Are you nervouse? I am getting a bit jittery/excited but I am ready. Have had all my appointments and Pre-Admission completed. Now I just show up Tues morning.

Stacy

My surgery date is December 7th. Anyone scheduled on or near that date? I figure I'll be able to decorate the house and do my shopping beforehand, then be in pretty good shape by the time Christmas rolls around.

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Bumblestitch    0

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Hi all. Just got insurance approval yesterday so the final hurdle has been cleared. December 14th is my date. I start my liquid diet in 4 days. It's funny as I was nervous about getting approval from insurance, now I'm nervous about the fact that I'm really having this surgery.

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Lila21    36

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Hi all. Just got insurance approval yesterday so the final hurdle has been cleared. December 14th is my date. I start my liquid diet in 4 days. It's funny as I was nervous about getting approval from insurance, now I'm nervous about the fact that I'm really having this surgery.

Bumblestich!

I am on the 14th, too!!! Feel free to friend me and we can get through this together!!!

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marisela87    2

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MY SURGERY IS ON DEC. 15 IM GETTING SOOOO NERVOUS!!! i JUST FEEL LIKE WOW ITS PERMANENT AND IM ONLY GOING TO BE ABLE TO EAT A LITTLE BIT...WHAT IF I FREAK OUT LOL....I KNOW ITS SILLY BUT IM REALLY NERVOUS!!!! I JUST KNOW I WILL FREAK WHEN IM LAYING THERE IN THE HOSPITAL BED RIGHT BEFOR SURGERY!!! :(

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weightnomore    8

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DEC 7th is almost here!!!!

Hello to my fellow "sleeve sisters"!!

What are you doing to prepare? Are you nervouse? I am getting a bit jittery/excited but I am ready. Have had all my appointments and Pre-Admission completed. Now I just show up Tues morning.

Stacy

Hi Stacy,

I am definately getting nervous and jittery, too. I keep being afraid I will get on the table and start to scream "Help, get me out of here. I can't do this!"

But my husband just took my "before" pictures tonight and when I looked at them, it was sure confirmation that this is what I need to do.

Are you doing a pre-op diet? Because my BMI is relatively low, I do not have to do one. I just need to be on liquids for two days prior to surgery. So that means I have two days of eating normally and that's it. Make sure to message me after your surgery and let me know how you are doing. Maybe we can touch base the night before, too.

Anne

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Becca    108

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I go from being nervous to totally excited. I can't believe the time is almost here. Good luck everyone. Can't wait to see what 2011 brings for us! I wonder how we will feel a year from now...hopefully we will have all new wardrobes! :rolleyes:

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Sissy    0

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Hi! my surgery date is Dec 13 in Regina SK Canada. I'm 5 days into my 2 week pre-surgery liquid diet and struggling. I'm tired of just drinking fluids and am hungry all the time. How are you doing?

Hi!

My surgery is Dec. 27 in San Diego. It still seems a ways away but I know the time will fly. What are you doing to prepare for surgery, as far as stocking up on foods, Vitamins, Protein Shakes, etc?

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