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My day was moved up because of work commitments.....was Aug 13 now July 16......I feel like I'm going into panic mode! One day excited, next day terrified....mostly just tired of arguing with people who think the surgery is a dangerous cop-out to diet and exercise (not my family though)...starting pre-op diet Sunday, wish me luck :-)

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You will do great! This is a positive thing don't let anyone bring you down, this is for you! I'm excited for you! It was the best decision I've made in a long time !! Youre in my thoughts!!!! :)

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Things are good' date=' I was pretty uncomfortable after surgery but it was mostly my back hurting. I have had a bad back for a long time. But all in all its been good! I have lost 24 pounds since surgery, the past week my weight loss has slowed but I'm hoping for it to pick back up soon. I have started drinking 2 Protein Shakes and am hoping that will help. How are things going for you?[/quote']

I have not had surgery yet but I am hoping that I will lose weight quickly and be able to work out as well. I have fibromyalgia so I am hopeful that it will help with this as well. I will keep you posted.

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You will do great! This is a positive thing don't let anyone bring you down' date=' this is for you! I'm excited for you! It was the best decision I've made in a long time !! Youre in my thoughts!!!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Thanks lessofmeismore! This site was really helpful in my decision to do this, a great place for lots of positivity :-)

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My day was moved up because of work commitments.....was Aug 13 now July 16......I feel like I'm going into panic mode! One day excited' date=' next day terrified....mostly just tired of arguing with people who think the surgery is a dangerous cop-out to diet and exercise (not my family though)...starting pre-op diet Sunday, wish me luck :-)[/quote']

Good luck on your pre-op, I start my pre-op on Thursday. I am excited for all of s. I stay away from all the negative naysayers...I have 3 co-workers tat had the sleeve with the doctor I am using and they have nothing but great things to se and fabulous weight lss results to go along with it. They are my personal counsels for all my questions and concerns. One of them s a year post op and the other two are less than five months pst op! We will do GREAT!!

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Anyone that is in the SW DFW area that would like to meet to have a support/story time, a few of us are meeting this Sunday at 5pm off I-30 in Grand Prairie. If you would like some info just let me know. See you there...

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Good luck on your pre-op' date=' I start my pre-op on Thursday. I am excited for all of s. I stay away from all the negative naysayers...I have 3 co-workers tat had the sleeve with the doctor I am using and they have nothing but great things to se and fabulous weight lss results to go along with it. They are my personal counsels for all my questions and concerns. One of them s a year post op and the other two are less than five months pst op! We will do GREAT!![/quote']

Thanks! I'll be rooting for you too!

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Ok, Texas sleeve buddies. The liquid diet has been the hardest thing. The bariatric advantages does not agree with me. I had 2 try other products. Im so looking forward 2 Tuesday. Iv been sick the whole week.

I have PCOS and I can't wait 2 be normal again.

Three doctors ensured me, that the surgery will help my cycles and pcos. If my cycles are fixed by these surgery hysterectomy will be next for me. I just can't take the heavy cycles and pain anymore. My pray is 2 have a normal and healthy pregnancy and normal cycle. Yea, normal weight.

Again, I wish you all much success on your weight lost journey.

Ain't no stoppin us now,were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta

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Anyone that is in the SW DFW area that would like to meet to have a support/story time' date=' a few of us are meeting this Sunday at 5pm off I-30 in Grand Prairie. If you would like some info just let me know. See you there...[/quote']

I will have 2 come another time. Im sick. The liquid diet and metforin is not doing me in justice. It has me throwing up. Im weak.

Ain't no stoppin us now,were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta

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I hope you start feeling better! Let us know how you are feeling!

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Anyone that is in the SW DFW area that would like to meet to have a support/story time, a few of us are meeting this Sunday at 5pm off I-30 in Grand Prairie. If you would like some info just let me know. See you there...

I am sorry I missed this post until now. We would have loved to have met up with some people. When is your next gathering?

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I'd love to meet some of yall as well! I live in Mesquite but I'm willing to meet halfway with everyone? I tried to get into the forum for Texas sleevers but I need a password? :(

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Currently I'm living in El Paso, but only a matter of weeks and we're moving back home to Arlington/Mansfield! Yay!! :)

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I am in Beaumont, but getting surgery in Houston with Dr. Marvin. My date is July 19th.

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In San Antonio TX. I was sleeved on Monday July 9th.

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