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Well, I have been "lurking" around here for months now, reading what everyone has to say, and have only posted once or twice. BUT, today my hubbie and I flew to San Diego, and now we are in Tijuana, and I am getting "sleeved" tomorrow morning at 10:30AM. I am a little nervous, but I am convinced it is the right thing to do. The definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and over (like joining to Weight Watchers 17 times, joining Curves four different times, going on every new diet that has come along, etc) and expecting to get different results the next time you do it. So I am doing something different, and praying for a permanent life style change! I have worked hard to stick to my pre-op diet, but tonight, I splurged, and had a steak, baked potato (Oh how I miss potatoes!) steamed veggies, iced tea and Flan for dessert. What a yummy meal! It took me several weeks to go off Diet Pepsi (my addiction!), and the pre-op diet has been a real struggle for me, I love my carbs! I wish I could stay on a low carb diet, I have lost almost 20 pounds while I have been on the pre-op diet! (And I have to admit, I was thrilled to get on the scale every morning and see the number moving down!) But I have been going slowly nuts trying to stay away from the ice cream, the potatoes, the chips and dip, the sauces and gravies, etc. SO, I am looking forward to getting the surgery over with, and beginning my recovery and my new life style! Would welcome any comments, encouragements, etc that any of you want to offer. Thanks in advance! Helen the Cat

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Congrats. Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted.

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Good luck!

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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