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DID TIME JUST START MOVING 100 TIMES SLOWER?!?!?!

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MimiMermaid    13

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So, now that I've gotten approval from insurance and got a date 8/22, I feel like the days are just draggin by :angry: I don't know what to do with myself.. I think I've got it under control and I'm trying to stay positive, but I feel like I'm going crazy :crazy: I should be in a great mood, and instead I find myself snapping at everyone and very on edge... waiting is the worst.

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Khy    16

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Yep it is... I told my doc let'sget this done yesterday! But time will pass and pretty soon it will be the day before your surgery and all sorts of crazy things will go through your mind. Use the time to develop good habits, eat slowly, small bites and chew..

Khy

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MimiMermaid    13

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Thank you khy :) It helps to not feel alone. I've been on the 17 day diet for a little over a week now and I've lost 6lbs so far.. I'm just so used to seeing the scale move down and then right back up again.. I am soo ready to do this and make it permanent, once and for all :D

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MeMeMEEE    206

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I'm here to say YES also!! My date is August 8th so I started my pre-op diet today - and survived! LOL I am hoping the time flies!!!

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wondering1    103

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My date is Aug 9th and for the past few days I've been eating like a TOTAL FREAK. I think I'm afraid I'm going to miss the taste of food or something. Well I need to get myself back on track. Yes, time seems to be moving slowly. I wish my date was tomorrow :)

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mamamckinzie    92

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I know the feeling!! And right after I found out my surgery date I was soooo excited. But then time stood still!:angry: But now that I am into my final week of preop the clock has started to speed up.:unsure: It's like oh crud! Do I have everything? I still need to pick this up and that up and get this done cuz I will be recovering...So don't be surprised when the clock kicks in!

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wishes    125

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It will get here. I promise you. I feel the same way almost every day, but you know what? The ticker keeps moving each day, and I have little goals that keep my time line moving. In 10 days, I submit to insurance. In 25 days, I move to my new apartment. In 28 days, I start my new university. In 38, I have surgery. It will happen!

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missjanab    3

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i'm august 11th and have been on my pre-op diet for 5 days now and time is dragging out! nice to kno it's not just my rush, rush, rush neurosis & i'm not alone1

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smiley2604    36

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My date is August 16th and I am like you " Lets get this thing on the Road"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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AutumnBlueCarmen    4

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Yes totally! After you finally get that approval time does almost stop...but then you forget and go on with your life and then all of a sudden your surgery is 3 days away (ah hem) and you are freaking out with how fast that happened! :P ((hugs)) It'll go faster than you think :)

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Julie76    251

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YES!!! Time seems to be moving at a snails pace for me as well. My date is August 4th and I have been on my diet since last Thursday. I have slipped a little here and there but I think overall I'm doing ok. I'm on the lower end of the BMI spectrum so I hope that helps with the liver thing. I'm sure next week will be very intense for me. Good luck to everyone.

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caycaye    1

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So, now that I've gotten approval from insurance and got a date 8/22, I feel like the days are just draggin by :angry: I don't know what to do with myself.. I think I've got it under control and I'm trying to stay positive, but I feel like I'm going crazy :crazy: I should be in a great mood, and instead I find myself snapping at everyone and very on edge... waiting is the worst.

OMG! I just got my sleeve surgery scheduled for the EXACT SAME DAY as you....August 22, 2011!! I m trying to get my house all cleaned up and make preparations. I just ordered two of the recommended Protein shake brands listed in the Excellent/Good column. I still have some tests to complete....I am getting a little scared when I overthink things....you?

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MimiMermaid    13

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OMG! I just got my sleeve surgery scheduled for the EXACT SAME DAY as you....August 22, 2011!! I m trying to get my house all cleaned up and make preparations. I just ordered two of the recommended Protein shake brands listed in the Excellent/Good column. I still have some tests to complete....I am getting a little scared when I overthink things....you?

Caycaye! THAT IS SOOO AWESOME! Where are you having surgery? Who is your doctor? I feel like time is just going to slow. I'm not afraid at all. This wont be my first surgery, so that may be why. My husband is terrified that I'm going to get too skinny, and I'm thinking "are you crazy!!?? I can NEVER be too skinny!!!" LOL. This is all I talk about night and day. I'm dreaming of being skinny. In all my dreams I'm thin and running.. its soo cool. I will be getting my Protein at GNC during the beginning of the month since we are on their card program and get a discount during the first 10 days of each month. I think I'll be getting the Isopure since those have zero carbs. They also have clear protein which is appealing to me. We need to really keep in touch after surgery to keep us motivated and moving forward :)

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