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The above quote should be read by everyone starting out on this journey. I have a copy by my computer, and read it often. Best wishes to all. I hope you all achive your goal.

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Very Helpful! Thank you! :)

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Im gathering all my requirements, all i have left to do is the psych clearance, sleep study wait for approval. :) im so excited, i dont know what to do.. im worried about the pre op surgery... who can tell me more of what its about.

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I'm brand new to bariatric pal. I'm looking forward to reading all the wisdom and advise here. I started my pre op liquid diet on the 9th and have my sleeve surgery on Friday. I'm EXCITED and nervous. I have a concern I'm hoping someone will be able to relate to. I've lost 2 pounds since the 9th on this liquid diet. Is that and indicator of the weight loss after surgery? I've felt really excited as I've read the success others have had from the beginning. I find it amazing to be able to be at this point and on the verge of surgery. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

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This post was exactly what I needed. I'm getting sleeved on 12/2 and am really excited. I just needed some pointers and encouragement.

Dpb

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Thank you. I am new here and I appreciate the advice that you have given to me before my surgery.

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I have a suggestion. We all have to admit that we have an eating problem or they would not have approved our Psychological review for the surgery. But the real problem lies in WHY we have that problem. So I was encouraged by a therapist to not only write down my diet, but maybe my story in general. My life story. We need to get out what is bugging us. Mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation! I have to get down to why I am depressed and eating so much. It is not just that "I like food." It is way more than that. Yes I am a chef and yes I like food, but there are chefs out there that have a passion for what they do and they are not overweight. Why? Because they do not have the desire to keep eating when they are full! So now that I have admitted that I have a problem, I have decided to tackle my life history to get to the root of the problem!

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Dpb...

How are you feeling? Is everything postoperative going ok??? I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op now... Things are FINALLY getting better... It's been rough but now I can say it was worth it...

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Dpb...<br><br> How are you feeling? Is everything postoperative going ok??? I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op now... Things are FINALLY getting better... It's been rough but now I can say it was worth it...

I'm doing good. The only,problem is,my Vitamins make me really nauseous. I dread taking them each day. Other than that, recovery hasn't been bad

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Dpb...

Have you tried Flinstones Gummy Vitamins??? Those taste pretty good and they seem to be mild on my stomach... My regular meds make me feel sick to my stomach no matter what I seem to do as I have to grind them up... I only have a month left to do that so I'm not going to complain... I'm glad you're doing well otherwise... I find almost as many differences in the way people have recovered as I do the things we have in common... I've found it so helpful here... I hope things continue to be positive for you...

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Great information, thank you!

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Realize this is not a diet to be followed for a while then set aside permanent lifestyle change

I "think" the above by SKCUNINGHAM sums up alot of the other great comments

the sooner you/me/all realize this is a forever new life the better

as soon as you reach goal - you can't/must not rest on your laurels (msp)/or asssss :o ;)

continue to follow all the rules you've learned, for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life :)

kathy

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Has anyone ever had the lapband and converted to the sleeve?

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