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WoooooHoooooo sweety93!!! I am so happy for you! I am all set for the 14th & start my pre-op diet tomorrow... Can't wait till you get a date!

Glenna

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Glenna, So glad to see you got your surgery date when it is convenient for you to be off work. Everything is falling into place nicely:) Jan

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Glenna, I feel like I've been given a 2nd chance at life. I had gotten to where I never exercised b/c of back pain & now I walk 45 min/day. I did not go through the puree stage & am eating between 650-850 calories/day so I am ok with not losing as quickly as others. I never had a problem with eating slowly & chewing well..I was a constant snacker which I no longer have the desire to do. My 1st 12 days I had Protein Drinks, yogurt & Soup & then I slowly started eating my favorite healthy foods but in small portions. I have lost 17 lbs since surgery & will be happy if I lose 5-8 lbs/month (more would be great). I am 5 feet tall & started at 194 lbs & now I'm at 177. I'm already out of + sizes & wearing size large & xl petites. I'm very happy with my progress & look forward to seeing the dietician 11-14. Let me know if I can answer any questions. I know you will love your sleeve. Take care, Jan

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You are doing awesome Jan!! 17lbs is a lot of weight in such a short time... I am starting at 218 so a bit more than you, so you are a real inspiration for me! I am struggling a bit this evening because I start a very strict pre-op diet tomorrow so I feel like this is my last night eating 'real food' for a while. I keep looking around the house thinking 'what should be the last thing I eat?'. I feel a bit silly, but I am so excited to be on this journey that I can't wait to start the diet....

Thanks for all the support everyone, it's gonna be a great ride!

Glenna

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Thank you bunches Glenna. Ive already had an awesome time enjoying all the triumph with the approvals now I just keep smiling and being gitty so excited for my blessing. I look forward to your success and I'm totally grateful you got your date you wanted. I'll be praying for a speedy recovery so that you will get your day after Thanksgiving shopping on ;)

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Glenna, What do you eat/drink on your pre-op diet? Can you drink pureed Soups b/c I have 2 to recommend. I bought vanilla & chocolate Extreme smoothies which are ready to drink Protein in cans. They have 35 grams of protein in each 11oz can & were easy to take with me b/c they tasted ok at room temp. Jan

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The surgeon has his own food that I have to eat... nothing other then that food can be eaten. It is that way for the 2 weeks following surgery too. After that I move to regular food at which time I will try those for sure.

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Glenna- Your doctor is smart. You'll lose weight before surgery & after surgery without having to make choices. I lost a few pounds on Weight Watchers during the 6 mos before surgery but I gained it back eating "my last meal" for weeks before I was sleeved. The Soups I enjoyed are both made my Pacific Natural Foods (my store carries in organic section). I like roasted red pepper & Tomato (usually don't like tomato) & curried red lentil (thai flavor). They along with Fage greek yogurt helped me get through the liquid phase. What product does your doctor use? Jan

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Dec 1st is my day to be sleeved :)

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I've got the date on my calendar!! I know Dec 1 can't come quick enough. You have been there for all of us & now it's your turn. Congrats!!

Jan

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Thank you ladies. You have been such an awesome and a wonderful support :)

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Sweety 93, You are there for us & we stand by you, our friend. What a great Christmas gift you are giving yourself. You will always remember 12-11. Need to figure out how to add each other as friends so we can keep up with each other & not have to meet in the insurance blog! Take care, Jan

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