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Boy ' date=' my emotions have been running wild lately! Happy, sad , & LONELY!

Anybody else?[/quote']

Yes. That happens to me a lot too. It was more intense when I was about 2 months out, but it still happens now also

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It seems to me the only people that understand are other sleevers, I have a good supporting family but none of them have gone through this and truely understand! Great news that im not truly " alone" but I really dont like the feeling!

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Did anyone have Lavin if so what was your pre op diet?

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He has several preop diets, I think depends on your insurance. He had me on low fat diet two weeks prior told me to stay on it and do not cheat. You need to shrink the fatty liver. It makes surgery easier and faster recovery. I love dr lavin. Where are u doing yours? Date yet?

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He has several preop diets' date=' I think depends on your insurance. He had me on low fat diet two weeks prior told me to stay on it and do not cheat. You need to shrink the fatty liver. It makes surgery easier and faster recovery. I love dr lavin. Where are u doing yours? Date yet?[/quote']

No date yet, consult on Monday though..will be finished with ins. Hoops in Feb. When did u get a date?

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I had surgery aug 1, 2012. It was set around June 2012 once insurance gave final approval. Btw, im 2lbs from total of 100 lbs lost (preop weight)

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I had surgery aug 1' date=' 2012. It was set around June 2012 once insurance gave final approval. Btw, im 2lbs from total of 100 lbs lost (preop weight)

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You look like a different person

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Thanks and I think I change for the better

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Did anyone have Lavin if so what was your pre op diet?

Hi MK,

He didn't give me any special diet. Just followed what I had been doing which was just sensible low carb. On my final appointment with him (signing consents, etc) I asked, Ok so what is my pre-op diet? He said no pre-op diet. I said, what? You're kidding? He said, Nope.

The only restriction was only Clear liquids the day before surgery..

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Hi MK' date='

He didn't give me any special diet. Just followed what I had been doing which was just sensible low carb. On my final appointment with him (signing consents, etc) I asked, Ok so what is my pre-op diet? He said no pre-op diet. I said, what? You're kidding? He said, Nope.

The only restriction was only Clear Liquids the day before surgery..[/quote']

If u don't mind me asking..what was ur bmi or weight at the time you ask about a preop diet?

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Dana, how have you been doing? Lbs flying off?

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If u don't mind me asking..what was ur bmi or weight at the time you ask about a preop diet?

Don't mind--it's right on my ticker for all the world to see! :)

Started at 47 bmi ( hate to admit it)

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I had surgery aug 1' date=' 2012. It was set around June 2012 once insurance gave final approval. Btw, im 2lbs from total of 100 lbs lost (preop weight)

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Amazing!

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Anybody looking for workout partner?

Looking for someone to keep me accountable at exercise, its easy to stay on computer allday and next boom, no time ! Im available mostly during days monday - friday

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Don't mind--it's right on my ticker for all the world to see! :)

Started at 47 bmi ( hate to admit it)

Hey Dana..what was your post op diet like? How long were u on liquids?

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