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I talked to alma yesterday because the paperwork just stated to start the diet 7-14 days before surgery. I know that I am a long 29 days out from surgery but I was trying to mentally prepare myself for this pre-op diet. Well according to her, I only have to do a 7 day pre-op diet because my BMI is under 40. I just missed the mark because my bmi is 39.3, but hey, thats not 40 and now I don't have to start on the 8th of May!!!!!

So excited... :D

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I was told I had to do the finally three days of the diet (bmi 34.5) but I've decided that i'm doing the whole two weeks. I've been eating like a pig and I somewhat feel like starting the diet (may 1!) will be a relief of sorts.

Of course, I may change my mind once i'm on it lol :)

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I too had said that I was still going to do the two week diet... but then i just put it right out of my head immediately.... why torture myself.... pretty soon I wont be able or want to enjoy stuffing my face with all my favorites.... might as well get it in where I can fit it in now... :D

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I have a 2 week diet of eating sensibly, so smaller portions, lower fat, lower sodium. low carbs etc.

Then 3 days pre-op of liquids only.

So really not too bad either. Think I will do a Protein shake for Breakfast & lunch & sensible dinner in the evening. Well that is my plan anyway! LOL

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I think that I am going to try to at least eat sensible in that for the first week and then the week liquid diet. I realized that since I have set my date for surgery I have gained 3 lbs and goodness I don't want to push my BMi up those few notches in the next few weeks. Then I will have to do the 2 week pre op diet

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Yeah, I am sure my weight has crept up a couple of pounds since I set my surgery date too. As I've been pigging out a little bit!

So actually looking forward to starting a 2 week diet to help me get back down a bit!

I would be embarrassed if I showed up heavier than what I wrote down on the application!

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