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Day 6 of my pre-op liquid diet.going well so far!just hard only having 6 Protein Shakes a day,but I can't complain.hardest thing is not being hungry,or the headaches but more that I miss chewy on something salty!

So far I'm down 6 pounds.which I'm very happy about:)

Surgery in 9 days!!!so surreal.iv been in the process to get the surgery for about 9 months now so im more then ready....a little nervous im not going to have everything I need ready for once I'm home but im sure I'll be fine.anyone else having surg the 25th or around then?!

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hi :)

my surgery day is the 24th.. one day before yours. I just did my preops today. I am so nervous and excited. I am also down 7 pounds from the Protein drinks. I almost caved in today but so far so good. My coordinator did say I can chew on lettuce, Tomato, and cucumber if I absolutely needed to eat something.

Denise ♡

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Hi Denise!congrats to you first off!i didn't even think of lettuce....I'm gonna have to have have a little if I find I'm in dyer need of that crunchy taste!are you excited for the surgery?you have to keep posting and updating!

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I am getting scared. my date is July 21. I hope I am doing tbe right thing. Has anyone flown back after surgery? Is it bad? Also I am suppose to go back to work a week after being sleeved. Can I do it?

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Hi Denise!congrats to you first off!i didn't even think of lettuce....I'm gonna have to have have a little if I find I'm in dyer need of that crunchy taste!are you excited for the surgery?you have to keep posting and updating!

hi traceylynn :)

thank you and congrats to you as well!! yes, this liquid diet is so hard and everyone's diet is different. I can't wait to eat my lettuce this evening.

I am so excited for the surgery as well as being scared and nervous. I will not back out so just 6 days left and a wake up!! My fiance, parents, kids, & my close coworker/friend are supporting me and my decision so it helps my worries :)

oh gosh after today it seems more real. We are on our way :) how are you feeling?

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I am getting scared. my date is July 21. I hope I am doing tbe right thing. Has anyone flown back after surgery? Is it bad? Also I am suppose to go back to work a week after being sleeved. Can I do it?

hi julygramny :)

I ask myself the same question every night. I guess everyone here has a story. my story goes a lil like this.. my dad has diabetes, rhinoplasty (some like that in his eyes), high blood pressure, gout, has had kidney failure and was on dialysis until I gave him a kidney, he's also had a quadrupole bypass, & lives on a million medications a day to stay alive to name a few.

I seem to be following the same footprints as my dad. I am obese, have sleep apnea, now have one kidney, & had gestational diabetes. I feel this surgery can help to save my life or at least give me a better chance of it so that I don't have to face these problems my dad has or worse. God is good and I believe has helped me find my path. I have three beautiful daughters who I want to live for and I wouldn't want them to feel the pain I feel when I've seen my dad sick. different day.. different reason.. worse pain I have ever felt.

I am taking this chance and running with it for myself, my kids, & my parents ♡

we are doing the right thing!! opportunity is here.. so let's do it!! :)

Denise ♡

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TThank you for the encouragement. We will make it.

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I am getting scared. my date is July 21. I hope I am doing tbe right thing. Has anyone flown back after surgery? Is it bad? Also I am suppose to go back to work a week after being sleeved. Can I do it?

I can understand why your nervous but just keep in mind why your doing all this:)I know people have flown back after surgery im just not sure how long they waited before doing so....you can do it!you got this:)goodluck!

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I'm confident with our team of doctors, home support and this awesome site :)

We definitely will make it!! :)

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Hello!

I'm July 24th, so just a day before. Officially this should have been my 8th day of liquid diet but issues came up and this is my 6th day. Lost about 7-8lbs so far so I'm happy.

I really miss chewing and something heavy and filling. I do 4 'full' meals a day and 2 Snacks. A meal is either a shake or low fat greek yogurt and dinner is Soup with added Protein. Snacks are low fat/low sugar puddings/jello. I'm getting tired of all the chocolate! Bought some oatmeal as that is approved. I swear I remember cottage cheese is ok too so I had some yesterday and it was amazing. The hunger doesn't bother me as much, it's more the cravings.

Good luck on your surgery! Keep me updated.

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milkd,

im the 24th too :) what time are you scheduled for? I got to be at the hospital at 10am and my surgery is scheduled for 12pm.

Denise :)

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milkd,

im the 24th too :) what time are you scheduled for? I got to be at the hospital at 10am and my surgery is scheduled for 12pm.

Denise :)

Mine is at 7:30am and I have to be there 5:15! yikes. I know I won't get much sleep.

Good luck on yours. I hope we both do amazing.

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milkd' date='

im the 24th too :) what time are you scheduled for? I got to be at the hospital at 10am and my surgery is scheduled for 12pm.

Denise :)[/quote']

Hey there...this isn't really related, bit I just wanted to say I love your profile pic! Big adventure time fan! Anyways, congrats to all of you... You will all do great and be on your way to better health soon!

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Day 6 of my pre-op liquid diet.going well so far!just hard only having 6 Protein shakes a day' date='but I can't complain.hardest thing is not being hungry,or the headaches but more that I miss chewy on something salty!

So far I'm down 6 pounds.which I'm very happy about:)

Surgery in 9 days!!!so surreal.iv been in the process to get the surgery for about 9 months now so im more then ready....a little nervous im not going to have everything I need ready for once I'm home but im sure I'll be fine.anyone else having surg the 25th or around then?![/quote']

Hey traceylynn I am Tracy lynne also....lol... I am being sleeved on the 24th at 7:30 & I have to be there at 5:30

Glad I could have some real protein.... I have lost 10 lbs.....hoping to lose another 10 by Tuesday..... I can have Cereal or one egg & toast the day before surgery, followed by Clear liquids the rest of the day.....good luck

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