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October 1st here. Just got approved for LOA from work'! So excited and a little scared. I'm 48 with 3 grown kids and 2 grandsons ' date=' I'm a nurse of 18 years experience. Most worried about not losing all the excess weight and acid reflux for eternity. I'm an hour south of Chicago.

Best wishes for all of us!![/quote']

Where is your Dr. located in live in Chicago looking for a dr. Good luck with your surgery!

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Hi dear! Just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. I am bigger than most of those posting here, too, I am on my pre-op liquid diet right now for surgery on the 1st of October. Just remember that size is relative to everyone posting here - we just need the community support of those that are in similar positions. I wish you well on your surgery - You are gonna rock it! :D. You are not alone I'm 387!!! But not much longer:)))

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Pre-op starts on Monday. I am spending this weekend getting mentally prepared.

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33days guys getting nervous, oh wait I've been nervous this whole time lol!!

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33days guys getting nervous' date=' oh wait I've been nervous this whole time lol!![/quote']

32 days actually

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33days guys getting nervous, oh wait I've been nervous this whole time lol!!

I'm nervous also lol but I'm just so ready to get it over with.

I'm wondering how much my sex life will change after the surgery, heck my husband can't keep his hands off of me now lol

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I'm nervous also lol but I'm just so ready to get it over with.

I have 16 days! It is getting very real and very, very exciting!

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18 days for me. Pre-pre-op diet in full swing lost 6 pounds this past week. liquid pre-op diet to start thursday. Getting psyched. Nervous too

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I'm nervous also lol but I'm just so ready to get it over with.

I'm wondering how much my sex life will change after the surgery, heck my husband can't keep his hands off of me now lol

Mine either! HA. I am excited by the possibles :ph34r:

at 16 days!

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20 for me.... so stoked to get this over with and finally start living my life!

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October 1st surgery date here in Houston at park plaza hospital with dr. Sherman Yu of TLC Surgery. Start my 14 day liquid pre-op diet on Monday. I'm down 28lbs since August 2nd and shooting for another 15lbs before surgery. Still have questions... Avg nights stay in hospital and work days missed? Any suggestions for a post op shopping list? Its great to read all the October posts! Good luck to everyone!!

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I'm nervous also lol but I'm just so ready to get it over with.

I'm wondering how much my sex life will change after the surgery' date=' heck my husband can't keep his hands off of me now lol[/quote']

I know right they gonna b all up on us!

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October 1st surgery date here in Houston at park plaza hospital with dr. Sherman Yu of TLC Surgery. Start my 14 day liquid pre-op diet on Monday. I'm down 28lbs since August 2nd and shooting for another 15lbs before surgery. Still have questions... Avg nights stay in hospital and work days missed? Any suggestions for a post op shopping list? Its great to read all the October posts! Good luck to everyone!!

So far I have

two bottles liquid multivits with minerals' date=' walgreens brand, got a thumbs up from the Nut

I bottle of calcium citrate chewables ( my nut said Calcium gluconate is not absorbed after sleeve)

Abdominal binder

4 bottles of Isopure, my surgeon wants only 20g of Protein a day the first week of clear liquid diet (3 1/2 bottles)

I know it's a little yucky, but if I dilute 1/2 bottle in 36oz of Water with crystal light, its ok

Crystal light boxes

Several cans of Protein Drinks, to start, pure protein, 35 g per 12 oz for week 2 (told only 60g of protein for the second week)

Also have some protein power from Bariatric Advantage

And chicken creamy Soup from same

Maybe I'll buy some Unjury

Nothing much else i figure I'll deal with mushies and soft food weeks when I get there

I am not going to spend too much money on stuff I may not be able to drink

I am having sirgery at 8 am and am expected to be discharged the following night

I am taking 10 days off hopefully

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Only 3 weeks until surgery! Going for a walk to get more ready!

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