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I start my pro op diet tomorrow and only one week till surgery... I am sooooo nervous.. anyone else set for the 20th? It would be awesome to have someone to ride this out with

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I have my surgery on Monday the 17th. I'm excited and nervous!!

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I finally got my insurance approval today and surgery is scheduled for Septemer 20th. I have been on my liquid diet for a week already... I miss chewing food like you wouldnt believe but I am so excited for the outcome! Good luck and keep me posted! :)

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Candyce...I am scheduled for the 20th also!! I am very nervous ! Where are you having yours done? Im going to St.Louis. Good Luck to you & Thinking good thoughts to you!! Keep me posted as I will try to do the same!

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I'm keeping u in.mind also with good thoughts I'm having mine done here I so cal.. I am very nervous also and so glad to.meet people that will be going through exactly the same thing same time.. feel.free to.private message me if u need anything

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I am on Monday the 17th as well. Starving on my liquid diet!

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I feel so guilty for not following my no carbs diet. I have 3 days before surgery, guess I better jump back on the bandwagon! I wish you all well.

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I'm also scheduled for 9/20!!!! Jersey here!!! Good luck everybody!!!!!

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I am scheduled for 9/20 too. I started pre-op diet yesterday (Optifast). Surgery will be in Virginia. I am more excited than nervous!! Best wishes to all!

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Candyce...I am scheduled for the 20th also!! I am very nervous ! Where are you having yours done? Im going to St.Louis. Good Luck to you & Thinking good thoughts to you!! Keep me posted as I will try to do the same!

Who's doing yours in st. Louis Dr. Hawver did mine at Mercy on the 4th

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My day is the 21st...preop diet, Yeah...been doin it since Labor Day.

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Mine is the 21st in Dallas with Dr. Dirk Rodriguez. I'm starting to get a little nervous, but mainly about the post op stuff. I'm just ready to be slim!

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Hey my surgery is on the 25th of September in Prueto Vallarta with Dr Joya. This is crazy but I'm not nervous yet. I'm sure that it will occur. I have done enough research to know that I am in good hands and that everything is going to be OK. It is normal to nervous, it would be weird if you wern't. Good luck and remember why you are doing it.

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Hello everyone! My surgery date is September 20th as well here in Maryland! I had my pre op appointment today and have lost a total of 11 lbs since starting my liquid diet on the 6th. I am so excited for Thursday! Well wishes and speedy recovery to all! You all are in my prayers as well

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