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mztialady    38

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Tomorrow is the final phase to the beginning of my new life. I feel ready. I'm not really nervous. I feel super prepared having read so much on here. I made it through the 14 days of liquid without cheating and I think that will be the hardest part. I want to thank you all for your support and for sharing your experiences.

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Savedbyamazinggrace    66

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Congrats on all the above ! I start my liquid diet in a couple of weeks....starting to worry if will go nuts without solid food.....I just plan on drinking Water in-between to keep the hunger pains at bay. What kind of pre op tests did you have? I was signed up for the band and after reading here,decided to go for the sleeve. My Dr. appt is not until the 17th and so I have yet to speak to my doctor about the change. i did get my insurance going on the new surgery though...hope to get my letter soon. I wish you well and have prayed for you already : )

Keep me updated ! I will be waiting to hear from you !!!! You will do well....

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mztialady    38

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Hi. I had a boat load of blood tests, an upper GI, chest xray, stress test, EKG, ultrasound on my legs, and the psych Eval. I had a 6 month weight loss requirement. Admittedly, I didn't take that too seriously and ended up getting approved for surgery but then the surgeon wouldn't do it because my Diabetes was way out of control. I took 2 months and worked hard and realized how important each phase of this journey is. I got my numbers down and now I am ready to go. I made a lot of the changes we will be required post op already. I also saw a therapist for 2 months to really work on understanding my relationship with food.< /p>

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angie2005    0

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I'm sure you're super excited. My surgery is Tuesday and I'm also excited but a little nervous about the recovery. Good Luck with surgery tomorrow.

My surgery is Tuesday too!!!! Good luck we are almost there.........r u ready for a new beginning?????

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Chclte06    3

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My surgery date is Tuesday, too...soo nervous!!

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Chclte06    3

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Wow.. I can't sleep.. Super nervous..

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NDN_RN    527

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Tomorrow is the final phase to the beginning of my new life. I feel ready. I'm not really nervous. I feel super prepared having read so much on here. I made it through the 14 days of liquid without cheating and I think that will be the hardest part. I want to thank you all for your support and for sharing your experiences.

I'm right there with you. Wednesday 8 am, first case of the day. Nerves have me jumpy.

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Savedbyamazinggrace    66

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I'm sure you're super excited. My surgery is Tuesday and I'm also excited but a little nervous about the recovery. Good Luck with surgery tomorrow.

wishing you well and thinking of you today!

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Savedbyamazinggrace    66

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I'm right there with you. Wednesday 8 am, first case of the day. Nerves have me jumpy.

I can only imagine...post away....I'll be checking on you all to see how you are...saying prayers as well. Im excited for all of you!

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Chclte06    3

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Wow..checking in

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SkinnyMinnie2Be    255

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Nerves have set in. Don't need to check in until 930am pst and its 530am here. Been awake since 4

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    • BeanitoDiego

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
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