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Six more days for me.... 1st day of pre op diet done, not too bad I do have a bit of a head ache. It will all be worth it in the end

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I really hate this pre op diet of Optifast. I'm miserable and hungry and feel weak ALL the time. It's 2 serv 3x a day which is like 960 cals. Who lives on that? I had the option of that or a low cal diet made by the surgeon. I tried the other diet first and did great on it but when I switched to optifast- it's been horrible. I switched because the doctors are leaning towards having all patients do optifast. I'm close- surgery is Wednesday and I wish it was done already. When I " cheat" and eat something- like eggs or a bite of salad I feel so much better! I wonder at this point if I should just do liquids mon tues and eat healthy rest of wknd?

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My surgery date is 11/27. The closer it is the more excited/nervous I get. I've been in the Pre-Op diet since the 13th. I cancelled Thanksgiving so I wouldn't be tempted. Good luck to all you Nov sleevers!!!

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My surgery date is 11/27. The closer it is the more excited/nervous I get. I've been in the Pre-Op diet since the 13th. I cancelled Thanksgiving so I wouldn't be tempted. Good luck to all you Nov sleevers!!!

That is was my date was going to be. But, it has been moved to Dec 6. All things happen for a reason. So I feel rally good about it.

I ate my meal but didin't enjoy it at all.

Talk to you before then.

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luvurself,

Congratulations on your surgery , mine is the 29th. I agree the pre-op diet is not great, but soon hopefully we wont care. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love that puppy face!

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I'm on the 20th' date=' getting close. Super excited and nervous![/quote']

How are you doing? I was on the 20th as well.

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Wow it is creeping up! Getting excited and nervous. I feel totally ready but not ready. I can't explain it. Fell like I'm going to forget stuff.

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Wow it is creeping up! Getting excited and nervous. I feel totally ready but not ready. I can't explain it. Fell like I'm going to forget stuff.

I'm in the same boat.... the closer it gets the more excited and nervous I get. I'm finishing up the laundry and getting my bag ready to go.... will be heading out Tuesday night after bowling driving instead of flying to Eagle Pass Texas. btw , did you get signed back up for our After Thanksgiving group on yahoo?

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My date is the 27th...and for a guy...my mind is spinning right now...nervous one second..perfectly cool the next...gotta stay tuff

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On the 28th, I'm super excited/nervous :)

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I never was able to get back into the yahoo account. I am doing something wrong. Oh well.

I pray all of us have a great week! Let's keep our eyes on the prize! MAybe that will help with the nerves. That's what I tell myself but it's not working. IM NERVOUS!

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I'm nervous too.... pre op diet is going okay, have lost 8 lbs so far and still have 3 days to go. Good luck to everyone being sleeved this week and God bless

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Good luck to all of you 11/27 sleevers!!!

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My surgery was on the 20th. Right now I'm just make sure I get enough Protein and walk enough. I have found that I'm hungrier than I thought I'd be. I'm thinking that will stop once I move to puréed foods. I guess that because the liquids are passing through the sleeve easily I can't keep full. Anyone else have issues with hunger?

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Almost time to go to the OR! Excited to get this over with!

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