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Am I the only person addicted to this site?! LOL It's so motivating!!! All of my pre-op requirements will be completed by next week (minus my cardiology consult)!! The next appointment with my surgeon is 6/7! Hoping for a July date!!! Yay! I couldn't have done it w/o this app & posts/guidance from its members! :)

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Am I the only person addicted to this site?! LOL It's so motivating!!! All of my pre-op requirements will be completed by next week (minus my stress test)!! The next appointment with my surgeon is 6/7! Hoping for a July date!!! Yay! I couldn't have done it w/o this app & posts/guidance from its members! :)

We are in the same boat , I already had the stress test , I didn't have the sleep apnea ! I hope for a July surgery as well ! Hopefully first week of July for me

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Nope! I check in periodically throughout the day and I've been sleeved for 14 months. There are some really great members. It is a great site! ;) I'm glad u found a place for info and support.

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We are in the same boat ' date=' I already had the stress test , I didn't have the sleep apnea ! I hope for a July surgery as well ! Hopefully first week of July for me[/quote']

That's great!!! I'm also hoping for the first week! Good luck to you!!!

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Nope! I check in periodically throughout the day and I've been sleeved for 14 months. There are some really great members. It is a great site! ;) I'm glad u found a place for info and support.

Wow! That's awesome. I can't wait until its my turn! I'm so excited! Thank you!!! ;)

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Lol..my hubby is like "you on that app again"..I use it more then FB n instagram. .lmaoo..im hoping for a june date..I have my last nut apt on the 6th n then they will submit n I meet the surgeron on the 11th so I will get the date then but the director said both of them have dates in june...hopefully its not on my bday which is june 29th

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On this site no less than 4 times a day. I have the app on my phone, I pad and its booked marked on my home and office lap tops! This and fitness pal are my go to sites often! I guess that makes me an addict.....always feening...for more info!

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I also am addicted to this site. I use this to lend support, get advice, or just read for relaxation. I was locked out for one day due to a technical issue and was so frantic, my wife offered me her loop to sign-in.

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Same here!! I love this app! I just wish I could find some info that I don't already know. But I love talking with others!! Especially since I'm the only one of my friends and family that has done this. It's nice to relate to someone else! :)

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You are sooo NOT alone in this addiction.... :wub:

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I'm so addicted to this forum too.... I read and read and read and read some more I love hearing other people's experiences so I am fully prepared I'm starting my liquid diet early because I need to lose 10 pounds pre op... I'm only starting two days early... But I have done Protein Shake diet for nine months before with only having a light dinner... But it was optional now the liquid diet is mandatory Which is playing head games with me.. Lol... I Should be fine!

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I'm so addicted to this forum too.... I read and read and read and read some more I love hearing other people's experiences so I am fully prepared I'm starting my liquid diet early because I need to lose 10 pounds pre op... I'm only starting two days early... But I have done Protein shake diet for nine months before with only having a light dinner... But it was optional now the liquid diet is mandatory Which is playing head games with me.. Lol... I Should be fine!

You'll be fine!!!! Just envision a slimmer and healthier you during this phase!!! ;)

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