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Surgery 7/17 anyone?

MaryW1965

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Kieshart    73

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I don't start mine until Wednesday...where do u live?

I live in Houston. My BMI is 33 so I have only told a few people because appahrently I'm not FAT enough. I beg to differ, but oh well. Either way, I am excited to change my life. I used to weigh about 55 pounds more in college and managed to lose some weight after moving to Houston. Since then I have gained about 30 pounds back and I am steadily climbing. I'm going to do something now before this gets out of hand. I am a member at 2 gyms and actually love working out. I just need help with my food restriction as I do believe that I have an eating problem. Where are you?

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MaryW1965    8

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I have the choice of 4 Protein Drinks a day or, 3 Protein drinks and a bar (whenever u want it). It's from Bariatric Advantage. U might want to loom into that to help @ night. i think you should stop now, and start at your two weeks. Seriously, you will have a LONG time on liquids for the next month. Give yourself a break.

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Ashlee K    46

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My date is July 17th as well the count down begins I keep wondering if I'm doing the right thing than I think about all the things I will be able to do and I get so excited !!

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marfar7    1,528

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Im actually not nervous (actually (m nervous that the hospital is gunna require pre pmt of my co pay). I had lapband surgery in 2009, so I've gone down this road before. It worked great (till it slipped, my fault) so I plan on being a success and not ruining it myself like I did the band.

(M also a little anxious about the 4 wks of liquids. I couldn't do it last time (added mashed potatoes the 3rd wk. Thought I might starve). Im determined not to get a leak, hwever and that means I hafta be totally healed before I add solid food.im gunna do it right this time...

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MaryW1965    8

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I'm having surgery tomorrow

Thinking about you...and hope you are well, doing okay! When u feel up t ok it, send an update. Anyway, you are in my thoughts & prayers

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MaryW1965    8

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Very encouraging Mary. My date is the 24th and I am quite nervous as I have only had one other laparoscopic surgery and it was emergency to remove a tubal pregnancy. I pray that all goes well for all of us. Tried the liquid diet today and completely failed after 8pm. Tomorrow will be a new day. Any tips on keeping things together at night with the liquid diet? I decided to start early since I am on vacation this week. Thanks.

Did u get my last message?

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Kieshart    73

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Did u get my last message?

i read it and totally took your advice. I have tried to drop one meal a day only for now. That way I can gradually move toward the liquid diet requirement. Thanks for the advice!

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nmck    68

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My date is July 18! I'm having a hard time believeing it until after I meet with my surgeon next week. I had a check in with the dietician today and started to get nervous afterward.

I have had 2 c-sections, a fibroid removal, and a hernia repair (Both weeks after a c-section) So I am hoping this will be the easiest recovery since I am exercising now and have been for a couple of months.

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MaryW1965    8

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Hopefully u will have an easier time. Today was day 1 of liquid diet, and i already blew it @ the end of the day and ate a bagel. I was so excited about this all happening, it seems like i'm getting more discouraged and afraid. I dont want to regret having the surgery, i'm really scared right now...Day freakin 1!!!

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nmck    68

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I only have to do the liquid diet for 8 days ahead of time. So i willl start on 7/10. I have a last pre-op appt. with my dietician on 7/9 to get specifics ofthe liquid diet. What is your liquid diet like?

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PaulaJ    35

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My surgery is July 17 and I started the Pre-op liquid diet on July 4. I meet with my surgeon again on July 9th I am excited and nervous.

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