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Whos in September? We need some September buddies!

Im September 16th....I havent been in hospital for 22 years to the date and that was for the birth of my twin boys who were born 09/16/91.

This surgery will also be a life changing experience for me!!

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Good luck to you.

Hey cool! Who's you Dr. ?

Dr Gary Katz. He works out of St. John hosp in Madison Hgts. What about u? Who is ur doc?

Hi everyone!!! Scheduled for September 2nd! Getting really nervous! Making my list and checking it twice! My best friend and I are scheduled on the same day! Will post as things progress! Good luck everyone!

My dr. Is very strict ... I start my 2 week liquid diet 8-28

Clear liquids only

Sugar free jello' date=' Popsicle, koolaid,

Power aid Zero

Sugarfree coffee, or tea

Strained chicken or beef broth

And 2-3 advant edge protien shakes

At least 8-12 glasses of water a day

I've been told after the first day it will get easier... I hope it is smooth :)

Good luck :)

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This is my pre op diet as well..im on day 6..it does get easier...

Dr Gary Katz. He works out of St. John hosp in Madison Hgts. What about u? Who is ur doc?

I'll be at St. Joes Oakland. My doc is Mark Pleatman he is out of Bloomfield. Good luck!!

I'll be at St. Joes Oakland. My doc is Mark Pleatman he is out of Bloomfield. Good luck!!

Thanks so much! Best wishes to you on your journey! I'm so ready lol!

I guess so' date=' anything is possible. Cool, I look forward to seeing you in the halls. Lol[/quote']

Lol!! Good luck and see you there!

My date is Sept 4th and I am so unsure of this. I am second guessing my self.

Thank you everyone who posted about the diets. I think I'm on track. Sounds about what I'm doing .

Oakland ca?

Ohh ok I was going to say your close to me.

My date is Sept 4th and I am so unsure of this. I am second guessing my self.

Hi!!! I'm having mine done on the 4th too! It is a huge decision to have this surgery but I truly feel that it's the right choice for me...I do have times when I start second guessing myself too though, especially when I see pizza commercials on TV!!! Good luck! Susan

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