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Hey sleeve twin! Everything work out with my insurance.. I named it and claimed it' date=' and it shall be done Nov 7th girly!!! Whoo-Hooo! I happy happy happy.. Just got to remember Clear Liquids all day today.. I have grown to love my Protein shakes! I want them twice a day now.. lol my surgery is at 8am CST.. Ready ready ready![/quote']

Hey sleeve twin!!! Now that's what I'm talking about!!!! Woooohhooooo!!!! We're down to the wire!!!! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow :) good luck!!!

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Questions, I have questions. Not about the pre surgery diet or anything like that, but our Facebook group. Can our regular Facebook friends see our posts. I am hesitating saying anything there till I find out. I have some real life friends who are "Negative Nellies" and I don't need negativity before surgery. Lovely people but have a hard time saying encouraging words.Let me know if what I post or responses to your posts are private please.

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One week today I will be sleeved! Mixed feelings because I have never had any kind of surgery and I am really nervous. As for the 10 pre-op diet it is a ton easier then I thought it would be especially with going to two birthday parties and the big Game... Oh and working! I am having mixed feelings because I am a single parent and it makes me worry about my son. I just hope and pray everything turns out well.

Hi! Good luck! I have never had surgery either, so I can relate. Being a single mother is never easy...been there...things will be so much better with weight loss. I wish you the best of luck!

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I feel like a squirrel gathering nuts for the winter. I have been planning and shopping like a crazy person. I still don't feel like I have enough stored. My surgery is 11/19 and starting my pre-op diet today.

Wow so I'm not the only one nesting so to say. My surgery is tomorrow 11/7 @ 2:00 in dallas. have you had yours yet?

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Hi! Good luck! I have never had surgery either' date=' so I can relate. Being a single mother is never easy...been there...things will be so much better with weight loss. I wish you the best of luck![/quote']

Thank you! I appreciate the support and good luck to you also.

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Wow so I'm not the only one nesting so to say. My surgery is tomorrow 11/7 @ 2:00 in dallas. have you had yours yet?

Mine is in Dallas tomorrow too! Where are you having yours done?

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I will be flyin into Dallas tomorrow thinkin bout you lovely ladies in surgery. Heading to mexico for mine. Please take care and Ill keep you in my prayers. Yes Im terrified leavin the states. Please pray for me too.

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I had mine done monday. It sucked alot. I had allergic reaction to iv antibiotics and my iv infiltrated. So my left arm is swollen and red and I have a red blotchy face. Left side ribs sore and really hurts to get on and off toilet

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Questions, I have questions. Not about the pre surgery diet or anything like that, but our Facebook group. Can our regular Facebook friends see our posts. I am hesitating saying anything there till I find out. I have some real life friends who are "Negative Nellies" and I don't need negativity before surgery. Lovely people but have a hard time saying encouraging words.Let me know if what I post or responses to your posts are private please.

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No, the posts and likes you make there do not show up on your timeline..just be sure to delete or hide your recent activity on the left side of your profile or the group invite will show up and you're good :-)

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I have BCBS and have met all requirements. How long is it taking ppl to get approved? My Doc said 48-72 hours???? If he is like the Docs I work for he has no real idea!

Bamagirl, I'm BCBS as well, and it really was under 72 hrs. I got the call to schedule, then a week later got the insurance letter, which I kept.

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Hi Novembers! I was sleeved on the 4th and am doing great. It was easier than the pre op diet, but had its own challenges. The day of, I don't remember much. The next day was worse, lots of abdominal pain, especially getting up and moving around. Moving around also made me pretty nauseated. they gave me a lot of meds for nausea which helped. I think it was the pca morphine pump that contributed to the nausea. Since I've been off the meds, I've felt better. Ive got timers going for walking and sipping. Welcome to my new timed life, at least for a little while. #SkinnyArmy!

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I feel like a squirrel gathering nuts for the winter. I have been planning and shopping like a crazy person. I still don't feel like I have enough stored. My surgery is 11/19 and starting my pre-op diet today.

I know exactly what you mean. I'm set for some sort of full liquid Armageddon, with stockpiles of pudding and ff cream Soups, plus buckets of Protein Powder. Friday I'll start stocking up for the rest of my family. How are full liquids going? I start Sunday and am feeling like a fruitcake already.

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