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I am a new member. My special date is November 2nd and I can not be more excited. I am trying to get ready the best I can. I go in on October 16th to get done everything I need to before the big day. Does anyone have any good advice to help me for the few weeks before and after?

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Stay relaxed, do not worry you will do awesome. stay with the program before and after, nothing taste as good as being thin feels. I am a size 10 now down from a 18/20 and it felels good. I think if I get to a size 8 I will be happy, but I have to say a 10 is not bad after years and years of being an 18/20. I will keep you in my prayers and hope to hear more from you later.

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Welcome to the group. Don't think to much about it you will go nuts.

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research research research and patience is key!!!!!

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welcome. Come here often for support, encouragement and answers to all sorts of questions.

Stay busy and the time will go by so quick. Hugs to you and congrats

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Welcome. Just follow everything your Dr and nutritionist tell you and you will do great! Lots of info on this site and if you don't find what you're looking for...just ask...you will get plenty of feedback. Good luck!!!

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I am a new member. My special date is November 2nd and I can not be more excited. I am trying to get ready the best I can. I go in on October 16th to get done everything I need to before the big day. Does anyone have any good advice to help me for the few weeks before and after?

Welcome & congrats on your approval! Everyone on this site it so helpful!

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If you have any concerns or questions ... post them here, this is a support group where you get great information from people and support. The whole surgery expierence is a bit different for everyone, some of us had no problems and some did. My best advise is to listen to your surgeon and do exactly as they say and you will be fine. It is the best thing I ever did and would do it again in a second. We all had our bumps in the road but still worth it !!! Good luck and don't be afriad to ask questions !!!

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Hi and good luck. I have found research and this board has helped me tremendously. I've never had surgery so it has helped with the anxiety.

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