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Here we go!!!!

I'm super excited for you!! How are you feeling? Are you relaxing or pampering yourself in any way to Celebrate this sort of cross over?

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Okay did all the pre admission testing this morning! Starting to become a reality! 8th day of pre op diet almost over-6 more days!!

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Today I tried the Swanson Infused broth Mexican Tortilla, and really, really disliked it.

Oh no - I bought this too, and the Thai Ginger one.... I hope I like them...

sounds like you have had a lot of different ones to find out if you like them or not - wonder if after surgery they will taste different to you as I have read on here from others?

Good luck to all the Sleevers today and this week, wishing the best and prayers sent!

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Today I tried the Swanson Infused broth Mexican Tortilla, and really, really disliked it.

Oh no - I bought this too, and the Thai Ginger one.... I hope I like them...

sounds like you have had a lot of different ones to find out if you like them or not - wonder if after surgery they will taste different to you as I have read on here from others?

Good luck to all the Sleevers today and this week, wishing the best and prayers sent!

A friend of mine said not to spend too much money pre-op as the Protein Shakes she liked before, she disliked afterwards so I am just trying to get small samples for now and will wait til after to make big purchases.

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Oh no - I bought this too, and the Thai Ginger one.... I hope I like them...

sounds like you have had a lot of different ones to find out if you like them or not - wonder if after surgery they will taste different to you as I have read on here from others?

Good luck to all the Sleevers today and this week, wishing the best and prayers sent!</blockquote>

A friend of mine said not to spend too much money pre-op as the Protein Shakes she liked before, she disliked afterwards so I am just trying to get small samples for now and will wait til after to make big purchases.

I agree. I didn't buy any to try. I bought these for my 2 week preop. They had such good reviews, I thought that's all I needed. Glad my friend let me sample the Unjury before buying it.

Very possible I won't like the Unjury after surgery but I hope I do!

The Swanson stuff smelled amazing! I was surprised that it tasted so different. I could see how it would be amazing in a Soup, just didn't like it by itself.

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So, I was laying in bed last night feeling anxious - .a couple of deep breaths in and out - and it passed quickly. Thank goodness - in another 13 days it may not pass so easily. Thinking about this weeks group and hoping they can all go in relaxed and come out feeling great!

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Is anyone still keeping track of the list?

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MinWin had taken over updating the list but she went away for the holiday and I was working. I will have a busy week but if MinWin doesn't get to it, I will.

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Is anyone still keeping track of the list?

I have returned home from traveling and am exhausted, but updating the list is my number one priority tomorrow morning. It's been a very long travel day and I have to do some unpacking, but I will make sure the updated list is out there in the morning.

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Also, if you are participating on the pounds lost thread, I have received your goal pounds and will personally confirm with each of you in the morning! Thanks for your patience!

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Please let me know if I missed anyone!

  • Dec 02 Krysta03
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  • HoustonTexanFan
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I can't believe tomorrow is the big day. This process has taken me a year and a half due to so many issues but it's finally here! I have to be there for 6am for my 7:30 surgery. I'm incredibly nervous but also excited. I'm going to try to go to bed early since I'm such a worrier I'm just driving myself crazy! It would mean a lot if you guys could keep me in your thoughts and prayers! And best of luck to the rest of tomorrow's sleevers!

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Whew, I had a few minutes before work and figured I could update the list. I was in a hurry so I may have missed folks or messed up in other ways.

If anyone sees any errors, let me know!

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Hello Everybody! I would like to join the December 2013 sleevers group.

My name is Tiffany. I am 32 years old, a wife, and a mother of a beautiful little girl.

I am scheduled to be sleeved on 12/10/2013 and I am super nervous. I have been debating the surgery for over 3 years. I have finally come to the realization that I cannot lose the weight on my own... I went through all of the insurance requirements to be approved for the sleeve, then backed out... Now, I am here to finally follow through with the surgery.

I work as a clinical quality/risk manager in a hospital, so I am super duper freaked out about being that one-in-a-million where something goes horribly wrong. I am getting better and better each day though. My family is being SO AWESOME in their support of me.

I look forward to going on this journey with each of you.

Tiffany

Hey Tiffany -- I'm 31 and scheduled to sleeve on the same day as you -- dec 10!! good luck!!

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