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Hello everyone...

Newbie here...I came home from a business trip to find my APPROVAL letter in the mail! So excited...hopefully will get a surgery date tomorrow.

Ok, my stats...I'm 49 years old and 5'2".

On January 1st I weighed myself. 273.5 yikes! That same day I gave up all carbs, alcohol, sweets, caffeine and fast food. I've been eating healthy ever since. I have lost 41 lbs on my own. Went through the 6 month supervised weight loss plan, psych evaluation, nutritionist appointments etc...had my 6 month weigh in on June 19th. Weighed 232 so yay me!

Got my approval letter in the mail today, and am hoping to get a surgery date tomorrow.

The 6 months FLEW by. I stayed busy, stayed focused and did my research. So excited to be moving forward on my journey...

Any advise from any of you on here's regarding how best to prepare for my surgery and my recovery? I live alone, but my daughter lives close enough to be of help.

Help? :)

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First of all congratulations! I know the feeling! I am 7days out and it's the best decision I've ever made. Well, where do I stArt....first I had to complete a 2 week pre-op diet, which was 2-3 Protein Shakes and one meal but all doctors are different but just in case I would start sampling some Protein shakes. Also, I found that having my husband and boys with me was helpful, especially because I live in a two-story. Also, I find getting in and out if bed and shower was hard the first couple of days. I was really sore and in pain....BUT I DONT REGET A THING,!!

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First of all congratulations! I know the feeling! I am 7days out and it's the best decision I've ever made. Well, where do I stArt....first I had to complete a 2 week pre-op diet, which was 2-3 Protein Shakes and one meal but all doctors are different but just in case I would start sampling some Protein shakes. Also, I found that having my husband and boys with me was helpful, especially because I live in a two-story. Also, I find getting in and out if bed and shower was hard the first couple of days. I was really sore and in pain....BUT I DONT REGET A THING,!!

Thank you for your response! Congrats to you! I got my date today...my surgery is set for the 5th of August! That's in 3 weeks...OMG!

I've been drinking Protein Drinks daily since January so that's the easy part :) I'm taking time off of work, so I'll be applying for disability...I think that makes me nervous...don't like being strapped for cash...

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Update!

Started my pre op diet today...funny thing is though...I've been eating this way since January 1st. I thought for sure I would have to do a 2 week liquid diet?

I'm doing 2 shakes and 1healthy meal a day for 14 days. Anyone else doing this?

I'm sooooo excited about the surgery but to be honest...I don't know if I'm more excited about the time off that I get for recovery?!

I haven't had a vacation in 14 years so yeah...I'm pretty dang happy.

Just wanted to share...I love reading all of your posts on here...had really helped me prepare...

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