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Jen - a work in progress    178

Jen - a work in progress
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[quote name="fosho1976" post="3594953" timestamp="1410013505"

I don't think a random smoke of a cigar / or even a black would pop a positive though ... That would depend on 'how' random the use was.

Now that I can't have them, and the closer get to surgery, the more I think about having one... or two... or four... On a regular basis. My mind is trying to fail me. Kind of like my increase desire for sugar... Smh. Lol

I hope the Chantix works for you. I know smoking hinders the body's healing process and how important yet difficult it can be to stop. Best wishes and prayers to you. You can do it!!

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linziloo2002    5

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Congratulations! I'm sure you both will do well giving up smoking. You've already taken steps to better your life, what's one more? :) Keep us posted on your success!

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JenW~79    12

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Hey everyone! My surgery date is October 1, and I'm scared nervous and really excited!! I start my liquid diet next week, and I have a ton of appointments from now until October (with a full time job and a 2.5 yr old to keep track of). I hope to keep in touch with all of you through this process!!

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kelew39    64

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October 6th here. I start my liquid diet on Monday!

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Lateese92    49

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Hey everyone! My surgery date is October 1, and I'm scared nervous and really excited!! I start my liquid diet next week, and I have a ton of appointments from now until October (with a full time job and a 2.5 yr old to keep track of). I hope to keep in touch with all of you through this process!!

Good luck JenW~79 , I'm feeling the same way. Finally did all pre op appointments and as I get closer to the 1st the reality is really setting in. How long is your hospital stay post op?

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nikalex    13

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Scheduled for October 21, 2014 in Tiajuana Mexico with doctor Jose Rodriguez with Belite weightloss. Super exited and nervous! 25/8 all I do is think about my surgery. I read everything I get my hands on concerning WLS. I've never wanted something so bad and at the same time be so nervous and afraid of wanting it! Wishing all of you a safe and successful surgery!

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librarianlk    26

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Nikalex, I'm in Tijuana on the 24th with Dr. Rodriguez. I'm also nervous and excited. I feel good about Dr. Rod. I feel like I made the right choice.

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kgard1916    33

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Libarianlk I'm oct 24 also but with Dr garcia!

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Dana825    82

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Hello everyone, I'm scheduled for surgery on October 7th in Greenville Nc. I know I have one of the greatest surgeons in eastern NC, Dr. Naziri :). I'll start my pre-op diet on 9/23 which is next Tuesday. I'm very excited and ready to proceed forward with my journey. I wish all of you the best, I know we will do well. Let's stay in touch.

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Dana825    82

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Hi! My surgery date is October 14th. Filled with anxieties and must stop smoking this weekend so I can hurdle the tobacco test. ... A bit nervous since I've never tried stopping and have been a smoker for 22 years. I'm sure I'll pull it off just extremely stressed about it.

Hi, I just quit smoking in July. I never thought I would be able to overcome that hurdle because I had attempted to quit so many times before. I was determined to quit for my health and for a quick recovery after surgery. It also helped that my surgeon required me to quit 3 months before surgery :).

I want to give you some tips to overcome the urge. You will probably experience your worst withdrawal the first 2 weeks. Try to make flushing the nicotine from your system top priority (morning until night); drinking cranberry and or grapefruit juice and lots of Water. Also begin taking a Multivitamin. Once the nicotine leaves your system the craving will subside.

You can do it and hope this will help you.

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