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Thank you both! I too am so ready to be healthy and most of all to be free of the weight. I have no idea what it's like to be a "normal" weight in my 45 years of life. This is going to be like a whole new life for me :)

Mine will be on the 18th too! And I know exactly how you feel. I've never once in my life been at a normal weight. I have aaallwwaaayys been the heaviest out of everyone growing up. Now its time to make the change, get healthy, and become a whole new me before my 20's start lol.

Good luck with everything, we'll be sitting on the losers bench in no time! :)

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Mine will be on the 18th too! And I know exactly how you feel. I've never once in my life been at a normal weight. I have aaallwwaaayys been the heaviest out of everyone growing up. Now its time to make the change, get healthy, and become a whole new me before my 20's start lol.

Good luck with everything, we'll be sitting on the losers bench in no time! :)

Awesome! I will have a fellow "loser" to sit with :) I hope everything works well for you on the 18th!!

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Shellbell79

I'm November 5 and have no clue how to manoeuvre this site? How do I become part of a group or follow someone? Message them? How do I know who's messaging me back? Huh?

You'll get the hang of it. I'm finding that if I click on the tab for new content it will bring up the discussions that you're following (you do need to check the follow button at the top). I then go to the last page or so of posts to see where I left off. That's easier than scrolling through everything.

I've also added people as friends so that we can talk one on one. That is very supportive for me.

I'll add you as a friend and you can IM anytime.

Your surgery is a week before me. (Nov. 11). It's getting very real now......

Good luck.....

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My date is Nov. 10th, just started the liquid diet on Monday, The food wouldn't be to bad, it's just the blender makes everything look so un-appetizing. it's going to be long two weeks.

Hey Dan, Welcome to our little group. I'm having my surgery the day after you. Yep, the blender will be our BFF. I started my liquid diet on Tuesday. I've already dropped almost 8 lbs. That should make my doctor happy since he yelled at me for gaining 8 lbs. while I quit smoking.

I'll add you as a friend so we can IM if you'd like.

Keep on sippin'.........

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Hey gang,

OK so I've been on my liquid diet since Tuesday and I've already lost 8 lbs. That's the 8 my doctor yelled at me for gaining while I quit smoking. Now I don't have to worry about him cancelling my surgery the day of like he threatened to do is I didn't loose weight before my date. Jerk..... Great surgeon, but a jerk as a person. His ego is bigger than I am, and that's pretty big. :lol:

I know there's people who are going into surgery over the next several days......I want to wish you all the very best and to let you know that I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Look forward to hearing how you're doing afterward.

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Hey gang,

OK so I've been on my liquid diet since Tuesday and I've already lost 8 lbs. That's the 8 my doctor yelled at me for gaining while I quit smoking. Now I don't have to worry about him cancelling my surgery the day of like he threatened to do is I didn't loose weight before my date. Jerk..... Great surgeon, but a jerk as a person. His ego is bigger than I am, and that's pretty big. :lol:

I kTnow there's people who are going into surgery over the next several days......I want to wish you all the very best and to let you know that I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Look forward to hearing how you're doing afterward.

OMgosh I can so identify with you about quitting smoking and gaining, I have done it too. Uuugh, it's so hard not to gain when there's nothing to smoke! Best wishes to you!!

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Awesome! I will have a fellow "loser" to sit with :) I hope everything works well for you on the 18th!!

Thanks, you too! Keep us updated! ????

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I just got my date! After my EGD on the 20th, I'll join the losers bench on the 25th! (It's also my son's 17th birthday.) Best part....NO liquid DIET! Thank the heavens! I can't wait to see the results. I am ready!

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I just got my date! After my EGD on the 20th, I'll join the losers bench on the 25th! (It's also my son's 17th birthday.) Best part....NO LIQUID DIET! Thank the heavens! I can't wait to see the results. I am ready!

You are so lucky!! Good for you on no liquid diet :) This is so exciting to see another on the bench!!

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I am getting sleeved on 17th november,feel excited and scared.Can i tag along on your shirt tails,saw a post which someone asked how do you friend a person thought this is the one for me as i am useless on the computer.I HOPE BY NEXT YEAR I WILL BE A SKINNY COMPUTER NERD.Pippinleicester

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I got my date (November 19, 2014). So excited. ???? I have even stated getting ready for the 2 weeks liquid diet. During the day I've been drinking the Protein Drinks along with all types of liquids, like broth, Jello and ice pops. I eat dinner when I get home. Then 2 days last week I went the entire day liquids. I did good. My family helped by cooking dinner, I went into my bed room ????. This test really helped me. The thought of going cold turkey all at once was causing me stress. I lost 10 pds already. I even thought of not doing the surgery but I know the 10 pds won't stay off if I don't get the lap ban. I took the 10 pd loss as a sign that I am ready for this and I can do it.

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Starting my liquid diet tomorrow. :( Are you allowed veggies and a small piece of lean meat for dinner or all liquids?

Nicole, I'm sorry for taking so long to reply. I'm still trying to figure out how to use this technology. No vegetables. No meat. I get five (5) Protein Shakes a day, Water, sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding, and sugar free popsicles. I am allowed up to 900 calories a day. I'm in a groove now and eagerly anticipating this Tuesday!!!

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My surgery is November 4th. At first I was so excited but now I'm kind of a nervous wreck!! I can use support and would like to do the same for others. Best of luck to all!

Hi Lena I'm on November 4th also. We're almost there. We will be successful and let's enjoy this new phase of our lives!!

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Hi guys. My name is Anne. I'm from Brisbane Australia my surgery is scheduled for 5 November Im excited and scared to death at the same time

I am so excited to have found this site and to have found so many potential new friends I look forward the support and sharing our journey together

Sick and tired of yo yo dieting I have colesterol, arthritis aches and pains and I feel defeated I know there is so much more to life i want to stop hiding and start participating in life. I wan to enjoy activities with my grandchildren I want to be able to travel comfortably with my husband and see the world as we have planed...the time has come!!

Good luck everyone x

Hi Ann. I desire to travel too. I'm tired of yo yo dieting and I think that this surgery is a great tool to help us achieve our goals for a healthier lifestyle. Your are right, " the time has come!!"

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