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I'm new to BariatricPal and it seems like a good outlet for the emotions I am feeling right now. It's nice to read all these posts by people who have survived all the different phases of this process. I decided to begin the sleeve process in December of 2013. I have been overweight my entire life and when I say entire, I mean since I was 2. I am now 28 and at my highest I have weighed almost 500 lbs. Crazy right! I, like others, have tried multiple diets and managed to lose some weight but always gained it back. I decided on surgical weight loss because I need a more permanent solution. I soon found out that it is a waiting game with insurance where I had 7 monthly doctors visits with a bariatrician and then consult with a surgeon. I had my consultation on 8/29 and found out about 2 weeks later my insurance had approved my surgery! So far I've lost 50 lbs and now I'm on day 5 of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for October 30th, it seems like 10 days is forever away... I am so tempted to cheat at times, but I keep telling myself that I have eaten and done just exactly as I wanted to for 28 years. Two weeks is not a drop in the bucket compared to that! I can do this. I sure hope I get the results from this surgery that I expect. It has been encouraging to read others success stories and I hope I will get to post mine as well :)

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@@alconner86 exciting! I'm with you. My surgery is scheduled for 11/3 and I start my 2 week liquid diet today . I hope you're surgery has a easy recovery! Good luck to you and keep us updated.

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I'm right behind you on 11/3. I look forward to following your journey.

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My surgery is on the 28th. Good luck to you :) I am st the point of getting VERY nervous

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Yes. I am on my 3rd day. So far it has been the hardest thing I have had to do for this. But I am trying to stay focused. I know it's only 3 more days of this.

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I agree that this has been the hardest thing! I am so over liquids, I am on day 10 (have to do 2 weeks). Just trying to stay busy and keep my mind off my growling stomach!!

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We share the same surgery date of 10/30. Sounds like you've been working hard dropping weight to align with your upcoming surgery date. I'm so proud of you. My pre op diet is doing fairly well. I applaud all of the October group who are also raising kids and traveling this journey. Mine are all adults so I don't have to prepare meals for anyone.

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Thank you @@Fireweed56 I am married but don't have children yet and it has been an interesting adjustment with how my husband and I eat for sure! Yay for hearing from someone who has the same surgery date! You're the first one I have talked to for 10/30 :) Good luck!!!

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Thank you @@Fireweed56 I am married but don't have children yet and it has been an interesting adjustment with how my husband and I eat for sure! Yay for hearing from someone who has the same surgery date! You're the first one I have talked to for 10/30 :) Good luck!!!

Hey @@alconner86! I have been reading these posts for months now leading up to my boyfriends surgery! We are both so excited and starting to get nervous as his surgery is also on 10/30! I wish you the best of luck in your surgery and post-op! :)

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I have a 12 year old boy and a 7 year old girl. I've explained almost everything to them through this process. They have both been helpful and understand it's best for mommy. And my daughter has been giving me so many extra hugs and kisses lately. It makes the journey a little easier.

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@@supportive.gf I think it's wonderful you are a part of this site and being so supportive to your bf! My husband has been the same way through all of this, it really does make the journey so much easier.

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