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I'm scheduled for March 2 in TJ! I start my pre op diet tomorrow. So excited and nervous and scared and ready for it to be here. 2 weeks without food and cigarettes has me a little nervous, I mean if I had that kind of will power I wouldn't be needing this in the first place LOL. I know I can do it and I know it will all be worth it once I reach my goal. Good luck everyone!

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My first post here!

My surgery is surgery is scheduled for March 2nd. I start my pre-op liquid diet tomorrow, but I've been easing myself into it this weekend. I'm just glad that clear broth is on the list because it's so freakin' cold here right now.

Here to give and get all the support!

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I've subscribed to this thread and hope to be able to come share a March date soon!

I am at the very end of my pre-op checklist, with the last of my appointments scheduled for the 23rd and 27th, and I am really hoping for a late March surgery date. My first consultation was October 17, so I am anxious to get the show on the road! I've been trying different shakes, subbing them in for at least one meal per day, and am actually ready to start my liquid diet. Beforehand, that's what scared me most. Now I think I'm most nervous about having to have a catheter and having to give myself the anti clotting shots for a week after. I'm apparently a huge wuss. :-)

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I am undergoing lap band removal with revision to sleeve on my 7th wedding anniversary 3/3/15!! Having to do cash pay this go round but thankful I have a supportive husband.

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I'm scheduled for March 9th. I'm so excited! Good luck to everyone!

I'm a 9th'r too!

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My surgery date is March 6 in Tijuana with Dr Ortiz. I am doing a revision, I had the lap band done almost 11 years ago, and I have been so unhappy with it. I went through alighterme.com. I am pretty excited but also very nervous, I am going by myself which doesn't really help, so I would love to have a support group in place. Good luck to all the March Sleevers out there!

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Hi everyone! I'm scheduled for surgery March 5th!! Like many of you, I'm excited and scared at the same time! I start my pre-op diet on Feb 19th which is a 1,000 calories a day. I'm having surgery in Philly. I'm not telling many people because I have a lower BMI and they won't understand. So glad to have you guys to share this journey with! We can do this!!

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Hi everyone! I'm scheduled for surgery March 5th!! Like many of you, I'm excited and scared at the same time! I start my pre-op diet on Feb 19th which is a 1,000 calories a day. I'm having surgery in Philly. I'm not telling many people because I have a lower BMI and they won't understand. So glad to have you guys to share this journey with! We can do this!!

I'm also in Philly with a low-ish BMI, hoping to be sleeved a few weeks after you... So I'll be following your progress closely! :-)

Good luck as you start your pre-op diet this week. I expect it'll go really fast and March 5 will be here before you know it!

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I'm only telling ppl that I am having my band removed. I was never shy about the band but feel like they'll just judge me if I say I am having another gastric surgery.

Becomingradiant did you dr anticipate any trouble with band removal? I have had mine for 7 yrs

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I am March 10th finishing my pre op on the 19th of this month pulmonary, cardiovascular, and xrays and blood work so far its a go! 51 years old 5 foot 11 262 but all of it is around my waist 55 inch waist fannin always look 9 months pregnant

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My Bmi is only 36 ish but having a 55 inch waist is why i was approved so looking forward really hard to work six days a week at a desk quit smoking and lose weight in the winter and over the holidays jeeze but I am doing it only lost 12lbs but a couple every week.

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I'm scheduled for March 6th in TJ with Dr Corvala, excited!!

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I'm new around here. My surgery is set for March 2! Today is my first day on the pre op diet. I just hope I can make it through the next two weeks without wantinq to slap someone because of hanger.

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