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I'm a newbie to the forum. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for January 5. I really like my surgeon and I know this is the right thing to do.

But to be totally honest...I'm struggling with cutting out sugar and carbs in preparation for my surgery date. I know I need to start losing weight now to be ready in January, but it's as hard as it's ever been to cut back on things.

I have cut out fast food pretty much, so I guess that's a step in the right direction!

Hoping I can get some encouragement and support from others going through the same things. Thanks for being out there in cyberspace. There's no "live" support group in my area, so I'm glad to have somebody to talk to.

I'm a newbie to the forum. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for January 5. I really like my surgeon and I know this is the right thing to do.

But to be totally honest...I'm struggling with cutting out sugar and carbs in preparation for my surgery date. I know I need to start losing weight now to be ready in January, but it's as hard as it's ever been to cut back on things.

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This is my biggest struggle too. I've lost about 8 lbs during my 7 month supervised diet. We're in this together

I'm a newbie to the forum. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for January 5. I really like my surgeon and I know this is the right thing to do.

But to be totally honest...I'm struggling with cutting out sugar and carbs in preparation for my surgery date. I know I need to start losing weight now to be ready in January, but it's as hard as it's ever been to cut back on things.

I have cut out fast food pretty much, so I guess that's a step in the right direction!

Hoping I can get some encouragement and support from others going through the same things. Thanks for being out there in cyberspace. There's no "live" support group in my area, so I'm glad to have somebody to talk to.

Congrats on your surgery date! You've already taken a huge step in improving your diet by cutting out the fast food. Does that include sodas?

I have a huge sweet tooth, so I hear ya. I have found I lose far better on a low carb diet that cuts out all the simple sugars and starches (you know, the good stuff like processed sugar, white flour and rice--that stuff). I resort to Splenda (my sweetener of choice, but I'm sure you have one that works for you). It's not quite the same thing, but it helps. You'll also find once you've given up on the sugar for awhile that sweet things begin to taste too sweet.

It helped me to track my food in one of the online food diaries because it allowed me to see just how many carbs/sugars/fats/proteins/calories I was eating. Read your labels. You'd be surprised by how many nonsweet food stuffs add hidden sugars.

I had 6 mos. pre-diet. The first couple I concentrated on making healthier choices. I lost weight because I mostly got rid of the simple carbs. Last month I really knuckled under and began to track what I put into my mouth and did much, much better (9 pounds in one month). Don't tell the dietitian, but that was actually only 2 1/2 weeks of serious "dieting."

It's officially 12/16!!!!

Jan 26 Southern California

January 4th!!!! I can hardly believe that I have a date (they couldn't do December because I need a hernia repair and it takes longer) Yay!!

Hopefully getting sleeved this month. Going to sign my consent forms tomorrow and schedule my surgery date. Super excited but nervous too!

I'm new to the forums ... scheduled for January 5th! Super excited and looking forward to a huge change for myself! 34 days until surgery day! ????

My doctor's office just called with the time. I have to be at the hospital at 9:15 on Monday. It's feeling real now.

My doctor's office just called with the time. I have to be at the hospital at 9:15 on Monday. It's feeling real now.

Mine is at 2 pm Monday. Good luck!!!!!

My doctor's office just called with the time. I have to be at the hospital at 9:15 on Monday. It's feeling real now.

Mine is at 2 pm Monday. Good luck!!!!!

Good luck to you too!

I called the surgeon's office today to see if the Pulmonary Dr did indeed send out the Pulmonary Clearance on Wed like he said he would. Well guess what, he didn't! However the case manager at the surgeon's office did tell me she submitted all the paperwork she had to my insurance despite not having the Pulmonary, Cardiac and Medical Clearance yet. So we shall see what happens. I am not expected a surgery date until sometime in Jan as the surgeon is going out of the country Dec 15 until the New Year.

I'm new the the forums as well, but am scheduled for January 6th.

I am officially 12 hours POST-op

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I am officially 12 hours POST-op

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How are you feeling @@Sgt7546 ?