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JennyC724

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JennyC724    15

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I already have my date, just because that's how my surgeon's office works. They gave me November 4th, based of course on whether I get approved by my insurance, and finish ALL the appointments with specialists in the correct amount of time. It seems like FOREVER to wait, and I'm hoping to find some November buddies to wait with :)

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pajara2    16

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Woo Hoo!!!! Finally some buddies. My surgery is November 12th. I chose that date because it worked best for taking the two weeks off of work. I already know insurance won't pay for mine so I have chosen a surgeon a friend used in Mexico.

And yes! I am enjoying ALL my favorite foods now. I start my two week liquids right before Halloween.

Here's to better health.....later. :)

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Doubletruble#1    31

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I'm so excited got scheduled today for November 24 with my twin sister. Happy that I will have a new beginning with my best friend and we will be able too support each other in this journey.

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Doubletruble#2    18

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Excited for my sugary in November with my twin sister, cant believe is going to be the same day! they gave me the date yesterday and I could not sleep at all thinking of all the changes in our life for a better us. thanks Lord for this new chance

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snapdragon05    44

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I'm November 30! 114 days to go. post-247405-14389989965473_thumb.jpg

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JennyC724    15

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Glad to meet you all!!! November is going to be a GREAT month!!! I can't wait! Well, I can... because I don't want summer to be over!

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snapdragon05    44

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Since I've gotten my date I wake up anxious and nervous. I suppose that is normal.

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Doubletruble#1    31

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I get that way also but usually when I go to sleep I start praying and end up thinking about all the changes I have to do and end up with stomach pain, nausea and takes me a long time to fall asleep.

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snapdragon05    44

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I went to support group on Tuesday and it helped me tremendously. If your bariatric center offers it.,, go!

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JennyC724    15

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snapdragon, what was the support meeting like???

ps - if any of you want to join a Facebook group JUST for Fall 2015 Sleevers, message me your email address and I'll invite you. it's a secret group, with just people in the same stage!

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pajara2    16

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I haven't really gotten too nervous.....yet. Mostly I just think how much better I'm going to feel, and how I will be able to walk without hurting, or bend over without grunting, etc etc. I'm enjoying my food now and am usually thinking of ways to beef up the Protein in it for post-surgery (months post-surgery).

Sometimes I'll get a little sad because I'll think, "won't be able to have this after surgery". Then I remember, well I can. Just a lot less, and after I have my Protein first. Trying to turn the thinking around.

PM'd you Jenny.

Have a great week everyone!

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snapdragon05    44

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snapdragon, what was the support meeting like???

ps - if any of you want to join a Facebook group JUST for Fall 2015 Sleevers, message me your email address and I'll invite you. it's a secret group, with just people in the same stage!

Support group was great. People at all stages in process. I can't wait to go to next one.

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