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How true, I feel the very same. No pressure to loose just takes what happens.. All good!!

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My sleeve date is Aug 19th!! I'm so excited and glad I found this group. Can't wait to be apart to be on the other side.

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My sleeve date is Aug 19th!! I'm so excited and glad I found this group. Can't wait to be apart to be on the other side.

Ok Mr. Think, We will be getting er done together.. Can,t wait.. Great Luck to you my friend... Bill

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8/24 for me as well!

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I'm having surgery on the 20th but I haven't been placed on a liquid diet just yet. I see the surgeon on the 18th.

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Hello everyone. I am scheduled for surgery on August 24th. I am day 2 on my pre op diet.

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I'm having my pre op assessment today at 1:30pm. I have read so many posts some for this op and some against. I also read some lap band posts too. I have a lap band since 2007 and it never worked. Now after so many years of waiting I'm going to have the sleeve op on the 24th August.. I was so excited until I read the posts about weight gain.. Although I know this op is not a miracle cure I'm going to give it my best. I really believe it's down to you as a person to be strong and stay on plan and make te right choices. I wish everyone who is about to take on this journey the best of luck..

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This should be fun on my first day of liquids and ready to go back to bed. After being on protien shakes I get really hyper. I am praying everyone especially for those who are having surgery today. Keep us posted on how you are doing. I do have a private group on fb if anyone wants to join. There has been a number of people off this page who have join and it has been a pleasure having them join and share whats going on....the link is.https://www.facebook.com/groups/AprilsBariatricSurgery/

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Day 2 of 14 on preop liquid diet. I find I'm really tired. I work 3-11 shift as a nurse so I have to make sure a space every thing out. I was pretty tired when I got home last night and had my last Protein Shake for the day. I only get 4, 200 calories each. I had some beef broth and a couple of sugar free Popsicles. I have been told that it is better after day 3. I had already started 2 shakes and a low carb dinner 2 weeks ago in preparation . I am so ready for the 25th to get here! Shrink liver shrink!!

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I'm just back from my pre op assessment.. it went very well.. I'm not on a liquid diet like I said in a previous post they don't do that here in Ireland. I weighed in at 287 pounds and my Bmi was 54... roll on the 24th so I can begin a new chapter in my life.. well done to everyone on a liquid diet that's hard to do.????

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Hello Everyone! My surgery is August 24th! I have been on a liquid diet for the past two weeks. A 4 week liquid diet ????. so 12 more days????. However I super excited!!

Omg. How do you do it? What are you drinking? Aren't you starving?

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Hello Everyone! My surgery is August 24th! I have been on a liquid diet for the past two weeks. A 4 week liquid diet . so 12 more days. However I super excited!!

Omg. How do you do it? What are you drinking? Aren't you starving?

Honesty I have been on a clear liquid diet since the 5th and the first 3 days was really tough but after 4to5 days on it I guess your body adjust to it and I am having no problem. Can not wait for the 19th !!!

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