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@@mokt my father has been very supportive! He knows that its something that I really want to do! ????My mother hasn't been as supportive as in would like so as I approach my date of surgery I haven't been keeping her in the loop ???? my boyfriend knows and I don't plan in telling anyone. I totally agree with the no negative vibes! ???????????????? All of my coworkers no and they have been encouraging me along the way so that helps a lot too!

My surgery local. Which is good! I don't wanna travel anywhere! ????????

@@queencity we should definitely keep in touch! All support is welcomed ???? positive vibes only ????

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I have only told my close family very very close family/friends. I know that if my siblings find out they'll use it as away to make fun of me on Facebook.< /p>

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. Only my husband and my sister know that I am doing this. My children don't know yet that I am having surgery. I decided not to tell my other siblings and my parents as I know they would be unsupportive about this and cast judgment and I don't need that right now. I need only positive energy! how have your family and friends been about it? Have they been supportive if you told them?

Do you guys have to travel for your surgery or is it in your home area?

I will be travelling for my surgery and it is in Montreal. my sister is actually flying up from Raleigh NC to be with me. She is fantastically supportive which has been very helpful!

My mother, sister, and dad were all begging me to look into surgery. I am scared of needles which is one of the reasons i couldnt think about surgery (literally hate needles). But i looked into it and told my mom i am choosing to have surgery and out of the blue she told me my dad and sister talked it out and decided to pay for the surgery so i wont have to get a loan and stress about surgery and paying back the loan. They cant wait until i have surgery.

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Mine is fully funded by my insurance! ????????????????. I wanted to keep it private but I also wanted the support! Many of my coworkers have had the surgery! So I needed the inside scoop from them.

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Just got a date today! November 11th. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I have only shared my journey with my husband, 3 sons and one friend; none of whom 'get'it. I haven't really used this forum before today and today I need all of you. Good luck on your journey. I know we can do this together!

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We are all here to support you! I'm so excited for not only you but all of us! And we are going to do this together! I'm proud of us ????

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@pedagirl that is awesome!!!! I'm so happy for you. These next two weeks are going to fly by with anticipation ????????

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I'm scheduled for the 10th as well. Go in tomorrow to get all the details of my pre op diet. Can't wait!!

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How exciting! @@mokt @@aprilarnetta @@Mom26 my surgery is in Tyler, which is where hubby I both work. I have told a couple of people at work, my bff, and of course hubby & our son. I went in for the first visit a few weeks ago and decided Monday to call and schedule. I'm self pay so there are not any hoops to jump through. Just shell out an exordinate sum of cold hard cash. I go in 11/2 for pre-op and to the doc's office. I'm not sure about my pre-op diet. I guess I will find out then. I'm excited to have 3 others headed to the "losers bench" on the same day. Just curious, are any of you guys "low BMI"? I am, and because of that, I probably won't tell anyone else that I am having surgery. "Can't you just diet or walk?" Grrrrr

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Really excited for all of us! @@all4him, I am not low BMI...I can understand not telling anyone about your surgery other than those that will support you. I am high BMI and I still don't want to share that I am having surgery with most family and friends. They will just judge and be unsupportive.

I have my endoscopy on Nov. 2. I am worried they will find an ulcer or infection that will stop the surgery. I am currently on Ppi for GERD. Have any of you had your scope yet? Do any of you have GERD as well?

I have heard on this site that a lot of people have food funerals...any of you guys done or are doing this?

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I was also wondering if any of you wouldn't mind sharing your Clear Liquids guidelines? I am having my surgery done privately and an am not part of a program. I feel a little loss regarding what to expect post op. I bought the Big Book on Gastric Sleeve, which was great, but wondering if anyone wouldn't mind sharing some of their post op diet materials?

Are any of you purchasing bariatric pal products to support your post op diet?

Thanks for all your support

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@@mokt I had my scope in July. My doctor found a ulcer but inward told that they would just remove it during surgery. I'm going to make an appointment with my nutritionist asap! I was told that for my liquid diet I could have Soup, sugar free Jello, sugar free drinks, no sodas, and Protein Shakes.

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How exciting! @@mokt @@aprilarnetta @@Mom26 my surgery is in Tyler, which is where hubby I both work. I have told a couple of people at work, my bff, and of course hubby & our son. I went in for the first visit a few weeks ago and decided Monday to call and schedule. I'm self pay so there are not any hoops to jump through. Just shell out an exordinate sum of cold hard cash. I go in 11/2 for pre-op and to the doc's office. I'm not sure about my pre-op diet. I guess I will find out then. I'm excited to have 3 others headed to the "losers bench" on the same day. Just curious, are any of you guys "low BMI"? I am, and because of that, I probably won't tell anyone else that I am having surgery. "Can't you just diet or walk?" Grrrrr

My BMI is in the 40's... I'm sure it'll show up on the left when I post this. I'm down to around 250. liquid diet starts tomorrow. I hope to lose another 5-10 lbs. before surgery on the 9th. This is suddenly becoming so real.

I feel for those that self-pay. The monetary cost is crazy - but the benefits will be worth SO MUCH MORE!! We are extremely fortunate to have a police/government insurance plan that covers it 100%.

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@@barryswife I was given all of that info on Friday! ☺️???? it was a lot! But my last appoint for preop is this Friday! And that's only to talk through the procedure!!!! I'm super excited. I feel like the wait is over finally ☺️☺️

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