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Any April/May 2016 sleevers?

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kristanc31    2

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I got insurance approval last Tuesday, March 15 and should find out the surgery date on Monday March 21. They said it should be sometime in the first two week of April.

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ABSETFREE    12

ABSETFREE
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My surgery is April 25th 2016!

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DuckieXD    20

DuckieXD
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Hubby and I are scheduled May 31st with Dr. Illan in TJ.

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Lori Lynn    2

Lori Lynn
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My surgery date is April 4th! Excited and a little nervous, mostly excited :D I must say I am struggling a little trying to get through the 3 weeks of Protein Shakes and Water & crystal light.... Any suggestions to help make it the next 2 weeks????

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drey    20

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Hello Graciegretta! I'm scheduled for the 25th too

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drey    20

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Hello Lori Lynn, have you tried the Isopure zero carb Protein drinks? They have 40 grams of Protein in 20 oz. I prefer mine ice cold and it is just like fruit juice minus the sugar. It is a little chalky after taste but once you get use to them they are easy to drink and there is no mixing or blender needed.

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Gina1414    0

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My date is March 30th which is 10 days away. I started this journey on Feb 1st but I am self pay. I had to do an upper GI and talk with a dietician over the phone. I am struggling with no alcohol, no cigs and mostly liquids. My doc said to have 2-3 Protein shakes and one light meal per day. The hardest part for me is the mental part. I get mad at myself for allowing myself to get this big and have to resort to removing most of my stomach. I have been grouchy some too. food funerals before my pre-op diet started last Wednesday. I keep going back and forth in my mind but when I see a photo of me or catch myself in the mirror, there is no question about doing the surgery. Again, the psychological part is the hardest and I don't find that much online about it. Anyone else having these feelings?

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Spinderella    9

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I was scheduled for the 31st of March, but the surgeon had something come up and rescheduled it for April 7th. Starting my two week liquid shake ONLY diet on the 24th.

Nervous, nervous, nervous - but trying to be optimistic!

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MZ diva    8

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I was scheduled for the 31st of March, but the surgeon had something come up and rescheduled it for April 7th. Starting my two week liquid shake ONLY diet on the 24th.

Nervous, nervous, nervous - but trying to be optimistic!

we are having our surgery on the same day if you want to support one another we can!!

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MZ diva    8

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Hi, my consultants staff gave me the heads up saying 07 April but I'm waiting for the paperwork to confirm it! Scared, nervous and excited all at the same time!!

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I'm the 7th as well

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