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Nana1222    159

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Ok that makes total sense. I will call tomorrow to talk to purple haired gal lol. I think I'd like it before my surgery to get some helpful hints and lose a few before surgery. Thank you!

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frananp03    110

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Lucky...how are you doing??? Hope all is going well and you are moving along the road with ease!

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Luckygrl    87

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Lucky...how are you doing??? Hope all is going well and you are moving along the road with ease!

Hey Fran. I'm doing really well. Post op appt is tomorrow. Can't wait to get approved for pureed food. Still feeling really good. One incision is tender but I think it's ok. She'll check it out tomorrow. How are you doing Fran?

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frananp03    110

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I am doing good. The mental game of this weight loss roller coaster is real and these last couple of weeks it has been a little difficult at times. Trying to use this first 6 months to really change the way I look at food and being honest with yourself is not always easy.

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Luckygrl    87

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I am doing good. The mental game of this weight loss roller coaster is real and these last couple of weeks it has been a little difficult at times. Trying to use this first 6 months to really change the way I look at food and being honest with yourself is not always easy.

Yes, the mental rollercoaster is very real. But we're on the right track. Head up.

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Luckygrl    87

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Good afternoon!! I had my first postop appt today. It went great. I've lost 15lbs in 12 days. No complications at all. Healed up nicely and cleared to return to work. Yay!! Oh, and the best part.....I start pureed food this week!! Just in time for this weekend. My husband has a show this weekend and my neice will be visiting from MN so I planned to cook a big pot of chili. I'll actually get to enjoy some too!!

Looking back I remember feeling so skeptical and concerned of all that could go wrong. I'm so glad I did my research, found a great medical team and found my inner calm before doing it. I went into surgery ready for a new life and had complete trust in my team. I was assured that my surgeon would do her absolute best work (which she did) and that all I needed to do was follow exactly what my team asked of me (which I have). Zero complications. Zero regrets.

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Good afternoon!! I had my first postop appt today. It went great. I've lost 15lbs in 12 days. No complications at all. Healed up nicely and cleared to return to work. Yay!! Oh, and the best part.....I start pureed food this week!! Just in time for this weekend. My husband has a show this weekend and my neice will be visiting from MN so I planned to cook a big pot of chili. I'll actually get to enjoy some too!!

Looking back I remember feeling so skeptical and concerned of all that could go wrong. I'm so glad I did my research, found a great medical team and found my inner calm before doing it. I went into surgery ready for a new life and had complete trust in my team. I was assured that my surgeon would do her absolute best work (which she did) and that all I needed to do was follow exactly what my team asked of me (which I have). Zero complications. Zero regrets.

Awesome sauce! Once a person can eat it really is much better!

Sirmikael, mindi, and patty...how are you guys doing?

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Luckygrl    87

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Oh my gosh big possibility I might have surgery in December! Keeping my fingers crossed! So excited!

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Really?? Awesome!!! How were you able to move it up? Did your travel plans change?

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Luckygrl    87

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Yes we may wait till March to go. I have all in except nov 3rd group and one last psych visit on oct 26th. They have everything else they need.

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That's great news!!!! Write down any questions you have for your team as you get closer. It's hard to remember stuff as the time approaches because your mind will start feeling like it's all over the place. Keep reminding yourself of the reasons you want to do this. Keep your mind focused on all the positives. If you can find a place of peace and calm, it'll help tremendously. I think that's part of why it's been so smooth for me so far. I've tried to be extremely positive about the process. Really listen to what they tell you to do/not do. I think you'll do great. Congratulations! Keep us posted.

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frananp03    110

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Yes we may wait till March to go. I have all in except nov 3rd group and one last psych visit on oct 26th. They have everything else they need.

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Awesome news!

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