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Hi I'm from Seattle, WA just started my liquid diet on Monday my next appt. is on the 19th then ill get my date after that so I started my liquid diet early to get a jump start on reaching my goal weigh and losing 20 lbs. before surgery

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@ shay wells, mine is the 31 as well my first pre op is on the 19th they have not went over any pre op liquid diet at all yet leading to to the surgery. Anxious and nervous! Keep me updated on your journey my currant weight it 202 I'm 5'2 and going to be sleeved.

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hi everyone!! my gastric sleeve operation is finally here, my op is in 3 weeks time, and i start my liver shrinkage diet tommorow. i,m looking for online freinds in the same boat as me, so we can support each other. i,m based in london englnd but i,m up for talking to anyone in the world who is going through the same as me. i,m excited an scared, and would love to talk to someona about it all.!!

Hi Slamdunk! I live in North London, and am scheduled for surgery on 2nd November 2016. How are you getting in with the liver shrinking diet? Are u liquids only? I'm struggling tbh, and I'm only on day 3! It's not the liquids that bothers me it's the constant rumbling hunger!

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My surgery date is October 26th and I'd love a buddy in the same boat! I live in Minneapolis, but London is my favorite city!! We were just there in June. #jealous

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We have the same surgery date :) 5 more days to go!

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Hi all, I'm from the UK. My surgery date is the 3rd Nov and started pre op diet on the 20th Oct. Doing shakes for Breakfast and lunch, with a main meal from the pre op plan. I've noticed that things are a little different in the USA in way of pre op diet. I would like to know how other people are coping with the diet, as I'm only on day 3. Many thanks.

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