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Actually, it happens to be the day after my birthday, too! Isn't that amazing? We share the same birthday. :D

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2 minutes ago, nicolekalau1976 said:


A day after my birth day good luck

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Just now, BevD said:

Actually, it happens to be the day after my birthday, too! Isn't that amazing? We share the same birthday. :D

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I got my date today, August 23rd!!! I'm in Lancaster, Pa surgeon is Dr Ichter Lancaster General Hospital. I've also lost 20lbs since my consultation with a goal of 7lbs more for a 10% loss before the presurgery diet. Goal date of 8/15.

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Congrats! Make sure you check out the Facebook page if your interested! I'm near Somerset Pa! What are your stats?

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1 minute ago, Jessalene said:

Congrats! Make sure you check out the Facebook page if your interested! I'm near Somerset Pa! What are your stats?

I requested to join :)

HW 281

Consultation Weight 275

CW 255

GW 137

height 5'7"

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We are pretty close in stats!

HW/consultation weight 260

CW 245

height 5'6"

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I got my date today! August 11th. I live in SC but am going to FL to see Dr Taggar, about 10 hours away.

I'm low bmi, and I tried to go the insurance route, but it didn't work out, so I'm now self pay ($8899). I have really high BP, cholesterol and arthritis. I am definitely not a healthy fat person! I'm an unhealthy "not that fat" person (as some love to say). And I look forward to changing my relationship with food.

I have a ton of work to do, online psych evaluation, visit my PCP for EKG, blood work and clearance. Oh, and do a pre op nutrition class via Facebook live.

No real pre op diet, but I've been doing shakes a few times a day for over a month. I will probably do my own liquid diet a few days ahead of time. I've lost 10# so far.

HW 195
CW 185
SW TBD
GW TBD (Dr said 130, but that sounds impossible to me!)
5'2".

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I'm 35 from Rhode Island east coast. I have a child 14.

I live in MA. So nice to see someone is so close to me. What date are you scheduled for?


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I got my date today, August 23rd!!! I'm in Lancaster, Pa surgeon is Dr Ichter Lancaster General Hospital. I've also lost 20lbs since my consultation with a goal of 7lbs more for a 10% loss before the presurgery diet. Goal date of 8/15.

I just got my date today I am August 24th in ohio!!

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21 hours ago, nicolekalau1976 said:

We can do Facebook much easy set up a group for bariatric surgery u can add me on fb Nicole Kalau my mom my background

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I have no clue how to navigate this site. Maybe because I'm using a phone? Whatever the case, an FB group would be great! My surgery is 8/28 in NJ. /jb

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