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My day is coming up quickly. I'm self pay to this process has been relatively un stressful and incredibly fast. Still working on kicking the last of my bad choices with a shocking amount of ease. I have 200lbs to lose so this is going to be a long and difficult journey. Have y'all had any issues so far?

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My day is coming up quickly. I'm self pay to this process has been relatively un stressful and incredibly fast. Still working on kicking the last of my bad choices with a shocking amount of ease. I have 200lbs to lose so this is going to be a long and difficult journey. Have y'all had any issues so far?


My insurance approval process and pre-op clearance has be incredibly easy. I expected there to be more hurdles, probably because I always assumed I was not overweight enough for WLS. (I have over 100 lbs to lose. I have totally been in denial about my weight!) I am scheduled for July 10th and I am totally nervous!


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I'm scheduled for the 17th as well. Day one wasn't too bad, but we're allowed 1 serving each of fruit, vegetable, and starch in addition to our Protein Shakes and liquids. The broth and sugar-free popsicles have helped.




Oh i wish i could have lol. Im allowed 3 shakes and one Protein Bar a day along with broth, Jello, and popsicles. The broth seems the be my go too for when i feel hungry. Good luck

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Hey guys! Im scheduled for the 17th too! day one of liquids wasnt bad but today im dying for something to chew too! the pickle jar in my fridge is calling me..just the crunch :-( do you guys have to stop coffee too? How have you been doing with that? It was hard for me, the headaches are gone but i still crave 1 cup every morning.

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Oh i wish i could have lol. Im allowed 3 shakes and one Protein bar a day along with broth, Jello, and popsicles. The broth seems the be my go too for when i feel hungry. Good luck

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Good luck to you too!
I'll admit that today was a bit harder, but I'm still doing ok so far.


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Hey guys! Im scheduled for the 17th too! day one of liquids wasnt bad but today im dying for something to chew too! the pickle jar in my fridge is calling me..just the crunch :-( do you guys have to stop coffee too? How have you been doing with that? It was hard for me, the headaches are gone but i still crave 1 cup every morning.


I weaned myself off of coffee when I started the program back in March. I like unsweetened iced tea so I bought Decaf teabags and made some for a little variety in the liquids.

I live alone so I purged pretty much everything I can't eat on Sunday night, including pickles (they were really old anyway).

I figure the better I am during these two weeks, the easier it will be after the surgery. Eating eggs and yogurt again is going to feel like a party. Lol.


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HAHAHAHA so true!!!:D LMAO to eat a pick will be heaven! I was approved to drink the Isagenix shakes for the 2 week pre diet so they are definitely helping! those are the ones i always loved..Just miss my variets..the sugar free ice pops and veggie broth is helping me for variety!

2 days down

12 days to go :blink:

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HAHAHAHA so true!!![emoji3] LMAO to eat a pick will be heaven! I was approved to drink the Isagenix shakes for the 2 week pre diet so they are definitely helping! those are the ones i always loved..Just miss my variets..the sugar free ice pops and veggie broth is helping me for variety!
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12 days to go :blink:

We've made it this far. I'm sure we'll be fine. I have to go back to work tomorrow and I'm hoping it will be a good distraction. I've been doing two shakes plus berries and a cucumber on most workdays for the past few weeks so I really should be fine.

I will say that I've never noticed food online or in movies/tv shows as much as I have the last 2 days so I'm trying to limit my exposure. I have plenty of broth and popsicles on hand and they definitely help.


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I am on the 17th also! Yesterday was easy on the shake only, but today is hell.. It's the 4th of July for goodness sake!! I think that will be the worst for me is family gatherings. I'm staying home and making my poor husband miserable.

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I stayed home as well. I wouldn't have caved, but I wouldn't have enjoyed being around food at this point.

Sugar free popsicles are a nice treat though.



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My surgeon was very kind with his diet requirements I think. No Snacks. Breakfast and lunch have to be Protein Shakes but dinner is 3oz lean Protein and a small portion of non-starchy vegetables. It's only supposed to be 1 week before surgery but I went ahead and started 2 weeks because I'm a glutton for punishment I guess lol. Have y'all found any clear protein that's not god awful yet? I LOVE Syntrax Nectar but it's hella pricey. Isopure tastes like butt so I'm pretty bummed out. I'm SICK of milky protein already.


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