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GelloArt    1

GelloArt
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I’m new here. New to this process as well. I’ve been reading here, there and everywhere and trying to learn and be prepared. I’m having wide ranges of emotions. I’m grateful to have found this forum!

Quick synopsis

1. Made up my mind I don’t want to die from obesity

2. First consult visit 3/2/2018 -5’6, 242lbs = 39.1 BMI. Need to be 248 = 40.1 BMI to qualify.

3. Rescheduled for 3/26/2018

Feels weird to gain to lose. More emotions

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frust8    962

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Don't poo before you go in, put rocks in your pockets, keep your keys on you, get weighed with your shoes on or wearing a jacket. Let your body fudge a little if it gets you your surgery. That's probably the weight that will go on your chart to meet insurance requirements. And if you're lighter the visit after that, goody for you. They'll just chalk it up to you getting into the program.

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GelloArt    1

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Thanks for the advice. Funny, I didn’t poo and held my pee lol!! I’ve never been able to cheat and considered weights or something but can’t lie so didn’t do it haha!

Im so excited and nervous. I want this so bad. I want to live and be healthy.

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Nnoi    50

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OMG I had the same problem it was weird having to gain that little bit to get the BMI to work in your favor. I feel you on this.

I didn't poo, bad a good Breakfast before going in along with as large a coffee as possible (this was also my LAST coffee :( goodbye Caffeine) but I JUUUUUUST made it.

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GelloArt    1

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I have to fast for 8 hours before my appointment for blood work and a metabolic test. I’ve been eating so much. Still not gaining. This 8 pounds is so frustrating!!

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gkhtoys    19

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Can you drink Water during the fast? I used to consume at least 2.5 pounds of just plain water and it worked for me. Just a thought...

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GelloArt    1

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Just now, gkhtoys said:

Can you drink Water during the fast? I used to consume at least 2.5 pounds of just plain Water and it worked for me. Just a thought...

I can. The morning of my first appointment I drank so much I almost peed myself lol!!! I plan to do that again.

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