Just joined this group and so happy to read all these inspirational stories. My surgery is in six weeks and I'm beginning to get excited about this, new phase of my life. I'll gladly accept any and all advice, tips, etc.

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Don't invest in BitCoin.

If it's going to embarrass you, just don't do it. Also nothing is economical if you're not going to have a use for it.

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I'm having surgery April 3. We can do this!!

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My surgery is April 18th. It is getting real for me, too.

After reading a lot of things here, I'm panicking because my process has been quick.

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After reading a lot of things here, I'm panicking because my process has been quick.

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I think it's natural to "panic" to a degree. Every surgery I've had in my life including 3 c sections, I've had times of panic and worry.

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I went to the seminar in December and then had my appointment with the surgeon a few days later. At the appointment, they scheduled my surgery. His coordinator said she knew all the requirements my insurance needed. I had my endoscopy last week and scheduled my preop appointments for the end of the month.

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Everyone's insurance is different. My cousin and my cousins wife got approved and had surgery in no time. It has taken me almost exactly a year to reach the requirements and have surgery. I was approved in November, but my surgeon had some kind of surgery so my first appointment with him was this month. Thankfully my surgery is in less than a month though.

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That's awesome. I'm ready for this new journey. I've struggled with my weight far too long.

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I know the feeling. I'm the same way. And it seems I keep getting bigger. I'm looking forward to this life changing tool

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We share the same feelings. I'm trying to get ready for the two week liquid diet by doing it one to two days per week. How do you feel about it?

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We share the same feelings. I'm trying to get ready for the two week liquid diet by doing it one to two days per week. How do you feel about it?

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That's a good idea. I've been waiting. Getting the things I need pre op and post op. Today or tomorrow I'm going to make out a list of things I need and write a sample menu of what I like. I got one, but not exactly of things I'll drink.

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That's a good idea. I've been waiting. Getting the things I need pre op and post op. Today or tomorrow I'm going to make out a list of things I need and write a sample menu of what I like. I got one, but not exactly of things I'll drink.

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My nutritionist gave me a 14 day pre-op diet that includes protein shakes, soups, sugar free jello/Popsicles and of course, lots of water.

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My nutritionist gave me a 14 day pre-op diet that includes Protein Shakes, Soups, sugar free jello/Popsicles and of course, lots of Water.

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That's what I got too. I have to drink so much protein drink (I bought different than the sample because they had pre mixed drinks and I bought powder). I have to drink certain approved things every 2 hours, then I have my free items like water, flavored sugar free water, sugar free Popsicle, decaf tea or coffee.

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Let's continue to encourage each other as we embark upon this new journey. Can't wait to be able to cross my legs.

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