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And I ladies have you all beat on the bad side. I'm 5ft8in and 323 lbs, this means I was nearly a 100 lbs dopeyer until I realized Hey I'm not going to,lose this weight quicker and easier than surgery, better see a doctor about this! I'm reading all your posts to learn more practical advice about what kinds taste okay, what ones taste like the bottom of a bird cage or litter box. What ones are overpriced and what ones I best can afford.? I did not ,pick the wealthiest portion of my,life to go off looking for a magic bullet to get rid of this weight. And guess what? Even if I found one the price and Donald Trump wouldn't let me fire a gun.[emoji20]

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Oh I was thinking about the after the surgery,lol. 7 days prior to my surgery I'm on a Liquid Protein diet which is similar to stage 2. After the surgery I go to clear liquid diet. The one thing I struggle with is eating and drinking...at the same time. Its such a hard habit to break.

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Oh I was thinking about the after the surgery,lol. 7 days prior to my surgery I'm on a Liquid Protein diet which is similar to stage 2. After the surgery I go to clear liquid diet. The one thing I struggle with is eating and drinking...at the same time. Its such a hard habit to break.

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I struggle with that too I always have to have my drink next to me..im always thirsty.
I think that one will be hard for me to adjust to and remembering not to gulp down my drinks.< br>
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When I eat, I don't prepare a drink. It's the only way I avoid taking a sip.

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I have to do one week liquid diet starting April 16 I have my final consult appointment April 10 my current weight is 303 I can’t wait to start losing weight



I’m getting the sleeve also. I’m very nervous no one in my family really knows. I’m actually scared to tell anyone. I just told my fiancé he was against it at 1st until I told him my current weight.


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Only my daughters husband and parents know And I made them swear to not tell..Im not ashamed or anything I just dont want the world knowing my business while Im on my journey..My job puts me in the spotlight and I already have to answer to alot of people about different things but my health wont be one of them..
I hope your fiance will be supportive of your decision I do think it helps having a supportive partner.
I told my husband he will have to eat his meals out when I start my clear liqs..night time eating has always been my pit fall so I know Its going to be hard but doable..

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Only my daughters husband and parents know And I made them swear to not tell..Im not ashamed or anything I just dont want the world knowing my business while Im on my journey..My job puts me in the spotlight and I already have to answer to alot of people about different things but my health wont be one of them..
I hope your fiance will be supportive of your decision I do think it helps having a supportive partner.
I told my husband he will have to eat his meals out when I start my clear liqs..night time eating has always been my pit fall so I know Its going to be hard but doable..

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Thank you. I have to figure out some liquid diet foods. I have less then 3 weeks til my surgery.


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My immediate family and my co-workers are aware of my surgery. I don't care who knows but what I dislike are the people who say, why don't you hire a trainer, join the gym, or go running...instead of the surgery. Duh...done all those things. My body..my choice..darn it [emoji16]

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My surgery will be April 23 just looking for others who will be starting journey as well maybe we could support each other.....


Mine is April 25th! Can’t wait!


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19 hours ago, AWhite said:


Hi my surgery day is April 11th. I really need a support buddy. I’m 27 years old

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My surgery is April 11th as well. New Brunswick Canada here... nervous as anything. Ugh.

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March 28th. You?

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