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VSG on 4/16. One more week!


Age: 37
Height: 5’6
BMI: 37
VSG scheduled for 4/16/18
GW: 160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR

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And you're Texas Strong and Proud! Put on your boots, saddle up cause it's Rodeo Season soon for You!![emoji173] Yeehaw,and Mommy's on Her Way![emoji304] I'll be there,in my mind I'm sitting over there in the stands, my tushie doesn't fit on the fence yet, waving and cheering you on![emoji13]

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Hi, I'm getting my gastric bypass on the 19th and thought it would be beneficial to have someone who will be going thru what I am.. Let me know! [emoji3]
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I’m having mine on April 17th. I’m excited and scared and hungry at the same time lol


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Hi abarr, hope there's none of your namesake candy bars in your future. Know temptations are there but you and @ kandk are going to be triumphant in the. Bariatric Wars next week. Almost over but the shouting for you 2. Excitement reaching a peak yet?

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Hi abarr, hope there's none of your namesake candy bars in your future. Know temptations are there but you and @ kandk are going to be triumphant in the. Bariatric Wars next week. Almost over but the shouting for you 2. Excitement reaching a peak yet?

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Lol... Barr is half of my last name. But yes I’m really excited just the pre-op diet I think is the hardest thing ever. Doc wanted me to start on the 12th but I figured sooner than later would probably be better.


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Yep get all your healthy,on! You are going to do so good, in a couple weeks you'll be celebrating and shouting from the rooftops I DID IT! Now you have that lovely[emoji30] liquid diet to contend with. I told another girl this morning to think about of it as getting ready-for-surgery medicine, if it helped. And afterwards you'll be starting on the smooth road to recovery. Cool, isn't it? Makes me hungry for my own RnY! It's going to happen, just don't have a date-maybe MAY? I should know more after the 25th.[emoji13][emoji304]

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My surgery is April 25 and I begin my two week liquid diet on Wednesday. This weekend I stocked up on Premier shakes, SoBe Life Water and Soups. Now its time to get my mind right... will need some support from this group!

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My surgery is April 25 and I begin my two week liquid diet on Wednesday. This weekend I stocked up on Premier shakes, SoBe Life Water and Soups. Now its time to get my mind right... will need some support from this group!

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I bought the premier clear Protein Drink and it’s awesome. Tastes like crystal light tropical punch


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I'll look for that for my one day of Clear Liquids the day before surgery. I bought the Proten20 green tea and its not good at all.

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Im the 11th and trying to stay calm and focused. Gotta admit, it’s not working very well. Lol


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Wishing you all the best! Tomorrow is my big day. Arrive at the hospital at 5:30 and surgery around 10:30. Can't believe this day is finally here.

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It’s great to be able to just share easily with others about what’s happening. I’m having RNY on 23 April. Just had my last pre op appointments and starting soft foods tomorrow. Getting excited that this is actually becoming a reality.

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My surgery is on April 16th (less than one week). I had my pre-op appointment today. I am really excited. THe nervousness has subsided for now, I am in the mode of "let's get this over with" but I am sure this weekedn the nervousness will return.

Good luck to everyone!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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