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April 25, 2018

I'm so excited! I received my approval today and completed my pre-admissions. My surgery is scheduled for April 25 at 8:00 am. I'm on day four of my liquid diet and so far, I've had no headaches, hunger pains nor have I been "hangry"!!!

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      YAYYYYYYY!!!!! Hi Surgery Buddy. My surgery is the same day and I am also on day 4 of my clear pre op liquid diet. It's not too bad but I think it is because I am meeting 60 grams of protein though my

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      Absolutely, I'm a ball of nerves. To get my mind off of the surgery waiting I've started a little game of seeing how many pounds I can lose before the surgery. This helps me not be so anxious. My moth

    • mitchjoann132010
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      Frustr8 good luck, just remember learn as much about your surgery as possible before speaking with them. They really just want to know if you are aware that it is a lifestyle change and that you need

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    Surprisingly I'm doing great too! Two shakes per day and soup at night have kept me sustained. Even taking my grand daughter to McDonalds yesterday was tough, i took my shake with me! I'm allowed yogurt so that was my treat. In four days, I was down six pounds so that made me smile.

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    Way to go!!!!!!! I feel this pre op is very worth it. It gives us an idea of how it will be post surgery except we will not have the hunger then except head hunger, which we are learning to conquer now!!! Keep it up!!!!! Love how relatable your journey is to mine!!!

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    15 minutes ago, mitchjoann132010 said:

    Way to go!!!!!!! I feel this pre op is very worth it. It gives us an idea of how it will be post surgery except we will not have the hunger then except head hunger, which we are learning to conquer now!!! Keep it up!!!!! Love how relatable your journey is to mine!!!

    This journey has been an eye opener for me. It taught me how much I used food as a crutch. Anything going on, I ate! I'm so happy I'm learning to refocus my emotions when something is happening.

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