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I just received my surgery date of October 5, 2022… Seems like such a long way away! Using this time to mentally prepare. I am 60 years old. At times it seems that I have waited too long. Then again I enjoy playing with my grandchildren and finding the energy to do so with this weight is extremely hard. Counting down… 75 more days!

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The days will zip by before you know.

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I know the feeling. My surgeons office told me it’s at least 3 months after I get every thing completed before I’ll have surgery. I’m just hoping I have it before my birthday next year. I’m using the time to improve me.

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Well you are giving me support by taking the journey… i’m 49 and a doctor said operation is best for young people with high BMI. I changed the doctor after that. My MGB will be in Dec

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Ok, English isn’t my home language - surgery is the right word for “operation”.

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Great news! My surgery has been moved up for April 24… I am ready to start watching what I eat and then start my two week liquids… May need words of encouragement during that time! I am so ready to start a new life.

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Great news! My surgery has been moved up for April 24… I am ready to start watching what I eat and then start my two week liquids… May need words of encouragement during that time! I am so ready to start a new life.

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On 7/22/2022 at 12:19 PM, tammyratcliff61@gmail.com said:

Great news! My surgery has been moved up for April 24… I am ready to start watching what I eat and then start my two week liquids… May need words of encouragement during that time! I am so ready to start a new life.

Wow. That’s a lot sooner. Good for you.

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I hear you. I sometimes play word games with myself to make it seem closer. For example, instead of saying it's 6 weeks away, I say it's "next month". It's silly, but that feels a lot closer to me!

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On 7/20/2022 at 3:32 AM, ViaLia said:

Ok, English isn’t my home language - surgery is the right word for “operation”.

Yes that is the correct word.

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It will fly. Use this time to address any reasons why you might overeat or soothe with food so when you get to the post-op you'll already have tools to address it and not have to fight it WITH healing from surgery.

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It will fly. Use this time to address any reasons why you might overeat or soothe with food so when you get to the post-op you'll already have tools to address it and not have to fight it WITH healing from surgery.

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