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July 25 for me! Failure is not an option



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I had my second appointment with my surgeon last week and got my surgery date - July 25!!!! I'm so excited and READY! On my way into the surgeon's office I saw a license plate holder on a car in the parking lot that was exactly what I needed to see - "Failure is Not an Option". Talk about being in the right place at the right time! I decided right then and there that is my new motto.

I have to lose 10 lbs. before my next appointment in a month so I'm workin' it. I've already lost 10 lbs in the last month so I'm keeping on doing what I'm doing. It's not a picnic but I'm recording my food and trying to eat like I'm going to have to do after surgery anyway - pay close attention to my fullness while eating, Protein first, veggies next. Have already pretty much given up grains/starch anyway. I've weighed my Protein for a couple of years as a Weight Watchers thing (off and on before then too). Quantities have been pretty reasonable by listening to my stomach but I'm still feeling too full. When I look at my food I try and picture a cup and it really does put portion size in perspective.

Just trying to take it a day at a time. The doctor suggested I start doing 2 shakes a day to get used to the feeling, but I'm not quite that brave yet. I'm planning on transitioning to that a couple of weeks pre-op.

I like our July Butterflies name! My thanks to everyone for being here and sharing their experiences - triumphs, setbacks and everything in between.

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It looks like you are on your way to being successful with your positive attitude and really taking control of what you eat. BTW, doing the shakes aren't too bad.

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I had my second appointment with my surgeon last week and got my surgery date - July 25!!!!

Hello Band Sister! I also am scheduled for July 25, as of about 1pm today. I got insurance approval this morning and they called to schedule me a hour or so later.

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dear JEM... My son;s business name is JEM auto parts... after his kids first names initials.. Jordan, Emma, and Meghan so nice to meet you... I have had a cancellation and bumped up to July 16.... very exciting....

Kate.

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NewJEM congratulations on the surgery date! I had mine on the 10th and am soooo glad that I did it. Failure is not an option has been my mantra through this and I'm more than happy to share it with someone else!! You have to keep the positive outlook. We are taking control of our lives again and there is definately no room to fail when you are doing that. Good Luck!!

Dana

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