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My Journey So Far

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Velena

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I've been following my pre-op diet for 3 weeks, tomorrow starts week 4. I don't think it is normally meant to go for this long but I was worried about not losing enough weight before the surgery so I started early. I've been using whey protein shakes and either Almond Milk or lactose free milk. I see the weight loss but it's hard to believe that it will be permanent. My family has been very supportive, my husband drinks a shake for breakfast now too and he's lost 8 lbs.

I'm excited and nervous about the surgery on Sept 5th. Sometimes I tell myself that it's crazy and I'm over-reacting. I should be able to lose the weight by myself. But I've been fat for 95% of my adult life and I've tried to change without success. The final straw was having my diabetes (Adult onset for the past 18 yrs) get out of control last spring. That really scared me. I've got to do this and hope that my diabetes responds positively.

Now it's just continue with the shakes and exercise and count down until Sept 5th!

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Being scared is 100% normal!!! The fact that you are starting early shows that you want this and seem to be ready!

I started at 320 pounds and was banded in 2009. I struggled with the band and now am having it removed on September 5th. I hope to get the approval for the sleeve for 6 weeks after the band removal.

Staying positive is the key to your success, no worries about the weight loss it will come!!!

Good luck and keep posting.

Angela

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Velena sounds like you are already off to a good start! It is completely normal to be nervous about surgery. It's awesome that you have your husbands support that is criticial during this type of process. My surgery is Sept 10th and I am on day two of my pre-op diet... Looking forward to my new lifestyle and you will be fine. Update us after surgery...

Blann

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