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Yes I am and I start the second stage on Thursday. I have been walking a lot because I don't want to get weak. I am consistently sipping water and it has helped me as well. I do notice the more I sip the less the BEAST visits me.

So happy to hear that you got the "all clear"!!! Now, you're going through the biggest challenge, but you can do it girl!! Just keep praying and take it one day at a time!!! You will get there and keep your eye on the prize. You're not going to have any complications, you're young and healthy and in God's favor...it's all going to turn out just fine!! Keep us posted!!

Relieved for this good news. Wishing you well upon your journey.

Do you have support from a dietition? If not I can ask mine if you have any questions I can't help with. I am not that far ahead of you as per getting banded mine was March 2nd. I too was wondering what to eat and such. My dietition told me to slowly introduce new foods, eating protein first then veggies or fruits and then carbs last, I have been staying away from carbs as much as possible as they turn to sugar. She said to weigh out 3ounces of protein in a 1 cup glass measuring cup fill the rest with veggies packed full. So as per breakfast I have 1/2 a cup of oatmeal and say a half a banana and 20 mins later a cup of milk. Another time I will have a half cup of yogart and some grapes. She also said she doesn't want me to drink my protein but to eat it. Eggs are good protein I will hard boil some the night before to have on hand, I will have 2 for breakfast and a toasted flat bread, and some orange slices. Salmon is one of the highest in protein. I have small salmon wraps a lot, even egg salad. I can eat almost anything as long as I chew chew chew.. What ever you eat pick the best for example if you are wanting crackers pick the less fat out of the bunch and have less of them as before.. Hope this helps you a little bit. Take care. I hope you don't mind I add you as a friend. Always remember that your not alone. We can do this..

I'm looking forward to reading your story too. I just had this proceedure on 4/17 and I feel really good. I have been very inspired by the posts on this page. Good luck to you and thanks for sharing!

So glad to hear everything is a GO! Be prepared for the pre-op diet. To me, the first 3 days was the worst of this whole process! If I can do it, anyone can . . . . not easy, but I did it, and it helped set the mindset that I needed to get through the recovery process. Best of luck, and keep us posted!

Ok, the darn chest worry is over. You are young and strong. You will not have complications. You will do just fine and begin a wonderful new life. Go for it!! Say your prayers and get through this preop diet. Mine was a horror, but I did it and you can too. You will feel proud and have a sense of accomplishment when it's over. Good luck to you and God bless.

ChrisECWest, thank you for your kind words! No I don't mind at all! You are welcome to ask me anything and I'll always give you an honest answer. Good luck to you and welcome to the loser's bench!!

Happy Belated Wedding! I'm so excited and i wasn't even there! Love the photos! Looking good!

Thanks for sharing! you look beautiful! love the self reflection in your story!