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Praying you have an easy time of it. We'll be waiting to hear from you.

I am SO looking forward to the gas report. We want every detail.

Vanessa, great job with the diet! I know it's not easy. I bet it was exciting seeing that scale this morning. Susan

I'm praying you'll have your date soon, Crystal!

Danielle, you must be so excited. My date is Monday and I didn't sleep a wink last night. I know it's from the excitement. My Doc also does not require a pre-op diet, so I also did a self imposed one. I'm down 5 plus. I'll weigh tomorrow. Good for you starting out right! I figured it would be easier to follow the rules for the post-op diet, if I started with restrictions now. I'll keep you in my prayers for your surgery tomorrow. Susan

Well said, Missy.

Congratulations! Welcome to February 2013 Bandsters.

Welcome. There's lots to learn here and lots of great people to learn it from.

What a great thing to do on Valentine's Day!

Welcome to the group. Two days to go! No wonder you are excited. We're all in this together, so keep us posted.

Have you met with a dietician?

What type of diet are you supposed to be on? My surgeon will have me on liquids for 4 weeks post-op and then on to mushies. Pizza doesn't sound good for 3 weeks post-op.

You are in my prayers today. Keep us posted.

Cindy, I need a cheer leader! We all do, dorky or not. Thanks for all of your kind words. Susan

Welcome. Join us in the February 2013 Bansters group.

Good job on your choice for a new life and on your success so far!

Congratulations!

I have a similar story. I've gained all the weight back that I lost....80 pounds. We can do this. You get to start February off for us, right?

It isn't easy. I'm doing pre-op shakes as well. I just think about how much easier it will be for the surgeon to see what he has to see, without that little bit of extra weight or a larger liver. I want the surgery as safe as possible. Keep your eye on the prize

Thank you so much for your insight. It's great to have a veteran in the February Group. We're sharing our surgery date, so I'll be needing your expertise and experience to help me through. I'm ready for that field of flowers .

A lot of it is water. But who cares? Weight is weight! Congrats on the loss.

What an awesome story. Congratulations on your loss and your "gain".

Got my medical clearance this morning!

It iS all very exciting and it's very natural to be nervous. I'm a registered nurse and also been through more than my share of surgeries and I'm a little nervous too.

Congratulations! You are an inspiration to us all.