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Try Cocoa Dusted Almonds.

1. Lose the last 77 lbs to be at my goal. 2. Exercise 4 - 5 days a week. 3. Run (being the operative word) at least one 10K and as many 5K's as I can find. 4. Stop shopping (I don't need anymore clothes, I have them in multiple sizes now). 5. Stop using credit cards (will be easy if I do #4).

I am almost 6 weeks out and I've lost weight before surgery too. So, since January I lost 56 lbs. I could slip my whole hand in my bra w/room to spare. I know I have a long road ahead but don't want to slack on taking care of the girls so I went to Lane Bryant and got measured (which is where I've always gone to get measured). I went from a 46F pre-weight watchers/surgery to a 42DD 6 weeks post op! WOW! So I bought just 2 bras for now (buy one, get one 1/2 off). They are too expensive to buy more than that at this point in my journey.

I stopped when I started the 2 week pre-op diet.

Premier Protein is sold at Sam's Club too. They are YUM.

I am in week 2 of a similar pre-op diet. My surgery is Aug 30th. My nut told me that the headaches are from caffeine and/or carb withdrawals. The will go away after about day 5. Hang in there.

Hi Pangster! I am also class of '96!

YAY, Lisha! Today has not been too bad. I haven't had dinner yet as I am trying to keep my last meal of the day late!

Yay! So happy for you!

Pre-op diet day 1 is TODAY! So far, breakfast has been ok.

Starting my pre-op today. I get a shake w/unsweetened almond milk and 4 oz of fruit in the AM. A shake for lunch. Then dinner is 4 oz protein and 4 oz of veggies w/a max of 1 tbsp of oil. I'm thinking this is doable...but I'm on day one and have only had breakfast...so, we'll see!

Sleeveme2011 and Lillee - I am so glad that you guys are very close to me. This seems to me to be part I am most worried about...to see if I can do this for 2 weeks! It's nice to have support.

So, I got my date...August 30th!! I am excited and scared, all at the same time! Starting my liquid diet Aug 16th. Is anyone with me? I'd love a support buddy to chat with or e-mail during this diet.

I submitted my paperwork to the doc office a week and a half ago. They submitted their report to the insurance company on Saturday. The insurance company still hasn't "received" my papework. I am going nuts with all the waiting!! Good luck to you...I hope the time goes by quickly for us both!

I wouldn't advertise that you're using student loans. They are to be used for school-related living expenses only and your school can deny the borrowed amts over the cost of tuition, books, and fee if they find out what you are using them for.