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Nicole they just brought me some broth. I'm supposed to drink 1 ounce an hour. I'll go home when I can drink 4 ounces an hour. What is amazing to my wife is that I was soooooo hungry yesterday, while today I'm not hungry at all!!! Truly amazing....

Hey Everbody!! So I had my surgery yesterday afternoon. I was in alot pain right afterwards, but it got better as the day progressed. My overnight went, I slept in the chair because the Nurse said that is better. I tell you the pre op diet is VERY IMPORTANT! My doctor said that my livrr shrank so much that the surgery easy. Today several of the healthcare workers said that I look so good that they can't believe that I had surgery yesterday. I feel great and I'm e cited about the nrct phase of this journey!! Love you all....

Good Morning Lashante, now that's what I'm talking about! I was just praying for you and everyone else who is having surgery this morning and this week. So reading your update is a great encouragement for today. I check in at 10:15am later this morning, and I will provide an update as soon as possible to encourage the rest of my November buddies. Have a blessed day Lashante!!

Thanks everybody for the good thoughts for tomorrow. I just found out that I check in at 10:15am tomorrow morning. NewJeffrey will nit just be a user name, but a reality in my life!!! :-)

diyana we will hold each other accountable. We've come too far to mess up now. Looking forward to hearing about all of the obstacles you conquer over the next year!!

Dabliss thank you for the good, warm thoughts!! I got the call earlier that I check in at 10:15am tomorrow morning. I'm looking forward to a successful surgery, and for Jenn, shellbell79, and Lashante23 (Who should've been done today) to all be successful. I'll be in touch as soon as possible because I need to be there for the rest of my November buddies!!

Hi Elisha. I'm Jeffrey or "NewJeffrey". My surgery is tomorrow (November 4th.). Welcome to the November group!!!

Lashante I'll be praying for you!! You're going to do great. I'm looking forward to your updates.

Hi Jen. How's that cold. I've been praying for you.

Thank you for welcoming me!! Is it possible for you guys to friend me? I've tried to figure it out, but I can't seem to get it. Anyhow I'm getting very excited as the clock ticks towards Tuesday.

Congratulations!!! We need every incentive under the earth to stay disciplined and focused.

Good luck Denise!!! Please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing. My surgery is on the 4th.

Jen I'll be praying that you feel better so that the 4th is a go. My youngest Son had a cold last week, he's six years old, he usually sits in my lap in the evenings and reads books from school to me. I hated to do it, but I wouldn't let him get near me with that cold :--(. I felt so bad, but for now this is about focusing on moving forward towards a healthier, happier, and abundant lifestyle!! We are both going to have our surgeries on the 4th!!!

Hi Jenny. I'm Jeffrey or as my username says, "NewJeffrey". I'm having my surgery on November 4th. So let's encourage one another as we move into a better and healthier lifestyle.

Hi Ann. I desire to travel too. I'm tired of yo yo dieting and I think that this surgery is a great tool to help us achieve our goals for a healthier lifestyle. Your are right, " the time has come!!"

Hi Lena I'm on November 4th also. We're almost there. We will be successful and let's enjoy this new phase of our lives!!

Nicole, I'm sorry for taking so long to reply. I'm still trying to figure out how to use this technology. No vegetables. No meat. I get five (5) protein shakes a day, water, sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, and sugar free popsicles. I am allowed up to 900 calories a day. I'm in a groove now and eagerly anticipating this Tuesday!!! NewJeffrey

Well I'll vent. I'm a Chaplain at a resume mission. I've told the Executive Director about my surgery. I'll be out the month of November. Yesterday an "intern" approaches me and says,"I hear that you'll be out the whole month of November. What's it a medical issue with your weight?" I just stated in a solemn tone that it was personal. It bothered me most of the day, but what could I do?

Good morning Micmt. You are absolutely right. However, I agree with Jonathan. Let's focus in our surgery and the journey forward. If you decide to file a complaint you will still be within your time limits to do it after you've completed your surgery. Who knows you maybe so excited and content after the surgery and forget it. If not, then you could still file. Just a thought.......

Hi!! I'm watching the weather forecast and I see my surgery date (November 4th) on the 7 day forecast!! I am psyched!! I am ready to start the next phase of this journey. More importantly, I have some fears and concerns, but my dreams of what I'll be able to do physically (Ride amusement park rides with children, fly comfortably, travel, exercise, run 5k's and 10k's for diabetes, breast cancer, etc..) The fears grow smaller and the excitement, joy, and hope grow bigger!! Let's do this together with more if our November buddies!!!!

Hey I am scheduled for November 4th. I am in New Jersey. I am on day 6 of my pre operation diet. I feel for you with all of those sweets.

I am on day #6. To be honest I felt lethargic for the first three days. I had a caffeine headache, tired, and cranky. I found that drinking a bottle of water helped when these feelings hit. So I've been drinking about 15 cups or anywhere from 7 to 8 bottles of water a day. You live in the bathroom. I keep my goals in mind and the shirtless pictures I took of myself for motivation. You'll be okay. If I can do it, then anyone can. Keep focused on the shrinking of your liver and a successful surgery with no complications as a goal!!!

Good morning, I am having my surgery on November 4th..in New Jersey.

Jonathan, Thank you once again. How do I access your blog?

Wow!! That's an awesome story. I really needed to hear it. My surgery is November 4th and I was very excited about getting on with the next phase of this journey, but as I get closer the REAL fears of potential complications confront me. Especially after sharing with my children (ages; 14, 11, and 6) of what Daddy is getting ready to do, and why? I was faced with my own mortality. Thank you for sharing "Phil's" story.