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@@Cris in Miami, WOW! Thanks for all the info. Congrats! That awesome weight loss. I can't wait. Starting Monday, I want to track my progress. I want to see how successful I will be. I don't want to waste money on a new wardrobe either. I know I will need some new clothes but I don't want to go crazy. Can I ask you about the shakes? I think I remember them telling me that I have to buy the shakes from them. Is this just for the pre-op diet?

@@Cris in Miami, Thank you for sharing and congratulations. I am a ball of emotions right now. I'm adding one more week of a liquid diet as a personal challenge for myself. I want to be the best I can be. I meet with Noel on Tuesday for the pre-op class. What can I expect during this session? I want to be prepared. I've been doing a lot of self-talk to empower myself for the journey that lies ahead. If you don't mind me asking, how much have you lost since your surgery?

Hi @@sassycas45, how ironic! I was just thinking I don't have a surgery buddy, like I've been seeing on the forums. This is great that we have the same dates and same goals. What are you doing to prepare?

I got my dates confirmed. March 16 begins my liquid diet, March 17 pre-op and March 30th surgery. OMG, I can't believe the wheels have been set in motion. In a matter of weeks, my life will change for the better.

Ok, so I haven't gotten my surgery yet, I'm scheduled for March 30th, but I'm now trying to prepare mentally, physically and emotionally. I am really struggling. A few weeks ago I was somewhat on track. I lost 6lbs. on my own by planning, exercising and eating better but then something in my mind flipped. Now I find myself binging on food and thinking I need to get it in before the surgery because I may never be able to eat it again. I don't know if I will be a success story. All these doubts, negative self-talk, lack of support and communication are really getting the best of me. Why can't I get myself back on track own???? Where is my fight? My determination to be a better me??

@Sleve101, that's kinda funny and sad about the last meal but I can relate. I keep thinking what is going to be my last meal. What am i going to have as my last favorite food before my life forever changes. This is the last week that i am giving myself to have my last indulgences but I'm not going to go crazy. I'm still going to do my workouts. Thanks for the advice. I have a lot of faith that I will succeed.

@@ClinicalNurse82, that is great to hear. Thank you. I've done all the requirements and now I'm waiting to find out what's the next step. I know there is a class to attend and the 2 week pre-op liquid diet. How long ago did you have your surgery? How many nights were you in the hospital? I'm sorry, I'm just loaded with questions.

I'm so excited. I just called my insurance and they said I have been approved. I can't believe that I finally got my answer. The countdown begins...March 30th

@@Swampdoggie, the dr hasn't put me on a program yet. I wanted to get a head start. I will look into your suggestion of the intermittent fasting.

Thank you @@Swampdoggie! I have therapy on a biweekly basis to help me deal with my issues. It just feels like I'm on an emotional rollercoaster. One day, I'm doing great and I'm on track. The next day feels like the world is crashing down on me. This just sucks! Even with this constant challenge, I have been reading these forums, learning about before, during and after the surgery. I have already tried the Premier Protein shakes, which tastes good to me. I'm doing what I think might help but I think I'm lacking something more.

I agree. If people ask me post-op, then I will tell them. I don't feel comfortable telling them before. I know some people will have negative comments but I don't want to deal with that prior to my surgery. I want to be calm, relax and sure about this decision without people's intrusive comments. This is my battle, not anyone else's.

I'm glad to know that fitness has been incorporated into the new lifestyle. I think it is just as important as the nutrition. I have done zumba for the last 2 years, but it hasn't been consistent. I LOVE doing to zumba but I want to also be active with my family. Running, mountain biking and racquetball are some of the activities I'm looking forward to.

I haven't had my surgery yet, but I'm scheduled for March 30th and I have a list of fitness goals I want to accomplish after my surgery. Has anyone developed a love of fitness after having their surgery. I'm curious to know how has your lifestyle changed and has fitness become a major part of that lifestyle. My first goal is to train for a half marathon.

I've told only a select few. My boss, who is really supportive and a co-worker who also has the surgery. My boyfriend was surprisingly supportive. I haven't told my family yet because they can be a bit harsh and critical. I will tell them after the surgery, if they ask. I haven't told my 15 year old daughter and I'm undecided if I should. She is facing a tough time of her own, don't want to make it worse by adding to it.

I live in Miami. I will be doing my sleeve at UM with Dr. De La Cruz in March. I can't wait. Ready to start this new adventure...

I'm super excited, scared and anxious. Although I'm waiting for the insurance approval, I got my date of March 30th. I just want to be successful throughout this whole process, pre-op and post-op. I definitely have a challenge ahead of me but I keep giving myself pep talks and saying I will succeed