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December 18. Can't get here soon enough. So ready to start this new journey!

Amen to THAT!! Mine is on the 12th.

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I am excited!!! 12/12 is my surgery date. I have been trying to get on the schedule and jumped through all my hoops for the past 2 1/2 years (My file got lost twice) This is my Christmas present to myself.

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Hair loss due to Vitamin deficiency is NOT the same as male pattern baldness (and women can get it too). when I had my first child I went half on the sides of my head and if she stuck her hands in my hair she would come out with a fistful and it didn't hurt. Doc said it was because I was no longer on prenatal Vitamins and my folic acid had dropped suddenly. so I stay on a regular B50 complex and my hair thickened right up.
Long story short, If you keep up with your B vitamins (all of them actually) you should not have a problem, but Folic Acid and Biotin, strengthen your hair root. Do not skimp on your vitamin if you are concerned about hair loss and up your B's if you notice hair loss. Iron, D and Zinc will also promote Hair growth when combined with B complex

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Yes! I live in a rural town in Colorado and the nearest support group is 130 miles away in the evenings, so going is impossible. My surgery date is set for 12/12. I am excited. It will be better to get skinny with someone than do this all alone. I have met a wonderful lady at our group meeting and she and I are talking and it helps. Hopefully Beverly gets on here and the three of us can get to know less of each other, hehehe.

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Thank you SO much for the hugs

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THIS WILL BE EPIC
April 1st is on a Sunday in 2018, about 3 months after my anticipated surgery.

My mom will schedule a family picnic in early March for that day. I never pranked them hard, so they will expect nothing from her. And say there will be family news.

There, we will break the news that my weight loss is linked to some terrible cancer or disease. I have really been exercising to get my mind off of it, and because what I look like in 6 months, will probably what I will look like in my casket. My medicine ball was just a way to cope with my disease. And probably will not be walking in 12 months, maybe gone or bed ridden in 18.

I will do this while they see me come walking in, with a walker.

My parents will have to either cry at the news, or leave the room if they can't fake it.

At some point I'll have to break the joke, but not after I tell my brother at some point I'll need him to have the courage to help me in an assisted suicide.

My sister in law wants a dog. So I'll ask her if shell promise to take care of my Terrier sometime next year when I can no longer play with him.



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When I had my EDG done, I was told I had stage 2 Barrett's disease, I told my parents who automatically assumed I have stage 2 esophageal cancer. At that moment I decided that is what I am telling people, because when I mentioned to some that I am considering bariatric surgery I got the "Oh your taking the easy way out huh?" and they all make me feel horrible. ALL of them are in great shape and do not have a weight problem, and I didn't either until I got kidney cancer.

So, I told my parents that I am having the section of my esophagus removed and a portion of my stomach to keep any cancer from spreading. which is true, but I have Barrett's not cancer. (though I was told if I do not I can get cancer since I have had cancer elsewhere) Amazing attitude transformation about my surgery. My father has Barrett's, and takes meds it. at first he was skepticam until I mentioned the big C, now he is all for the surgery, when 2 months ago he thought I was being lazy.

I will never reveal it, but your idea makes me really chuckle. you can use this idea too if you want.

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Mine is 11 days prior to surgery, 10 day diet and clear liquid only the day before. My surgeon will not proceed if this is not followed and will even stop surgery. So, I will follow it. I took Pics for you. 

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