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Yayyyy Congrats!! Did you start buying your preop liquid foods yet? I'm buying money this weekend. I'm leaning toward the premier protein shakes. Instead of protein powder. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

It is a relief to hear this! I am a divorced mom of two school age kids and I was freaking out a little. I can't imagine leaving them. Thanks Bari Babe! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

You look amazing!! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

March 3rd! Preop diet starts 2/18 I'm excited and nervous. Anyone else with the same date or close to it? I would love to have a surgery buddy. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Congrats! We will soon be on the loser's bench! [emoji322][emoji323][emoji1494] Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

I work a desk job also - in Health Insurance ironic right. I'm taking a week off then a week working half days from home. I'm scheduled for 3/2. I know it's a 2 week minimum for sleevers...not so sure for bypass peeps. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

That's a great idea. I'm going food shopping this weekend since I start my liquid diet on 2/18. I just dont want to buy unnecessary stuff. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Good luck! I also had to quit smoking for approval. I quit on 1/1/20 and still have cravings when I get stressed. I'm concerned that after the surgery i may struggle bc i can't smoke, stress eat or drink alchohol. So I've made appts to see two therapist and hopefully one of them will be a fit. I need new coping strategies since I can't take the old ones into my new life with me. I hope you get approved quickly. Keep us updated! When are they requesting the preapproval? Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

I've tried multiple weightloss strategies also. Even went to the weightloss management clinic at the hospital I'm have surgery at. My primary doctor is with Jefferson Hospital and my surgery is through that same hospitals bariatric center. I've done phentermine, topiramate, saxenda... thru it all I would lose maybe 20lbs and gain it + more back. This battle has been going on for years and it's time for this portion to end. The next stage is battle food addiction and get back to the active me. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Okay. Currently I'm a size 16/18 and am hoping to end at a 7/8. A 5/6 would be amazing though I'm not sure that's in the cards for me. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Thanks that is very encouraging and makes me glad I joined this forum. I know a lot of people dont like disclosing they are getting wls and I didnt quite understand. But now I do. I'm not certain if people think it's flattering for them to say I dont need to do this or they are ill informed. Either way I could do without their unsolicited opinions. A few close friends were not supportive until I explained my comorbidities. And I dont want to explain that to anybody else...it's my body and my health. How did you handle friends ds and family knowing? Did you tell anyone? Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Duly noted...lol Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

I can't wait to enjoy clothes shopping again! And hiking with my boys. I truly want my life back. In college i was very physically active. After children, marriage (then divorce) that part of me got buried.Now my boys are older and I dont plan on having anymore babies, it's time to love me again. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Yes that's what I want...to be comfortable in my own body. Do you mind if I ask how tall you are? Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Hey hey we're sleeve-twins...lol! Yeah Im having the nervous jitters too and the doubts are real. But you can do this. You've come this far and this tool will give you the extra help to make right choices! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

I totally understand I'm feeling the same way. I'm starting therapy, reading blogs, watching videos on what to take to the hospital. Basically just gorging on everything sleeve related[emoji1]! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

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OMG mine is the 2nd and I start my diet on the 18th too! Good luck! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Yessss! I'm scheduled for March 2nd. My endoscopy is tomorrow and I start my preop diet on the 18th. I'm so excited and nervous and scared and happy...lol Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

I have an appt for my first therapy session next week. I know therapy is essential to my success because all of the things I used for stress management and comfort will be gone. For this surgery(and my health) I quit smoking, I wont be able to emotionally eat nor can I have alchohol. I realize getting this tool will present me with mental challenges I have not had to deal with before. But I have to remember my original reasons for doing this. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Your absolutely right. How bad should my health be before I took action? Deep down I know I'm making the right decision. I must be having those infamous preop jitters. Also people's opinions are getting in my head. Now everyone is an expert about my life...lol. Thanks alot! Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Congrats! [emoji322] I hope the gas pains aren't too bad. I hear they can be terrible. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

Wow that is amazing! Congratulations! I have my endoscopy tomorrow and next week I have my last preop appt and start the liquid diet. I'm nervous but excited and can't wait to be out of pain. Good luck on your journey!

Can I ask when was your surgery and how much weight have you lost? Also how do you feel overall?