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Good luck. You're gonna do fine. We're building a great community of support so we're here for you. When you feel better let us know how you're doing. We care.

That last supper may look tempting but put the fork down and back away. :wink_smile: My sister is having a bypass but doesn't have a surgery date yet and she's put on 12 pounds since her first consult with the doctor. She's scared to death it's going to make surgery harder to get through but she can't seem to stop chewing. I've been on liquids for 4 days and am scheduled for the 27th. I beat back a bad temptation on Saturday by walking 3 miles. It was hella cold outside but I got away from the fridge, racked up good numbers on the pedometer, and stopped obsessing about food. Check in again when you're feeling tempted. We're here for you.

Hi, I'm scheduled for Jan. 27 but I started the liquid diet Jan. 1. It is tough to do at work. I carried my shake to a restaurant with a co-worker today. No temptation to eat but there's a lot of days to go! I'm sure I'll stay strong though. I'm starting to get a headache, which I think is from dehydration. Good reminder to drink Water even though I'm trying to get out from under the work that piled up over the holidays. Good luck on the 12th!

I haven't shopped yet either. I hear that the sippy cup is the way to go. You may want to pick up one as long as you're shopping for the Clear liquids. Here's to a terrific 2009!

Congratulations on the big step and thanks for sharing the good news. I'm still battling a mild case of nerves and this helps so much. I'm scheduled for Jan. 27 and I've been on the liquid diet since Jan. 1. Keep us posted as things go. We're supporting you!

New Year Hotties works for me. I want to look good -- been a while since I felt that way about myself -- and I want to feel like a hottie too. I'm can't even wait until I have no more joint pain!