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Just found out that my surgery will be April 14th. Cant wait. Only 3 weeks. Lots to do before then.:P

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ok. Is anyone else SO EXCITED!!!! I am trying to contain my excitement but I just can't anymore. Just 20 days until my new life begins!! Tomorrow is my last class before surgery to make sure that I'm prepared. Loving GBMC right now!!

Let's keep each other going!

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I usually don't give any credence to horoscopes in the paper but mine last week in the Austin Chronicle was interesting, it said:

"Your rescue is scheduled for no later than your birthday, possibly before. In the meantime, the best thing you can do to prepare for your release is to feel gratitude for all you've learned during your ordeal."

The next day I got a call from the surgeon's scheduler. The first available date they had for my lapband procedure was April 7th, my birthday. I said "I'll take it." I'm regarding it as a new beginning.

Good luck to everyone on their surgeries!

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April 1st for me.. on mainly liquid with a light high Protein, low carb/fat meal once a day for the first pre-op diet week, second week 6 days of liquid Meal Replacement and one day before Clear Liquids only. I'm excited, nervous and hungry all at once. Have lost 7 lbs altogether so far.

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April 5th!!! Yeah! Can't wait!

Mine is April 5th as well. Good luck and congrats!

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Got my approval yesterday; started pre op today and surgery on the 18th. Very excited! Has anyone else's Dr. told them to do the Slim Fast diet? 2 shakes a day and 1 light meal?

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I think it is so neat you are having surgery on your birthday! Congratulations.

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Mine is April 5th as well. Good luck and congrats!

We will have to keep up with eachother and cheer eachother on! Congrats to you too!

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I usually don't give any credence to horoscopes in the paper but mine last week in the Austin Chronicle was interesting, it said:

"Your rescue is scheduled for no later than your birthday, possibly before. In the meantime, the best thing you can do to prepare for your release is to feel gratitude for all you've learned during your ordeal."

The next day I got a call from the surgeon's scheduler. The first available date they had for my lapband procedure was April 7th, my birthday. I said "I'll take it." I'm regarding it as a new beginning.

Good luck to everyone on their surgeries!

It was meant to be! What a great new start.

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Got my approval yesterday; started pre op today and surgery on the 18th. Very excited! Has anyone else's Dr. told them to do the Slim Fast diet? 2 shakes a day and 1 light meal?

I've been instructed to do the Slim Fast diet. So far, so good. Congrats on the approval!

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We will have to keep up with eachother and cheer eachother on! Congrats to you too!

Definitely! I've added you to my friends list.

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Where in tennessee are you having your surgery done?

I have been okayed for my surgery on April 5th, and it is fast approaching. I have been researching all of the Protein sources for mainly after the surgery so I will have a cupboard full and be prepared. The insurance i have is bcbs of tennessee, but I live in Texas..funny huh!

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