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I'm looking for opinions on the main things that really worked for you, or what you would go back and do differently if given the chance.

I am really glad I

1) Listened to my Dr and followed his advice to the letter

2) Took a picture the morning of surgery so when I am at a plateau and getting discouraged I can look at it and remember all the reasons I started this journey

3) Found this forum 2 months before surgery to help with ALL the unanswered questions and refer back to it even 8 months post op on a regular basis

4) Found Gummy Vitamins

5) Had to do the 2 week liquid diet. While it was the hardest thing I ever tried... it put me in the right mindset to enter into bandland. I realized if I could do that.... I could do ANYTHING!

6) Found the calorie counter ap for my phone.... it has kept me on track with recording EVERYTHING I eat....even on the rare days I indulge.

Honestly I cannot think of one thing that I would have done differently...other than getting banded sooner... but timing is everything and I wasnt ready for the commitment sooner than I did it so I suppose it all works out for a reason.

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