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I would like to have a buddy to begin my journey that is starting too. I am excited, happy, and nervous.

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I'm near Valdosta and getting banded on July 31st. Would love to share stories, info, and ideas as I start on this journey!! Have you had your surgery yet?

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I'm near Valdosta and getting banded on July 31st. Would love to share stories' date=' info, and ideas as I start on this journey!! Have you had your surgery yet?[/quote']

Yes, I would love to share this journey. I am still waiting on my approval for surgery,so no date yet.

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Yes' date=' I would love to share this journey. I am still waiting on my approval for surgery,so no date yet.[/quote']

Sounds great! Looking forward to supporting each other...let me know your date when you are approved. It moved much quicker than I thought it would for me. Just got approved a week and a half ago and am now on PreOp diet and have my date. Hoping your process goes smoothly!

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Sounds great! Looking forward to supporting each other...let me know your date when you are approved. It moved much quicker than I thought it would for me. Just got approved a week and a half ago and am now on PreOp diet and have my date. Hoping your process goes smoothly!

What does our pre-op diet consist of? I think my doctor requires a 2 week pre-op diet.

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I'm sorry....took off for vacation and stayed mostly tech free. Should have mentioned that! My PreOp is the Sugar Busters diet. My surgeon prefers it because straight liquid is so hard for that long (3 1/2 weeks for me), and he feels it might set some people up for failure. Personally, this was a huge decision, and if I'm going to do it, I hope to do it right throughout the journey no matter how hard!! Of course, this will only be possible with lots of support and encouragement!

If you're not famine with Sugar Busters, it's basically high Protein, low fat and sugar. I can have all lean meats, whole grains only, most veggies and fruits. I feel like I am lucky compared to those on the liquids only.

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Sorry.....*not familiar with....! I didn't realize there would be such variation in PreOp diets. Some do not require one at all.

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