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Hi everybody. I am 35 and overweight (obviously). I am super excited about the new chapter I am about to begin. I am scheduled with Dr. ALmanza. I would love to hear from anyone who has went recently. I know he has been on vacation but any recent stories would be great!!

I am planning on doing Atkins for 2 weeks prior to surgery to make sure my liver is out of the way:001_tongue:

I have done it b4 very successfully but not long term so I feel good about that.

I cant wait to move my ticker down! I have struggled with it for years!

I am an RN in local ER, mother and wife. I love college football and cruises! Now I feel like im on a singles site:)

Anyway thanks for reading, hope to make many new friends!!!

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Hi there and welcome!!! You will be sure to find lots of support here in these forums! I don't have a surgery date yet but it will be sometime in early June I think so I will let you know and we can be buddies and go through this together! I am using a doc here in Denver so can't help you out in that department but I've heard the name a lot so I'm sure plenty of others here have used him.

Wishing you all the best on your journey!

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HI Sam and welcome

I'm in on June 10th.... and theres quite a few of us with dates for June, so you're likely to find one on the same day too.

I'm still waiting to hear what my pre op diet will be - I think the not knowing is worse!!

Good luck and keep us informed

Kathy

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I will be sleveed on May 19th so I am just a head of you. I am on day 4 of my pre-op liquid diet and today is ruff for me. But I wanted to welcome you and wish you luck.

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