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August 1, 2011- My journey has begun



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Hello everyone. New to this site. My name is Lynn. I had this journey before with my daughter who had VS for heallth reasons. Well, it's moms time. Just checked on it yesterday and wow, go in Monday for orientation, my GP visit, and surgeon visit. Scheduled surgery for August 2, 2011. Daughters surgery was about two years ago so can't remember a lot of what we used for Clear Liquids, etc. but am busy reading. I know this site was a God's send for a mom a couple of years ago. So glad I have a shoulder and a few ears to help me through this. Don't really want to discuss this with those who do not know about this journey and will only make my jitters more. Let's get this party started.

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Good luck! I'm really enjoying this forum. Lots of good information.

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YAY for you!!! Your date is getting nice and close. How excited are you?

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Thanks Kristey,

I am really excited. I think I have like 13 more days til sugery. I am so ready. We have a cruise scheduled for the end of October so I would love to be down a few pounds. I see my GP and my surgeon today. I started about 5 days ago trying to watch calories and started drinking Protein Drinks trying to get my body ready for the shock. I also have a small pool in the yard I have been walking laps in and leg exercises. I have lost 6.1, which I know is mostly Water, but the exercise has helped. I guess I kinda see a light at the end of the tunnel so it keeps me motivated, not like just trying to diet on my own, which only lasted a couple of months and then I would get back to my bad habits. I see you are doing great before your surgery also.

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Yeah GirlfriendB!

We're be counting them down. I will have mine in Baton Rouge. Lost 8.1 so far.

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