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Just finished my pre op appointment and it went so well nice and smooth :)

My surgery date is November 6th!!!! The day after my 26th birthday "!! What an amazing gift LOL.

My brother is getting married Nov 17th and I'm traveling from Connecticut to Ohio. In good faith and in God's hands I know I will be OK I know everyone heals different but I believe and pray ill be OK :) can't wait to be sleeved! !!!!!!!!

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Oh yes liquid diet starts October 27 but I'm allowed yogurt veggies and Turkey or chicken 2oz. A day very small portions. I'm so ecstatic. Love this forum for my outlet!!!!

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You'll be kicking butt and doing great by the wedding. You're attitude is awesome

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Congratulations! I'm sure you'll do fine.

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HI! Congrats on your upcoming sleeve! I took one week off and returned to work( a desk job). I was tender but doing well. The only thing is you have to be very careful that you are able to get up and stretch and walk every hour or so because risk of blood clot. I have had a pulmonary embolism due to this from a prior surgery, so its no joke.

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My surgery date is November 6th too! And my birthday is 4 days later on the 10th. What an awesome birthday present we are giving to ourselves!

Scorpions unite :) I'm so excited for us!!! Keep me posted

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HI! Congrats on your upcoming sleeve! I took one week off and returned to work( a desk job). I was tender but doing well. The only thing is you have to be very careful that you are able to get up and stretch and walk every hour or so because risk of blood clot. I have had a pulmonary embolism due to this from a prior surgery' date=' so its no joke.[/quote']

Taking 3 weeks off from work :) we have fmla and short term disability so I'm excited!!! I saved 4 vacation days as well. I return to work Nov 26th. I too have an office job so I will definitely keep that in mind :) I work at a huge toy company and black Friday is like our #1 day. My boss said I can work it only if I'm cleared by the surgeon :) I am tempted because we get double time and a half but only if I'm well enough!!

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My surgery date is November 6th too! And my birthday is 4 days later on the 10th. What an awesome birthday present we are giving to ourselves!

Ahh... Sleeve sisters and co- Scorpios! I have surgery on the 6th and birthday on the 15th! A great way for us to begin a new year with the new us.

Good luck!

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tatylish,

Since you will have been sleeved 2 weeks prior to your brothers wedding, IMO you will be especially conscientious of NOT eating those nasty foods - you won't want to mess up

having WLS one day after b'day - great motivator to enter your 26th year of a better healthier, happier life

good luck with WLS

speedy recovery

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tatylish,

Since you will have been sleeved 2 weeks prior to your brothers wedding, IMO you will be especially conscientious of NOT eating those nasty foods - you won't want to mess up

having WLS one day after b'day - great motivator to enter your 26th year of a better healthier, happier life

good luck with WLS

speedy recovery

lol thank so much!!!! im more than positive my brother won't let me cheat. and honestly i am too scared too. with all the horror stories and things ive found. i have a 2 year old that i MUST stick around for! im 2 paranoid to break the rules lol. its funny my bro texted me today and said "is this neccessary and are you positive??" i told him no turning back. he lost 90 pounds on his own and is very discipline. i feel like this is my 2nd chance!!!!

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this is amazing!!! scorpio and sleeve triplets lol. praying we have an amazing glorious surgery and all will be well :) lol

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Taking 3 weeks off from work <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> we have fmla and short term disability so I'm excited!!! I saved 4 vacation days as well. I return to work Nov 26th. I too have an office job so I will definitely keep that in mind <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> I work at a huge toy company and black Friday is like our #1 day. My boss said I can work it only if I'm cleared by the surgeon <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> I am tempted because we get double time and a half but only if I'm well enough!!

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Hey, Tatylish. I'm from CT although I now live in Nevada. Where are you in CT?

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Hey Aurora I'm originally from Windsor next to Hartford but moved to Enfield a year ago to be closer to work :) right on the Massachusetts line love it out here!!

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