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I got my date today march 12th yay

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Congrats and good luck!!

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Me too!! I'm in Dallas. So excited

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Thank you I'm in Kc

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I'm also 3/12. I'm in WA. I get the first surgery of the day. Have to be there at 5am. Woo hoo!!! How are you feeling about it all?

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I am excited but scared. I have a lower BMI and many feel I could/should be able to lose without the surgery. I just keep thinking what if something goes wrong???

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I am excited but scared. I have a lower BMI and many feel I could/should be able to lose without the surgery. I just keep thinking what if something goes wrong???

I understand your concern. I'm a mom of 2 and though my husband is supportive I know he's worried. I just keep telling myself that I'm doing this for all the right reasons. About what people are saying, I have a bmi of 40 but I carry my weight fairly well. People have also told me they thought I could/should do it without the surgery. But, they don't know my struggle. Not in the deep, intimate way that i do. They are saying that on limited info. We have to do what is right for us because this is so personal. We both will do great!

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I understand your concern. I'm a mom of 2 and though my husband is supportive I know he's worried. I just keep telling myself that I'm doing this for all the right reasons. About what people are saying' date=' I have a bmi of 40 but I carry my weight fairly well. People have also told me they thought I could/should do it without the surgery. But, they don't know my struggle. Not in the deep, intimate way that i do. They are saying that on limited info. We have to do what is right for us because this is so personal. We both will do great![/quote']

Yeah. Thanks for the encouragement. I know you are right. I think I will feel better when this is all over and all is well.

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First post. I'm also March 12. Australian time though so I think I go first lol.

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I'm 5am Pacific Standard Time so though I'm the first of the day for my surgeon it's likely you all will be ahead of me. :)

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MARCH 12 for me too! I am in Connecticut but I haven't got my surgery time yet. Start the protien sparing diet tomorrow which is only for 5 days but its going to be hard. 3 oz of Protein 3x a day, 2 quarts of Water and all he sf Jello or pops I can eat. I lost 10lbs already this past week on my liquid/ light meal diet. Summer here I come!!

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I am March 12th as well! 11:30 MST - I am in CO. Start the all liquid diet on Saturday for 3 days. A bit nervous. I believe we all will do so very well!

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