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Only a week left until I start my pre-op diet! My surgery is schuduled for 8/5 and I am getting so nervous. I keep hoping I'm doing the right thing. Alittle bothered because my manager does not think I should have it done (trying to ignore the negative comments).

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Please don't listen to your manager because you are doing it for you. I am a little nervous because mine is on the 31st of July. So good luck to you

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Your manager has never walked a mile in your shoes.....until he/she does, ignore that person's negative remarks..

My surgery is 8/6 and will officially start the liquid diet on Tuesday for 2 weeks (do you only have a one week liquid diet?) However, I have been purging the kitchen, and decided to start it a few days early......

MrsWynter, you'll be coming up soon! Good luck!

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I didn't tell anyone at my place of business. They have known I've been working out like a fiend and eating healthier for months now. I did tell my boss I would be out to have surgery. But they did not ask and I did not tell; the laws say I don't have to.

He just said to take care of myself and return healthy.

Oh I plan too! Healthier and smaller. :-)

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Thank you PattyGee I an both excited and nervous and to get my life back. For many years I have been battling with my weight and I often am embarrass. But thank God 7/31 I will be on my way of taking back my life!!

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Thank you PattyGee I an both excited and nervous and to get my life back. For many years I have been battling with my weight and I often am embarrass. But thank God 7/31 I will be on my way of taking back my life!!

I'm right there with you! Good luck! It'll be here before you know it.

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Pattygee, I only have a 10 day pre-op diet.

I decided to tell my manager because she seemed concerned that I'll be out for 4 weeks and that I was ill. I forgot though that she is very opionated! Grrr....

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I get mixed reviews at work. Most are supportive, some concerned because I'm going to Mexico (one person said I'll probably come back with the same stomach, but missing a kidney) LOL. The black and Hispanic guys say.... it's OK, just don't lose your butt. LOL I'm excited. 2 of my co-workers recently had the surgery in Orlando. They're both doing great. I didn't have that option without waiting another year because of my insurance. I'm excited. I'm 9 days out, on day 6 of my liquid diet (lost 6.8 lbs.)The only fear I have is it's Hurricane season, and I don't want weather postponing my surgery date. Several years ago I had to cancel a vacation because of a Hurricane.

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Amyinorlando, I hope everything goes well for you and hopefully no hurricanes lol. How are you doing on your diet...are you surviving?

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