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I dont know why i am so nervous. I have the lap band in October 2011 and removed because of a slip in June 2013. I am so excited...my surgery day is October 2, 2013! huuuh im so nervous

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I too am Oct 2nd...a little anxious...have you begun your liquid diet? I start mine on thurs. I know that this is a forever lifestyle change, but I am willing to make that promise to myself, use this tool I've been given, and get healthy. As for relaxing, I read. I read as much as I can. Wanna be surgery buddies? keep each other motivated, and have an outlet for problems etc? I think it would alleviate some of my anxiety to have a fellow wls person taking the same trip as me beginning on the same day.

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Oct 2nd for me, too! I've been preparing since Jan. So excited, but now only a week away I've been too busy trying to get all my ducks in a row at work and at home.

Molly

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I too am Oct 2nd...a little anxious...have you begun your liquid diet? I start mine on thurs. I know that this is a forever lifestyle change, but I am willing to make that promise to myself, use this tool I've been given, and get healthy. As for relaxing, I read. I read as much as I can. Wanna be surgery buddies? keep each other motivated, and have an outlet for problems etc? I think it would alleviate some of my anxiety to have a fellow wls person taking the same trip as me beginning on the same day.

Yeaaaaaah!!!! Im glad you responded. I would love to be surgery buddies!!!! I know that I could absolutely use the motivation throughout this lifestyle change. Im so excited!!!! I have not started my liquid diet, it also starts on thursday :)

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Oct 2nd for me, too! I've been preparing since Jan. So excited, but now only a week away I've been too busy trying to get all my ducks in a row at work and at home.

Molly

I am so happy that there are others embarking this journey on the 2nd with me! I ran around throughout this entire month trying to get everything right so now I am just cruising. I am just really anxious, nervous, excited, and scared at the same time :)

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I made a list of all the things I hated about obesity and what I had to look forward to in my future...like knee replacements and mobility issues. And I'd read it when I freaked out.

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I made a list of all the things I hated about obesity and what I had to look forward to in my future...like knee replacements and mobility issues. And I'd read it when I freaked out.

I will try that. The benefits of this surgery are endless. I can't wait!

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"Last supper" oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, and a margarita. liquids here I come. 7 days till surgery!

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Sounds yummmmmmmy!!!! I had seafood too....crab legs and shrimp! Oct 2nd here we come!

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Love the seafood. Hope I can still tolerate it later as some of my Protein.

I hope i can tolerate it too. How is your preop diet looking?

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I read somewhere ( book, class materials or online) that seafood is one of the best choices when dining out post op.

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I read somewhere ( book, class materials or online) that seafood is one of the best choices when dining out post op.

Okay great! That was one thing that I was worried about. Thanks for the info :D

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"Last supper" oysters on the half shell' date=' shrimp cocktail, and a margarita. Liquids here I come. 7 days till surgery![/quote'] I love your last supper! Mine is going to be a Fried Seafood Platter with extra Fried Stuffed Shrimp!!

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I love your last supper! Mine is going to be a Fried Seafood Platter with extra Fried Stuffed Shrimp!!

Wow that sounds so yummmmmmmyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When is your surgery?!?!?!

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