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I should get my call this week to set my date and my final class. I admit I am actually getting some nerves, more impatience to start my journey than anything but still a Lil nervous that I will have a date and its just becoming real to me. I plan EVERYTHING so can anyone tell me what I need to go ahead and get before surgery?

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I should get my call this week to set my date and my final class. I admit I am actually getting some nerves' date=' more impatience to start my journey than anything but still a Lil nervous that I will have a date and its just becoming real to me. I plan EVERYTHING so can anyone tell me what I need to go ahead and get before surgery?[/quote']

I go Tuesday for my preop class and Wednesday October 30 is my date. Does anyone know how long the pre op diet is for and what's allowed? I cannot believe it is here!!!

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I go Tuesday for my preop class and Wednesday October 30 is my date. Does anyone know how long the pre op diet is for and what's allowed? I cannot believe it is here!!!

I went to same place you are going, only different doctor. Pre op is only 2 days of Clear liquids.

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I went to same place you are going' date=' only different doctor. Pre op is only 2 days of Clear Liquids.< /p>

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That's awesome!!! I have been worrying it would be two weeks and only give me a day to get everything. Also how long were you in the hospital afterwards

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That's awesome!!! I have been worrying it would be two weeks and only give me a day to get everything. Also how long were you in the hospital afterwards

My surgery was at 11am on Oct 9. Got discharged around 2pm on Oct 11. You will love IU North. The staff there are all kind. I did not encounter one staff member having a bad day.

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My surgery was at 11am on Oct 9. Got discharged around 2pm on Oct 11. You will love IU North. The staff there are all kind. I did not encounter one staff member having a bad day.

Mine is actually at the Carmel bariatric center but I really have a lot of respect for her

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Awaiting insurance approval for RNY at Carmel with Dr. Diaz. My mom had her surgery 4 years ago (Feb 19) with Dr. Inman at Carmel. While she's failed at succeeding, I'm more than ready and determined that I won't end up in her shoes! I hope and pray that she will begin her journey (again) with me! (:

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Awaiting insurance approval for RNY at Carmel with Dr. Diaz. My mom had her surgery 4 years ago (Feb 19) with Dr. Inman at Carmel. While she's failed at succeeding, I'm more than ready and determined that I won't end up in her shoes! I hope and pray that she will begin her journey (again) with me! (:

Why do u feel she hasn't succeeded did she gain weight back?

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It's what SHE has told me. She lost nearly 100 lbs and gained 100 lbs back. She admits she had her surgery for all the wrong reasons and says she hasn't had the support system she needed to succeed. We are pretty sure there isn't a physical, support group in our county so unless we can find one within the next few months, my goal is to get with a friend and possibly begin a support group locally. I, personally, know 5 people who have had or are in the process of having WLS. It shouldn't be too difficult to get something together. My mom has said that she is completely willing to change her eating habits and lose the weight. I don't believe she has stretched her pouch at all as she barely eats at meals. She just eats the wrong things! In the short time that I've been really pursuing my own journey (dec 6 was my original consult. date but I had to reschedule due to my 3 yr old having surgery and a very unexpected hospitalization afterwards.) she has lost, give or take, 20lbs. So, just the fact that I'm pressing to eat better myself has encouraged her to pay closer attention to her eating habits. I'm confident she's willing and able to go forward with me! (:

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