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I went last week to see the dietitian and the psychologist. They both seemed to think I had done my homework and was ready for surgery. When I dropped off my paperwork at my surgeons office, I asked if I could schedule in the 2 week period that the school district is off for Christmas. That way I wouldn't have to take any time off of work. She penciled me in for Dec. 27th! That works out perfect for me. I have the family over to my house for Christmas and I won't have to worry about recovering while planning for a big family holiday. I also plan on only telling 2 people at work, so this way I won't have to lie about why I need a couple of days off. I will just play it all off as another New Years Diet. Now I just pray the insurance approval comes through and they can write my name in ink for the 27th of December. Merry Christmas to me!

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You will have a preop diet, right?

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Yes a two week liquid pre op diet. I thought of that also. It takes me through Christmas. I'm thinking if I'm really, really good, maybe I can have a little Christmas dinner.< /p>

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Got my insurance approval today!!! Sooo excited!! Go to see my surgeon and get all my dietary instructions on Dec 9th, start my pre op diet on the 12th, then surgery on December 27th! Merry Christmas to me!!!

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Awesome Misty! I start my preop diet on the 11th. We can do this!

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Wow! Your only 1 day ahead of me! When is your surgery scheduled for? I'm excited to get started but had to wait and have it done during the Christmas holiday from school.

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My surgery is Dec 18th. I will have to do another week of liquids after the surgery and then a week of smooth, mashed foods. I'll let ya know how the surgery goes.

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Yes, let me know! Nice you only have to do a week of liquid diet before, I have to do two. Good luck!

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How's the liquid diet going? I thought I was going to be on all liquids but I'm able to have raw veggies, yogurt, and cottage cheese. I start tomorrow!

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The 27th is my birthday! What a wonderful day to be banded :) I wish you the best of luck!! I have another month to go for mine.

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