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January 7 seems so far away, but I know it's so close. I'm ready for my new journey! I'm ready to be able to sit on the floor and not have to worry about looking like a beached whale while trying to get up. Haha!! I'm ready to go to the gym and know there's going to be progress this time. I'm ready to be able to go shopping at regular stores and have options. :) so much to look forward to!!

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Hi Erin.Nicole! My surgery is scheduled for January 6! Are you getting nervous at all? I am! :) but so glad to finally have a date!

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Hey guys! I'm scheduled for January 13th! I know exactly how you feel. It seems so far away but less than a month to go. I'm just so ready to go. Time seems like its dragging by. I also can't wait to be able to go into a store and try on clothes. I haven't done that in about 10 years! So ready to get this show on the road!! Good luck with your day! One more thing whats your pre op diets like? And how many days? Mine is two weeks two shakes a day with 3/4 cup of vegetables, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, three fruits. Not to bad ...

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My diet will be 2 weeks of liquid. 4 Protein Shakes a day plus can have Clear Liquids like broth. Going to be rough. And Christmas Day will be in my two weeks and I am cooking for my extended family! Yours sounds better than mine! Lol!

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I don't have to start my diet until the day before! I've just gotten over a bad stomach bug and haven't had an appetite for a week now... Getting a jump start on the weight loss! ;) (wish it were that easy!)

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Erin you are lucky! Only the night before should be a breeze. Betsy yours does sound harder than mine. I don't think I could do only liquids. I'm glad I get to have some small amounts of something each day. I'm sure after surgery we won't even want anything to eat. I can't wait for that day!

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Yes Erin you are lucky! I wish mine were that easy. I am not sure how I will manage shakes for two weeks but I will do my best!

I am glad to have found two more people that are having dates close to mine! Hopefully we can compare notes as we go!

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Good luck to all of you on your upcoming surgeries! I am nine months post op and loving life now! Just remember all your struggles you will go through were our struggles too. Use this board to vent and ask questions. It will help get you through the journey! Wishing you all speedy and uneventful recoveries!

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Thank you kraney for your encouraging words. :)

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2 weeks from yesterday........!!!!!! Can't believe it!! Santa brought me my first round of Vitamins this year. ;)

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I'm excited for you Erin! I am an Erin, too!! My surgery is scheduled for Feb 3. I can't wait to hear about your progress.

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I will def start a journal and write about my progress. :) Erin is an awesome name btw.

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I'm thinking about starting a blog but I'm not sure. I had one when I had my lapband but I didn't keep up with it.

Do you have one?

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No I don't but I will probably just write about it on here. You should follow @dreamscometrue. I had the pleasure to meet her at a class we had to go to but she's been writing about how everyday has been since surgery. It's very interesting, helpful, and encouraging!! :)

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Follow her on this site? :) is that where I find her?

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