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Yes.. I have started the dreaded pre op. The worst part has been the caffeine headaches. First couple of days were awful but I'm making it. I haven't had any caffeine and I think that has been the worst. However I was told to drink lots of Fluid so I believe that has helped. I also started walking an hour a day just to fill my lungs and pump my heart. I know my body is saying why are you punishing me lol. Anyways it will all be good in the end!

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I will start pre op on Saturday. 7 days :)

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I have been getting nauseated lately with some foods. But im totally scared of change but accept the challenge.

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That's wonderful then! My appetite comes and goes. After work is the hardest. Just trying to keep my eyes on the prize :)

Tried to start my pre-op a day early yesterday and all was good until I got home after work. I stopped at fast food joint and gobbled a #2 meal. What's funny is that it made me sick to eat it; like my body was rejecting it and saying "no don't eat that crap" with every bite. My husband was like "see that's what u get"!

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I also was STARVED after a day at work running around and then not prepared enough with something to eat, also got fast food, but was a chicken salad at Wendy's ... Oh well, wiser today, and am more prepared. The good news is the coffee headaches are almost gone. :)

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Db1982 and Socalmom,

How's the pre-op going ? Or are you started yet?

I'm looking forward to meeting you both hopefully in Mexico!

I am at the Marriott from Apr13-18

Best of luck with everything girls :)

I arrive in Mexico the 14th how's your pre op going?

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I arrive in Mexico the 14th how's your pre op going?

I'm kicking ass... down ten pounds in a week. My HW was 325 on feb 2nd. This morning I'm 299! Really ready to do this!

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I only had a week starts tomorrow. Dreading it. But congrats on the 10 lbs. Whoop whoop....

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Being sleeved by Dr ponce de leon on April 16th at INT then will be at the Lucerna on the 18th, anyone else there at the same time? It would be great to meet up with some one from here! 10 days to go, I'm getting a little nervous now.

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I super scared. Saturday the 12th is my day and mind is racing. I never flew before or been out the country. And the airplane thats missing got me more nervous about flying than the procedure. Im hungry and im only on day 2 I have five more to go. But I am going to do this.

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I super scared. Saturday the 12th is my day and mind is racing. I never flew before or been out the country. And the airplane thats missing got me more nervous about flying than the procedure. Im hungry and im only on day 2 I have five more to go. But I am going to do this.

I am nervous also. I never flew or being out the country. My mind have been racing. I'm determined to get this done. I leave in the morning for Mexico.

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@@newnicole I will pray for you and your journey. Please keep us updated. Who Is your dr?

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@ db1982 What is the pre op diet you're following? I would like to start a 7 day now and follow that with the 3 day yogurt and Water diet that is required by my doctor. I think it will help me get into the right mindset and start breaking bad habits!

Try to relax and not worry so much, I know the plane missing is scary but your chances of being in a airplane crash is so unlikely, you are so much more likely to be in a car accident. I have flown a lot and never even had a scare. You will be fine, you will get through this and start your new healthy life!

We'll all be thinking about you, stay in touch, we're all here to support one another.

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