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Just got my surgery date, Jan 20th, bypass, im looking for a buddy/penpal for moral support. Anyone else having bypass around that date?



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My surgery will likely be February or March, so I am pretty close to your date. I am definitely interested in having a support buddy!

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Hi KCamp and Alex, I am hoping to have surgery in February. I would like to keep in touch with you both on this journey. I am nervous and excited at the same time. Just think how much better we will feel and how different we will look this time next year.

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Hi Autumn! I am definitely looking forward to following both of your stories as we finish up our pre-surgery paths!

How have your appointments been so far- did you lose much weigh during yours? I gained 5lbs at my last appt, so I am working hard at taking those lbs off before my next appt on Jan. 13 :(

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Thank you both!! I am a little worried about the ten day liquid diet. I will start that on January 8th. It's so nice to know we are not alone in this adventure???? I will keep you up to date. My next appt will be with my nutritionist for the liquid diet. Then I see my surgeon to sign consent. Woo hoo!

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My weight has stayed the same since I met with my surgeon. I am having a hard time losing weight. He wants me to lose 15 pounds prior to surgery....I feel like I need to try my favorite foods for one last time. I am going to start eating less and start to exercise regularly. I meet with my surgeon for an Endoscopy in 2 weeks and I would like to be down a few pounds by then.

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My doctor never gave me a specific # of lbs to lose like I've heard other people were given. I was maintaining until my last appt. I was shocked and embarrassed, honestly. I don't feel like I'm intentionally eating more prior to surgery, but that is definitely what it looks like.

I am thinking of trying the bariatric liquid diet for a week starting Jan. 1 to help boost weight loss and to prepare me for what I will eventually have to do before my surgery.

Did either of you have to complete the psych. evaluation?

I am excited for all of us too!

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I did the psych evaluation and met with the nutritionist on the same day. I have my endoscopy on January 15th and I am really nervous.

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I already did the psych evaluation. It was no problem.

I didn't loose much weight during my classes. I kinda went up and down, I was working on kicking soda, and morning carbs! That was tough. I am soda free now. Why don't you try just doing your Protein drink for Breakfast?

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I haven't been told that I will have an endoscopy, but I think I will ask at my next appt.

I already have Protein shakes for Breakfast, but I am determined to lost the lbs. that I gained last month. I figure that trying it for 1 week will get me ready for the 2 weeks that are coming up.

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I didn't need an endoscopy. What is that for?

I will start my liquid diet soon, so let me know how you make out. I scared of headaches!

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The Surgeon wants to get a look at my stomach prior to surgery. I am nervous because they go into your throat with a camera.

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I should be the last week in January, I have my endoscopy on Jan 2 and an esophageal manometey on jan6 then a follow up with the GI Dr then pre-op appt with surgeon, if all goes well I should get either sleeve or bypass after jan 20th

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Wow, those tests do sound scary. I didn't have anything like that! I hope you both do well. I'm sure it will be worth it. I guess to more the doctors know going in the better. Please keep me posted. I will pray for us all!

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