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My original date was 2/6/14. Well, I had to push it back for a whole host of reasons and am now slated for 3/20/14. Kinda sad because by then I would have been a month out already. I just have to remember 1 month isn't that big a deal. Patience......

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Bummer!

Use this extra time to prepare yourself...

Start incorporating a shake a day - experiment with shakes, different flavors and textures.

Eat slower (I downloaded an app called Eat Slower - I set mine at one minute intervals)

Practice mindful eating techniques - don't eat in front of the TV or while reading

Start looking at your portion sizes

Start taking smaller bites - I used appetizer spoon and forks

Start walking or keep walking if you already are

These are things I started to do 4 weeks before surgery - all helped me post-op. It's a great time to start developing good habits that will help in your recovery and speed it up.

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Thanks for all your suggestions! I will download that app.

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Honey, I think God always has a plan for us and when things don't work out like we thought they would, He always has a hand in it and it's for the better. Just know that it will all work out for the best in HIS TIME and you will have time to get everything together before surgery. Good luck.

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It looks like my surgery date will have to be pushed back too. It was supposed to be on the 22nd and the insurance authorization still hasn't come through yet, so I may have to change the date. If it works out that way I am going to take the time to stay on my preop liquid diet and try to lose as much weight as possible.

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Looks like I'm not alone, as usual on this site. I'm going to use this extra time to my advantage.

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Patience is a virtue...and I've NEVER said I was virtuous ... LOL

I'm at a bit of a stand still now...but I understand your pain...just as I was about to be approved; I got new insurance...so I had to wait until I qualified for FMLA (1 year) and start all over again... but it's WORTH it!

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