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Congrats on your surgery date! You could make a sort of Soup out of mashed potatoes and ff gravy or maybe a sweet potato soup. I can't imagine how difficult it will be to be on liquids during Christmas.

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Christmas isn't a problem. I just got back from Virgin Gorda in the B Virgin Islands. Went to a wedding, eat drank and had a great time. Went snorkling and kayaking. When it was time to come back, I left all my summer clothes there because I KNEW that next summer I would not need those sizes any more. I have had my last fling with being heavy and it is now time to be reborn and what a better time to start than at Christmas.

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What a wonderful way to think of it. I never really got to have my last supper. I was due to start my liquid diet on 10/02, but they moved my surgery up. Instead I had to start my diet right then (the morning they called) just to have 10 days on the liquid diet. I have to say though that I didn't really miss it. I was so excited about having my surgery. I don't regret it. I am not losing as fast as some people, but I am losing. That is all that matters. With your wonderful attitude about it, you are going to do great!

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I can't imagine having to do the liquid diet over christmas. But it will be so worth it when you see the pounds start coming off.

Slim, I know what you mean, it can take a while before you start seeing it. Are you keeping track of your measurements? I have been doing mine once a month since surgery. I measure bust, waist, hips, arms, and legs. I have a notebook that I write it in. I have lost more inches than pounds. When I look at the difference in the numbers, that keeps me motivated.

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I measured once. I guess because I don't look different to myself, I figured the measuring tape wasn't going to tell me any different. I should go ahead and remeasure. It can't hurt. Thanks for the tip.

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Yea, defintely take your measurements. You will see a difference there. I have actually lost almost 10 inches from my hips since surgery!

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The Gastric Band Institute has finally given me a surgery date - Jan 26th with Dr. Ponce in Dalton, GA. I go to my pre-surgery class on Jan 7th and start my pre-surgery "liver" diet Jan 12th.

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Congrats! I had been wondering if they had ever gotten you a date once your blood sugars were under control. Keep us posted on your progress. I like to hear from people in our area.

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Has anyone ever gotten their $1000 program fee refunded after surgery?

I don't know. Are you thinking about trying? Everything I signed said it was non-refundable.

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Well, I called Johnna yesterday because I paid more than I was supposed to for my surgery. I thought I was only supposed to get back around $300, but she quoted me as getting back much more, so I was just wondering if the program fee was included in my refund. I am very confused.

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