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Congratulations for going through it and doing well!

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Had my sleeve surgery on 8/16! Survived "Hell week 1 & 2" only with prayers & support of family & friends. Never thought sugar-free ice pops & sugar-free Jello would come to my rescue so often. Happy to report a 20lb weight loss so far. Not easy but this too shall pass. I'm going to succeed no matter what-I'm so determined to do this successfully!

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You are awesome and no matter what you go through today will not be as hard as going up a size...hahaha...good luck and keep posting, we are here for you!!!

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one day at a time. it will definitely get better and in a few weeks you'll feel completely normal again with the exception that you can only eat tiny bits at a time! i'm a little over 5 weeks post-op and i feel really great. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted! :)

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one day at a time. it will definitely get better and in a few weeks you'll feel completely normal again with the exception that you can only eat tiny bits at a time! i'm a little over 5 weeks post-op and i feel really great. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted! :)

I'm happy to read this . . . we have almost the same stats in terms of starting weight and goal weight. My surgery is 8/13. I'm nervous, but very encouraged after a good appointment with my surgeon today. Thanks for the inspiration!

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I'm happy to read this . . . we have almost the same stats in terms of starting weight and goal weight. My surgery is 8/13. I'm nervous, but very encouraged after a good appointment with my surgeon today. Thanks for the inspiration!

you're so welcome! i'm glad your appointment went well. i'll touch base before surgery to send you positive vibes. in the meantime, feel free to reach out with any questions! :)

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Tomorrow is the big day for me and while the sheer anticipation of beginning this new life the fear of surgery, hospitals, and virtually everything associated makes me what to pack my car and drive off as far and fast as I can. I am approaching this with the added difficulty of a total knee replacement that has broken. My orthodox surgeon has refused to repair the broken knee until I have lost 100 lbs - I've lost 20 going into the surgery for 80 to go. Hopefully by Nov. I will be able to repair the broken left knee. The added difficulty is that I can barely walk. I'm hoping that as the weight comes off the knee, I will be more mobile and can exercise a bit. Is there anyone out there facing anything close to this challenge? I'd love to hear from you if there is - and wish me luck and strength tomorrow.

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