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Well I'm new here been looking around for a week now. I went to my pre-op final appointment on Monday and was told to start the diet as soon as I can. Today is my wedding anniversary and I wanted to enjoy one last meal out so I will be starting the diet on tomorrow. It's mostly low carb and clean eating. I can get a 1000 calories a day. My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday September 23rd after I return from Hawaii for my anniversary. I will be clean eating while on vacation but it will be worth it to have back my self confidence that I loss with the added pounds.

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My surgery (lap band) scheduled for sept 30. Starting clear liquid diet monday for 2 weeks with Optifast. I am a little nervous since i work full time at high energy job. Today cleaning out cabinets of all junk food and empty calorie items. Donating to local food bank. Goodbye old life. Hello new life!

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Tes we can. I have been trying for almost 3 years. Started trying for gastric bypass. Started praying hard. It did not work out tried to look at it as God's will. But still a little sad. Now found an awesome doctor. Started praying for God's will and yipeeee lap band approved. So i feel very peaceful that everything will b ok. Waneta r u having lap band????

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Tes we can. I have been trying for almost 3 years. Started trying for gastric bypass. Started praying hard. It did not work out tried to look at it as God's will. But still a little sad. Now found an awesome doctor. Started praying for God's will and yipeeee lap band approved. So i feel very peaceful that everything will b ok. Waneta r u having lap band????

No I'm have the sleeve done. I was thinking of the band but the surgeon recommended the sleeve for me.

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That preop is no fun but you'll make it! Congratulations on taking the plunge! This time next year you can go back to Hawaii 100 lbs smaller! :)

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Btw, my vow renewal will be in a year on Galveston beach. It's a very sentimental location for me. I am so excited at the thought of a regular sized dress! :) God bless your journey!

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Btw, my vow renewal will be in a year on Galveston beach. It's a very sentimental location for me. I am so excited at the thought of a regular sized dress! :) God bless your journey!

Aww how sweet, renewal of the vows at your goal weight is going to special also. Thanks for the encouragement! !

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