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So excited, I got my date today. Surgery scheduled for Monday, July 13th! I'm bouncing off the walls :-)

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Congratulations, well done all that is left is preparing for the surgery and after the surgery.

Good thoughts to you

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Congratulations! I also just got my date yesterday. June 17th is the big day for me!

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I am also scheduled for July 13th!

Best of luck to you :)

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@@changingme5 I had to lose 13 pounds in order to have my first consultation with the surgeon.

I was required (thankfully) to meet with a NUT, PT, and PSYCH they all helped me lose weight while going through the process, thereby eliminating the need for pre-op diets.

This program is very strict about losing the initial weight. It's a requirement and they do not waive it. If you are not where you are supposed to be on the day of, the surgery will be canceled.

I worked so hard to get my date that I was not going to let that happen. I was required to lose 13 and as of yesterday, I am down 20!

Whoooo Hoooo

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@@BABS143 that's awesome!!! Congrats on the 20lbs lost. My surgeon doesn't require a pre-op diet but I've started to cut down on all carbohydrates and up my veggie and Protein intake. I'd like to lose 10-20 lbs prior to surgery.

I'll check in with you on the 13th once I'm done to see how it went! Go team July!!!

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Yes! Please do!

Eliminating the carbs makes a huge difference and helps with the weight loss.

For me, the thing that was the most difficult and inevitably helped me the most was Water. I was a serial coffee/soda drinker. Prior to this experience, I could go MONTHS without as much as a sip of water! (Looking back...gross!) I weaned myself off and have sucsessfully kicked that yucky habit. Tomorrow is 8 weeks of nothing but ice Water. I bought a plastic cup/straw that is 20oz. I have at least 5 a day and I bring it with me everywhere. That helped with the drive thru temptation.

I also began the post-op Vitamin regimen a couple of months ago. I didn't take any Vitamins prior. (Shocking...I know lol)

The water/vitamin combo not only contributed to weight loss, it made me feel SO much better!

I was in a dark place when I started this process, emotionally. My self esteem was non existent and I had NO energy! Having said that, I can truly say that slowly implementing post-op behaviors have made a huge difference physically and emotionally.

How much weight do you have to lose before surgery?

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@@BABS143 that's amazing!!! You're doing so well and it sounds like you're more than ready for the 13th. I also had a bad diet soda addiction but I've weaned myself off, loving Water now too. My skin looks so much better as an added benefit :-).

Believe it or not, my surgeon doesn't require the pre-op diet or any weight loss prior to surgery. I've set a personal goal to lose 10 - 20lbs before the 13th though.

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Good for you!!

Are you an exerciser? That has always been my downfall, but I am working on it. It's pouring here today, so I'm going to do my cardio walking the mall. Win-win!! LOL

My skin feels great too!

Good things are coming our way :)

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@@BABS143 yes, I like Water aerobics and usually go 3 times per week. Walking is great! I plan to add that back in regularly. It's just been a bit painful to walk lately.

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