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Hey fellow Augustinians, Bypass on the !st. for me in Puerto Vallarta with Dr. Hidalgo.

Going a couple of days early to get some fishing and Golf in, enjoy the hotel. Not really too nervous about the surgery, more concerned about ho to adjust to eating for necessity rather than entertainment. It seems that our way of life always revolves around eating. Haven't figured out what to instead yet, maybe more fishing and golfing.

On a serious note though, I am concerned about being able to drink enough fluids to stay hydrated. I work outside (Landscaping) in the Texas heat and humidity. I guzzle down a lot of Water and diet sodas now and still get cramps.

Maybe I will have to retire and go fishing, we'll see.

Good luck to everyone in the same boat

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Skinny steve From what I have seen we will be constantantly sippong on Water all day ..no more gulping ..good luck

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My surgery is August 12th!! Just got my approval letter from my insurance !!!! So excited!! I am having my lapband removed and RNY in the same procedure. I am nervous and excited. Shopping for Vitamins tonight... trying to get the most for my money. What have you bought ? Leaning towards BariMelt...

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@@amjcmral I bought chewable Centrum multivitiman and chewable calcuim and sublingual B 12 ..Also stocked up on Tums in case ..I start my liquid diet on Tuesday ..

I cant wait to be able to fit in a booth or cross my legs or be able to reach my behind ..lol

Just excited to meet the new me.m

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Good luck!! My surgeon does not have a pre liquid diet, just a very low calorie diet.

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Thanks..Lucky you mine is a 2 week liquid diet

including carnation instant Breakfast 4 to 5 shakes a day SF Jello and SF popsicles and Water

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August 13th. Got my date. So. Close.

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Great news Sadhatter

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Aug 10th date for me. My surgeon has never mentioned a pre-op liquid diet, but I decided to do it on my own as of today. Won't hurt to lose a few more pounds before surgery and I'm moving beyond those last minute cravings for foods I won't need afterwards (bad carbs and sugary foods).

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Aug 10th date for me. My surgeon has never mentioned a pre-op liquid diet, but I decided to do it on my own as of today. Won't hurt to lose a few more pounds before surgery and I'm moving beyond those last minute cravings for foods I won't need afterwards (bad carbs and sugary foods).

Hi Cutwater!! I think what you're doing is awesome on your own. I am required to do liquid. The reason my doc requires it is so that my liver shrinks and my skin is a little loose for the instruments on day of surgery. Mine is Aug 18th!

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Aug 10th date for me. My surgeon has never mentioned a pre-op liquid diet, but I decided to do it on my own as of today. Won't hurt to lose a few more pounds before surgery and I'm moving beyond those last minute cravings for foods I won't need afterwards (bad carbs and sugary foods).

Mine is also August 10th. Are you part of the Facebook group yet.

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August 4th for me. Struggling with stopping my NSAIDS - In a lot of pain.

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@ my surgery is August 4th as well and I will stop the meloxicam on Tuesday but we can have extra strength Tylenol. . Try that.

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My first forum post ever. My date is August 11. Looking forward to losing with you!

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