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How do you plan on explaining your weight loss after the surgery? Are you planning on telling people you had the surgery or another reason? I am on the fence on how I will explain it, especially since there are so many that criticize the surgery.

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I love the countdown graph

I have a surgery date for 07/01/2016! I'm soooooo excited

Mine is the first too!!!!!

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I have a surgery date for 07/01/2016! I'm soooooo excited

Mine is the first too!!!!!

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I have a surgery date for 07/01/2016! I'm soooooo excited

that's my date too! i have all my pre-op testing in 2 days...I think once I pass all that it will seem more real to me.

Yay!!!!! Im so excited for all of us

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My surgery is set for 7/6/16 and I'm nervous as can be.

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@@Katerbug1 same pre liquid diet here. Start it tomorrow 6/22. Surgery 7/6

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@@Jules M

I have only told one co worker I trust completely, my spouse and sister. Those 3 are huge supporters for me. Idk if and when I will tell others. I'm not ashamed of the surgery by any means, but If I decide to say eating healthier and making better choices it won't be a lie. I will cross that bridge when it happens.

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I'm set up for 7/5/2016 nervous and excited!

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I am also scheduled for 7/5/16!

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@@Jules M

I have only told one co worker I trust completely, my spouse and sister. Those 3 are huge supporters for me. Idk if and when I will tell others. I'm not ashamed of the surgery by any means, but If I decide to say eating healthier and making better choices it won't be a lie. I will cross that bridge when it happens.

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I completely agree. My immediate family knows and one close friend. I have already changed my eating habits and started exercising more. I am not ashamed that I am having the surgery. I'm very excited actually. I am a pretty private person though and didn't want to tell everyone about it. I started having digestive issues earlier this year and while my work knows I am going out for surgery, they don't know the specifics. I am kind of leaning towards leaving it like that. Thanks for your input!

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I am scheduled for July 14th. My first choice for surgery was sleeve but the doctor recommended I do the RNY. That was in August 2015. Now he is concerned with the medications I take and feels I should go with the sleeve. I consulted my rheumatologist and he agrees the sleeve would provide better absorption of my medications. Now I need to wrap my mind around this 11th hour change. Either way, I lose (in a good way).

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Yes,I have surgery July 6th,have blood work July 5th.......BUT I HAVE BEEN SMOKING,you think if I drink tons of Water the next 4 days I'll be okay,I quit for a month in April & had 2 deaths in my family , one very tragic & started back up. HELP SOMEONE!!!!!

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