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I finally got approval and my surgery date. It is October 3rd. Will start pre op diet (any tips greatly appreciated) Sept 23rd after pre op visit. I am so excited but nervous. My brother just had it done in June and he has lost 40 lbs. Any of you have any regrets? I am a nurse myself and we are the worst patients. LOL... Anyway wish me luck!

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I finally got approval and my surgery date. It is October 3rd. Will start pre op diet (any tips greatly appreciated) Sept 23rd after pre op visit. I am so excited but nervous. My brother just had it done in June and he has lost 40 lbs. Any of you have any regrets? I am a nurse myself and we are the worst patients. LOL... Anyway wish me luck!

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you will be fine it's just to better your health good luck my date is oct 4

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Hi there, I just got approved as well, my surgery is October 18th. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I actually think I'm the most nervous about the pre-op liquid diet. Is there any good advice or tips that you've heard?

Thanks and good luck.

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Not really, my dr requires full liquid for 10days. Meaning clear broth, sugar free Popsicles, sugar free Jello, and the Bariatric shakes that you buy from them. I'm just gonna suck it up for 10 days. I have eaten what I wanted for 43 years and what is 10 days. They say it is rough, but I know I can overcome this and you can too! Good Luck!!!

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You have a very good point, only it's been 53 years for me. You are right, I can certainly do this, and I will.

I appreciate the support.

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This is so much harder than I thought. Sucking it up is NOT so easy!

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You can DO this! Go have a look at some of the before and after pics people have posted... and the smiles they have on their faces - that's gonna be you soon. :D

Good luck summertoole, mfoxworthy and TammyMMD !!! Hoping to join you all soon. :rolleyes:

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This is so much harder than I thought. Sucking it up is NOT so easy!

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You can DO this! Go have a look at some of the before and after pics people have posted... and the smiles they have on their faces - that's gonna be you soon. :D

Good luck summertoole, mfoxworthy and TammyMMD !!! Hoping to join you all soon. :rolleyes:

thanks so much fingers crossed for you hugs

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It's not easy. When I had the band I cheated throughout the two week liquid diet phase. Now with me getting a revision and getting sleeved, I'm taking it so much more serious this go round. My liquids start on 10/12 and I'm going shopping this weekend to get a variety of things ( in compliance) so that I don't get bored. We can do this! It's not fun and I'll be whining in a few weeks but remind me of what I said, ok? Lol!

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