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I have to do classes and visits before acutally getting my surgery so, mine will be in March unfortunately. Since I found out that I for sure would be getting sleeved, I have been getting cravings like crazy and binging really bad. Did anyone else do this before surgery ? I would like to start making changes in January to prepare for life after surgery but right now its like I feel like I need to get it all in before I can't anymore.

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I heard that if you gain too much before surgery they will cxl. But I know what you saying, mine is 1-17-17, and my mind is telling me to gorge in sweets and junk... I'm just trying not to! Good luck to you! We are together in this path....

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I went through a bariatric center of excellence, and my surgeon and insurance required six months of classes, monthly weigh in, psych evaluation, etc. I yo yo during this period. The day of my surgery I was down 10 pounds from my first class. The nurse said the surgeon would be okay with that number, but would not accept a gain. I asked if he would have cancelled and she said, "he has before."

WLS does not replace willpower, self discipline, eating healthy, etc. You won't be successful if you don't get your arms around it. Don't think, I will never have pizza again. Instead think, in the future I will be satisfied with a couple bites of pizza, ice cream, etc. You are not dying, but instead going to be reborn into a healthier you.

Banded 10/12/16

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I had a blowout before I started 18 days of the liver diet. It was okay but even then I just didn't see the point in it, still did it though. By blowout I meant i had a main meal out in a lovely posh restaurant AND a pudding lol. I needed to get my head sorted before surgery, I did and felt it really helped afterwards, sort of like half the battle being won. Have a treat but don't overdo it. Remember the sleeve is a tool, not an answer.

Best Wishes

Kate

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I personally started get my ack together once I learned how and what to eat from the dietitian personal I had every food you can name in wasn't gone let that be the reason I gain weight or stop my process here Iam 5 days out 55 pds down overall it's how bad do you really want it .I hear story's like these all the time and honestly if your tried of being fat and unhealthy you'll bust your butt to do right I'm not coming down on just giving my experience Goodluck

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I made surgery goal weight Oct 1st. I only have one more required class them I should be cleared for surgery. I am currently 3#'s below required surgery weight. I have a shake for Breakfast and a high protien lunch. dinner is whatever I want. I weigh daily to be sure I'm not gaining. I know with the pre-op diet I will lose some more.

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I paid for my surgery myself and did not have too large of a bmi. It was bad but not as bad as it could be so I too am guilty of going through that phase. I wasn't required to lose weight or go on a diet until 2 days before my surgery. I had 4 week long "food funeral".

You don't want to give yourself a heart attack a month before your surgery so be careful..

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