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I got my date today: Monday, January 31st!

3 1/2 weeks... what did you all do to pass the days from the time you found out your date and the day it arrived?

I was hoping for something a little sooner, but I'm just glad there's finally a definite date!

:)

Jonathan

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Congrats on your date! your almost there... I still have a road to travel (for real hehe) Im seeing my Dr. for the 1st tomorrow. Your 3 1/2 weeks will go by fast Good Luck with everything!!!

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I'd say take pics and measurements, but I think you've already done that.

Congratulations on the date!

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Get started walking or working out. Build up your muscles if you can before the surgery. Start practicing eating with no drink until 1-2hrs afterward. Stock up your cupboards with broth, Soups, Protein Drinks, etc. Start a list of all the things you hope to do once you've lost enough weight to be healthy and active again. Look only forward.. :) Congrats on your date!!

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Jonathan, I'm in the same boat you're in. My date is January 27th. I was hoping for something sooner too. I have done some shopping for the broth and mushy food. I've started my preop diet already. It's difficult for me, because my meal times aren't always the same. I've got a crazy job that calls for all different hours. Before, I know it, I've worked 15 hours with no food, and then I'm starving, eat the whole Frickin' kitchen, shower and go to bed. (the WORST thing I could do, I know) Guess, I need to do some working out too!

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Get in the habit of drinking tons of Water, but not w/meals or one hour afterwards. Wear your favorite clothes, before they're forever too big. Yeah!

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Jonanthan and Petunia, congratulations on getting your surgery dates. It'll be here before you know it!

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