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10/15 here.

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Hi twin for 10/1! You are so much more prepared than me:). My job has just been crazy lately and can barely get sleep in it seems. Can you share what your prep looks like so it could save me some time?

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I'm October 1st. Wow, time has flown by. I started my self pay journey back in April and thought October 1st would never get here. Now, I have spent most of my time reading books, work books, YouTube videos, and mostly this forum for wisdom and insight for my upcoming journey.

OMG!!! I just ran out of coffee. I need to purge from caffeine and I start my pre op diet on the 24th. So, I have purchased some bulk organic black tea and caffeine free green tea. I will be mixing for the next few days until I get to Decaf status to avoid and "withdrawal" from caffeine. I don't drink much coffee, usually 2 or maybe 3 cups. However, my body may beg to differ with my summation of the caffeine debate. I am starting to pack as well. Oh yes...I am one of "those" people. Always way early and always prepared.

Well better go count my Q tips again (for the 30th time).

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I went online to the BariatricPal Store and bought 1 packet oc chicken Bouillon , Beef Bouillon and a sample of the LuiquaCel Protein Squeezies. Today I was Just at Fred Meyer and found another brand of Beef and chicken broth and bought some of those as well. I'm not buying too many of anything as many contributors to this forum have talked about how much their taste changed after surgery.

I'm just taste testing these during my prep diet. I may buy more to have here when I get back home. I'm also testing how quickly my shipment gets here from BariatricPal store.

Right now is my packing dilemma! I have my jammies, but what else do I take? Crazy...right?

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I have my surgery on 10/1. I just started my prep diet this morning. I've already made my basic clothing selections based on the weather forecast for Mexico. I'm just flat excited to get this journey underway!!!!!!!!!!

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10/23! feels like forever away.
I'm Oct 23rd too!!! Woohoo!!

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I'm October 1st. Wow, time has flown by. I started my self pay journey back in April and thought October 1st would never get here. Now, I have spent most of my time reading books, work books, YouTube videos, and mostly this forum for wisdom and insight for my upcoming journey.
OMG!!! I just ran out of coffee. I need to purge from caffeine and I start my pre op diet on the 24th. So, I have purchased some bulk organic black tea and caffeine free green tea. I will be mixing for the next few days until I get to Decaf status to avoid and "withdrawal" from caffeine. I don't drink much coffee, usually 2 or maybe 3 cups. However, my body may beg to differ with my summation of the caffeine debate. I am starting to pack as well. Oh yes...I am one of "those" people. Always way early and always prepared.
Well better go count my Q tips again (for the 30th time).
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10/23! feels like forever away.
My twin!!! Here u r! I've been so excited to finally have a twin! [emoji4]

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Are all of us October 1st people excited !?! I am. I've packed and repacked sever times now. I just got my arrival info from Bariatricpal Travel Coordinator Frida Torres. I'ts official!!! We're all doing this!!!!!!!! Now, we must take lots of pictures and most of all...Our journey is about to begin.

Breath deeply, Om, Breath Deeply, Om........

Lizzie, see you at the hospital!

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11 hours ago, ypease said:

Lizzie, see you at the hospital!

Yes, see you there!! I’m so glad I will recognize someone when I get down there. I’m going by myself so this is reassuring. I’m flying down Tuesday morning so maybe you will go first?

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