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Hello everyone I am waiting to lose the 25 lbs required for surgery with Kaiser in Richmond CA. I've lost about 5 lbs so far. I weigh in tomorrow at my Bariatric lifestle class. Would love to hear about other people journey. Any suggestions at losing the 25 for surgery? Hope to hear from someone Mary:smile2:

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I would suggest a modified Atkins or a South Beach type diet. The low carbs will shrink your liver for surgery and I have found both of them good diets to keep you from being hungry.

I have been on a horrible diet. Since March 6th I have lost almost 40 lbs.....now you want to know how??? I got a sinus infection the first of April and have lost all sense of taste. I get so excited and then bite into something and the most I can tell is salty and sweet but nothing beyond saying okay that was salty or that was sweet. I don't recommend it!!

Good luck on your weigh in!! Are you going through the rest of the process at the same time or are you not being allowed to go to the next step until you lose the 25?

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Dear MaidMarion: Thanks for your reply. I went to my bariatric

lifestyle class yesterday, and I lost 8 lbs I was so happy. 17 more to go.

After I lose the 25 total then I see my nurse case manager and she

schedules me for my surgery I am going to have lap band. I'm sorry to hear

about your sinus infection. they are the worst. Get better, hope to

hear from you soon. Mary

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