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Hi there.

I've been thinking about WLS for almost 3 years and have been waiting for surgery since January, now that it is 6 days away I am feeling a bit nervous!

I am excited and a little scared. My biggest worry is how I am going to deal with cravings. I have lost 30lbs since January while waiting for surgery, I yo-yo like crazy between about 6 lbs up and down. My eating is most difficult around my monthly cycle when I crave the junk.

I am also a vegetarian and have been for almost 20 years. i am curious if it will be difficult to get the Protein without the bulk.

I am also a single working parent of a 7 year old and do not have a ton of support, I have 1 good friend and a babysitter. I've taken 2 weeks from work off, and hope to decrease some of the load by December.

Anyway, I want to say hello and will need some support from ya'll

Cheers!:cool2:

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Welcome, you have come to the right place for support..the people here are great! I think August is going to be a great month to get banded, my date is the 6th. Good luck.

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that is cool o hear from another being banded on the 11th. Maybe we can compare notes as things unfold. I had a pre-opt appt. w/ the surgeon today and now I am really nervous/excited.

A lot of people are warning me about the grieving process that accompanies big changes like this. I wonder if that will happen to me. I need to be sure to follow the post-op liquid meal plan to the hilt. No mess-ups.

Good luck!

DancingBear:wink2:

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