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OMG I am so excited I can hardly contain myself. This has been such a long process just to get to this point. It took just 1 week for my BCBS to get me an approval letter. And now I wait just a bit longer. I will be doing a 3 day liquid diet prior to the surgery not really looking forward to this.

I really just can not wait I am so excited!

Michele

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I go on July 7, Sounds like we are all getting into this at about the same time!

Patty

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Good luck guys!! I just got banded on June 16th! Kari you're lucky you only have to be on liquids for 3 days prior. I was 2 weeks!! I just finished my first stage (liquids) post op and moved onto soft foods! 4 weeks on liquids was killer! hang in there! its all worth it!

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I'm sharing all of your excitement! My surgery date is this Monday, July 6!!! Today is my first day on the 5 day pre-op diet my doctor ordered. It's okay so far, but I can't imagine having to do it for two weeks. I am impressed by everyone else who does!

5 MORE DAYS!!!

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Thank you all so much for your support. This has been a long journey so far and I do know it is only the beginning of an even longer trip to better health. I will keep all posted and for all of you best of luck as well..

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Congrats! I am July 6th. I am on day 3 of the clear liquid diet. ( 7 days required). The first two were awful but today was pretty ok. I even have more energy. Weird!! Anyway good luck to everyone. I am a nervous wreck. :redface:

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Congratulations!! I had to do a 3-day liquid diet too. It wasn't bad at all. The only hard part was being around other people who are eating. If you can avoid that, it should be a breeze! If not, be sure to keep boullion cubes in your purse so that you can at least have some broth if you want something to tide you over!

Catherine

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Well tomorrow is the day!!!! Its amazing how quickly the nerves set in when its only 24 hours away, I have been fine up until this morning. All the thoughts of am i doing the right thing, am I going to be able to do this.

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Yes tomorrow is the big day. I am still waiting on the hospital to call me to set up the time. Honestly I feel I have the food intake down but the way it goes down might be the hard part. Tiny sips and chew chew chew this is harder then most think. lol

I am ready and we will get through this it has been a long time coming and it is a grand day at last!

24hrs and counting WOW amazing huh?

Good luck you you and all of those who are coming up soon.

Michele

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Wow, how exciting! Lots of luck to all of you that are being banded this week! I hope all goes well and can't wait to hear how you're feeling!!

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I did a 3 week pre-op diet haha. I am jealous of those who are only doing a couple days:P

Anyways, just wanted to wish good luck to all of those who are having the surgery in the next few days/weeks!

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Congrats! At least you only have to do a 3 day liquid diet. I had to do 2 weeks!!

Good luck tomorrow!

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