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    'Twas the night before surgery.....

    Well, tomorrow is the day! I've waited 9 months for this. I'm nervous and anxious. I have complete confidence in my surgeon. I'm starting to have some doubts about me, not the surgery. Why do I feel like I am the only one this won't work for? Most before and after pics I see are people who carry...
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    freaking out

    I started liquid diet last Wednesday. Have only lost 1 pound. I have one week to go til surgery. How did some of you lose 10-15 pounds in 2 weeks on this diet?What am I doing wrong? I'm drinking 4 protein shakes a day to equal 80gm of protein and unlimited tea, crystal light, jello and broth...
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    Got my date!

    Hi-Just found out my surgery date is Dec 10. I start my 2 week liquid diet tomorrow. Never thought this day would come. I'm scared, nervous, anxious and excited! Thanks to those of you that kept me going all these months of waiting.
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    Feeling dejected...

    Hi- Just wanted to talk to someone. I've done all the testing. I started in March 2013. Now insurance has denied me. Don't know why yet. Insurance coordinator from my doctor's office is looking into it. I was so excited last month when I completed everything and now this. This is my only hope...
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    Feeling overwhelmed..

    Hi. I am feeling so overwhelmed at what to eat, what not to eat, when to eat, how much to drink, when to drink...etc. Did/does anyone else feel that way? I've gotten the OK from my doctor, all pre-testing has been done, just waiting on the OK from insurance. I know I start the liquid diet for 2...
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    WLS for Dummies book

    Hi- I was just wondering if anyone has read WLS for Dummies. Is it a reliable book? I'm trying to do as much research as possible. Any other book suggestions? Thanks
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    Newbie here....

    Hi- Just wanted to introduce myself. My Dr. recommended this site. I am planning on having the sleeve. No date yet but have completed the fitness, nutritionist and psych testing already. During my endoscope they found a hiatal hernia. See the doc again July 9. Been reading some of the intros on...
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