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Old 04-23-2009, 09:49 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Hey Bama...I am reading your story, keep posting!! I can relate. I started the pre-op diet yesterday. Protein shakes and a lean meat for dinner!! Good Luck to you.
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Old 04-30-2009, 12:26 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Well tomorrow is the big day. I bought a scale today and weighed myself for the first time since starting my liquid diet. I started at 317 and today weighed in at 302. 15 lbs. More importantly i hope the liver is nice and soft and flexible.
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Old 04-30-2009, 12:30 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Good luck to you tomorrow! See ya on the other side - we have your spot on the bench waiting!
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Old 04-30-2009, 08:49 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Well tomorrow is the big day. I bought a scale today and weighed myself for the first time since starting my liquid diet. I started at 317 and today weighed in at 302. 15 lbs. More importantly i hope the liver is nice and soft and flexible.

Good luck, Godspeed your recovery. We will be waiting to hear from you.
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Old 05-01-2009, 04:05 PM   #35 (permalink)
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This is a brief post to let you folks know I have crossed over to the loosers side. Surgery went well and I'm trying to get rid of this stupid gas. Thanks everyone who follows my story. I will write tomorrow.
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Old 05-01-2009, 04:14 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Congratulations, Bama!!
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Old 05-01-2009, 07:36 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Congrats!!!!!!! Walk the gas out!!!!!! It works... WTG! *applause.
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Old 05-01-2009, 10:21 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Welcome to the Losers Bench! I look forward to reading about your continuing story. Walk walk sip sip sip...

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Old 05-02-2009, 06:39 AM   #39 (permalink)
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I've need walking. 10 laps since yesterday. Can't sip until they chek for leaks. Make sure he used enough plumber's glue
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Old 05-02-2009, 07:36 AM   #40 (permalink)
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Sounds like you're doing great!!
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