LORIL

I am on a two week pre-op diet, with surgery on Monday, july 2nd. The first three days I had heard were the worst. That did prove to be true for me as well. It really wasn't as bad as I had thought.

I am going out for supper tonight with my mom, just kind of for some socialization in a restaurant which so was a part of my life. I am going to a place that I can order salad and raw vegetables ONLY. I won't be going off my diet, just want to eat somewhere else.

I do think I will order a diet coke, however. I know I don't need it; have been doing fine without it for a very long time already. I also know it will be a LONG time before I can have one, maybe never. That will be my send off to myself for surgery.

I am nervous about the surgery, but I think I can handle the diet part of this. I do so much appreciate all the support that is here on this message board.

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LORI

247 6/15/07
233 7/2/07 (day of surgery)
199 8/20/07
170 9/23/07
160 12/1/07
150 (goal)

lap rny 7/2/07

To the world you are just one person, but to one person you are the world.

Polly D

i'm glad you've done well with your preop diet Lori. I hope that makes things easier for you in recovery and adjusting to your new pouch. Is there someone around here you will call to let us know how you are doing? Best wishes Monday!

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Cathy
290/280/??
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OsoDelDesierto

Lori, great job on sticking to your pre-op diet! Best wishes for your surgery on Monday - keep the Losers' Bench warm for me!

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Eric
6'4"
540/470/230/230 (225-235)
highest/surgery/current/preferred weight (and range at which I look and feel best!) - last DexaScan showed 15% body fat at this weight!

VSG with Dr. Chiasson 2/13/08
TT Gym Rat Club member #30
DesertBear

LyndasRoom

Lori!
You're doing GREAT! I love your attitude...you are sooooo ready, girlfriend!
You'll still be able to go to restaurants...just get used to the idea that you'll be sharing, or throwing away! When you realize, as you have, that dining otut is more about the socialization, you can relax and enjoy it even more!
btw, it's nice to 'see' you!

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/197/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007

Linda58

Good luck on your surgery, Lori. I can't wait to hear how it all went. I'm still doing testing and getting insurance approval, so I'm living vicariously through others who are further along in the process. I'll be thinking of you on Monday.

Linda

Gina in NY

The kind of determination it takes to stick to the two week pre-op diet is the exact thing you will need to be super-successful afterwards. You have it in the bag girlfriend!!

Plenty of room on the bench here - we'll keep it warm for you!

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SweetSouthern

Lori, I will be thinking about you tomorrow and throughout the day, waiting on you to get home and let us know you are safe and sound! GOOD LUCK!!!!! See ya on the losin' side!!!!

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LORIL

Thank you all so much for the kind words. LOL about "seeing" me. I finally decided it was time to put my mug out there. If I can get in touch with Ronette soon enough (nothing like waiting until the night before), I will ask her to update. If not, I will as soon as I can.

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LORI

247 6/15/07
233 7/2/07 (day of surgery)
199 8/20/07
170 9/23/07
160 12/1/07
150 (goal)

lap rny 7/2/07

To the world you are just one person, but to one person you are the world.

Linda B

Best of luck Lori! My surgery is on Oct. 3 inHouston. I can't wait.