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Hi everyone, Since I have lost 50 lbs. since I started this procedure, the doctor just said I do NOT have to have the open gastric bypass but the laproscopic one instead. I was thrilled!! I still am scared to death. Not of the surgery itself, but the long term thought of not eating the same kind of foods I used to. I almost cancelled the surgery. Today was my meeting with the surgeon. He said I was dehydrated! I am too weak to do the exercises. Even my shoulders and neck hurt. I have almost passed out twice and feel very dizzy. He said to stop taking my blood pressure medicine and drink more fluids. I told him I do drink the 64oz required. I asked my husband today if he was with me for the long hall. I have always been insecure that way. I told him that I did not want to go through this if he wasn't. Yes, I am doing this for me but I am also doing it for him. He said he was. He thought I was doing the right thing. Sooo, I guess Monday, Feb. 5th at 7:30 I am going to have that surgery! Is anyone else so darn emotional? I cry at any moment. I saw the doctor and I started crying. He reassured me he would be with me every step of the way. I hope so. Good luck to all of you February people. My prayers are with you. Pam

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I have to lose 10lbs in 2 weeks. i've been drinking slim fast for breakfast and lunch for the past 2 weeks and i've lost like 1 pound. typically i lose more than this. i'm afraid if i dont lose hte 10lbs he's going tohave to do an open procedure and not a lap because my BMI wil be too high. any ideas? i cant get myself to the gym...i have 3 jobs and i'm very active, but everytime i'm about to go...i have to take my foster child somewhere or my back is killing me..... any ideas on dieting for quick weight loss? i'm scared

I can't weight! I am so ready to get the weight off. I am very nervous. I have never had surgery before.