Andrew . . . I'm assuming if you are this close to surgery, you've had to be on a pre-op diet in order to be ready for the surgery . . . and if this is something you want DESPERATELY enough . . . afterwards will be no harder than the last couple weeks have been. I think I've got the worst will power in the world . . . but I wanted this bad enough to quit smoking cold turkey and quit the cafine and carbonation the same day . . . and if I've done all that .. .I'm not going to mess it up now that the surgery is over (12-3). If you want this, it will work for you. There is support like crazy on these sites . . . and we're all here to cheer you on! You CAN do this! Best of luck! Chris

Hi Shasta - my date is the 12th too! Good luck to you as well.

Hi Sue - just found your post with your Dec 12th date which is mine too. I don't have any advice because I am only required to be on liquids the day before surgery, but I did want to wish you luck on your surgery. I think there are about 4 of us having surgery that day so it would be great to hear how everyone is doing postop.

Hello December REBIRTHS! I have been on this board for about 2 years now. My journey started back on '05 when I was banded with the lap band. I have failed miserably with my band and even had complications. My band slipped last May. Slippage is so rare, but I would be the fortunate one to have it happen to me! Anyway after almost 2 years of a weightloss I could have done without the band, I have finally been approved for gastric bypass!!! I am floored. I'm soooo sooo excited!!! I know any type of weightloss surgery is very hard work. I've already experienced one side already so the hard work part is true. I'm really motivated now to do the work! My bypass date is December 17th!!! Yea!!!! I was approved in 2 days with my insurance company. I've never heard of such a thing. It took we 3 weeks to get approved with my band, which is still good time for 2 years ago. God is sooo soo good for giving me yet another chance to fight and win the battle of the bulge. I am loooking for an angel as well and for any new friends I can arm myself with to begin this new journey and new life!! Congrats to all December surgeries!!!

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