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cdonarumo
on 11/11/09 12:38 am - chelsea, MA
Hi All:

I'm new and I just received my surgery date of 12/28/09.  I really enjoy this board and I find it very helpful.  I am so excited, but scared and overwhelmed as well.  Any tips/advice would be greatly appreciated, especially with the diet 2 weeks post op.  I am having my surgery at BIDMC with Dr. Schneider.

Cindy
Just Brooke
on 11/11/09 12:57 am
I have no experience with the 2 week diet before surgery since my surgeon does not require that ..but I just wanted to say Welcome!! 
    
Sue M.
on 11/11/09 3:50 am - Nantucket, MA
Congrats on your date!  What a way to prepare for the new year!!!!

I had 4 weeks of blended diet post-op.  Lots of protein shakes and sugar free pudding.  mashed potato with chicken broth flavored protein powder was yummy too. 
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE   I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009   (34.59)  PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010  (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21)  PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20

Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
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LisaBC86
on 11/11/09 7:46 am - Bridgewater, MA
All normal emotions !! But you're in good hands at that hospital and with that Doctor !!! The best advice I can give - is give yourself time to REST !!!  Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster, FOLLOW the doctors advice no matter how hard it is, Take your supplements !!  Oh don't step on the scale everyday - leave it at once a week ! 

Also not sure if I've mentioned our group in Bridgewater but you are welcome to come - if you want any info. please PM me !!

 Highest (that I know of) 285  Weight when I started the process 277
Night before surgery 263
  Goal weight 160


Smile ! You'll make the world a happier place !
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kgrenier12
on 12/1/09 10:17 pm - pembroke, MA
Hi Cindy:

Welcome.

congrats on your date.

i'm booked 12/8

post your progress!

Kerry

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