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Oh I got this off my surgeons Facebook page. I thought it was suitable.

Thank you all. I'm not sure what I'd tell my BFF. I'd be scared of losing her too. I suppose I'd tell her to go with her heart/gut. And yesterday MY gut and heart were fine. I have read about all sorts of complications up until this point and they didnt phase me. I'm not sure what happened today, it just kindof hot me out of the blue. We'll wee how I feel in the next couple of days. I still have a good 2-3 weeks before I pay my deposit and book my flight. Maybe I'm just at a point where this is turning more from excitement to readiness. I think this is just something I really need to do an ill regret it if I don't. I need to be a better mommy. A confident one. One who actually goes places and is happy. Right now I just stay in the house almost all the time. I just don't feel like being seen in public. I've lost 60 lbs alone before. Felt great but didnt stick to it and Literally gained it al back as soon As I lost it. I can't continue to live this way. Oh and hiosiergirl, my rump is rediculous too!!! Zomg!! O.o

I'm having doubts today. Things like Can't you just do that diet that was the most successful and stick to it this time? You could be one of he ____% that gets a leak or other life threatening thing. You could use that self paymoney for other things. Your kids could have nicer clothes for school etc. Do you really want to risk your life and possibly leave your husband jobless, and kids motherless? I have 3-4 weeks left, depending on a few factors and I was 100% ready until today. No idea what happened. In really starting to feel Scared, lame for not being able to do this alone, worried for my family, etc. so many emotions. I know this is "normal" and this is probably the 5th post this week about getting nervous(I've only read one) but for some reason today I'm really feeling BIG feelings. Not sure what I'm looking for? Been there done that types of stories? A pat on the back? Reassurance that I'm doing the right thing? Even skmeone to talk me OUT of sirgery. I just don't know. Is this REALLY normal? EDIT: I probably should have put this in "PRE op"

Was it expedited?

Perfect, thank you so much!!

I'm really wiggin out too. I have only done the passport part, I'm nervous about all of it. I've never flown, never booked a flight etc. and I haven't the slightest clue what to do once I get in the doors of the first airport. What to do when I get off my plane. I picture myself like a headless chicken. Usually In high stress situations I get a debilitating migraine and that wouldn't help matters. I want to see my pcp for anxiety meds or muscle relaxants but owe some money and might not be able to get in. Sigh. Anyway, this isn't my tread I don't intend to take your thread over, but I just wanted you to know that I am wigging out too.

Mine too. I imagine they'll just be in my armpits like they always are when I lay on my back. Haha

I want to tell my dr. But I'm afraid to mention mx. People try to talk me out of going left and right and I really don't want him doing he same. Anyone else? Are drs more educated about the validity of mx drs than well meaning friends and family, or no?

Yes, please keep us posted! Can't wait to see the outcome. Did you take before pics?

I have watched videos of Tt's and the part hat always gets me la how they see the muscles together. O.O how in the world does that stay and not just break and pop back to they way they were eventually? I'm not looking for an actual answer really, just saying. It's so weird!!! That said, I'd like To get this done eventually. Can't wait for pics!!

I had it. I honestly wouldn't recommend it for anyone in the obese category, it was just too hard and I was fit. I HATED it. I'd rather work out at medium intensity for an hour vs. wanting to die for 30 minutes. In pretty sure she even says that in the video" about now you should feel like you're Dieing. GOOD!" I will probably get a copy if this again when I'm around 150 lbs. or less. Lol I like the walk at home DVDs.

Well. I was typing that I'd go without it if my passport doesn't come in time, but oh yeah!! They sent the bc in with the passport application. Id kinda need that, huh? Lol. Praying it comes before the 22nd at least!!

I just stumbled upon this video and thought it was neat to see the hospital. It IS little, huh? She has a few other interesting videos too. Maybe she's on vst?

The 15th or the 22nd, it all depends on when the income taxes and passport arrive. I looked at the wrong month on my phone calendar and was thinking you had 4 weeks left but you're right. This means I have 3 or 4 weeks left. Yayayayaya. Lol

Squeeeeel! So happy for you.

Walk at home DVDs are a good place to start for beginners, especially the only walking ones.

Woohoo!! I'm getting nervous and excited for you!!! I MIGHT be there woth you, I have a feeling that I won't be able until the 22nd. Ish I wish we could go together! I'm so with you on the "I was just saying that I couldn't wait 4 months and now it's almost here" thing. Ohhhh it's so close! Our lives are going to change positively so much!! I feel hope. It's a good feeling, huh!?

Oh man this must be scary! I'm so sorry.

Please, don't put that POISON or any other into your body!! This surgery is your last ditch effort to get healthy and be a better you, and I applaud you for being so brave and thinking about yourself instead of him. If he was too much of an ahole to love and respect you for doing something so beautiful for yourself, he's DEFINATELY not worth you self destructing. You don't want to look back on your life and remember when a loser left your side because you wanted to take care of you, and you self destructed. I watched my grandpa die of lung cancer a few years ago. He couldn't walk 2 yards to his closet without turning purple and coughing up blood into his Kleenex. He died 3 weeks after that visit. No man is worth that, damn sure not a selfish insecure manchild. Honey, a real man would be proud of you. He'd hug you when you return alive. He'd stand by you every minute of your journey. I understand you're hurting because he left, and because he wasn't that man. That man is out there somewhere, waiting to meet this confident, healthy, strong partner. . Don't mourn him, Celebrate the fact that you can now move on and do better.

Those compression pants look great. I'd honestly wear crop length though, because you're going to get hot!

Put the username in the email box. I had to ask too.