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After about 7 months of jumping through hoops and willing this day to come... It all seems so fast! I (cognitively) feel ready and prepared but my body betrays my nerves. I've got this wierd trembly lip thing, a headache, and a SEVERE case of the grouchies.

Ah well, the bag is packed, the house is in order, I'm scrubbed and clean. I've done everything the surgeon asked me to along the way so I know it's all in God's hands now. I have to be at the hospital at 10:30, surgery at 12:30, a 30 hour stay... by this time 2 days from now I'll be home and well on my way to beginning the rest of my life. :D

Wish me luck!

Bellah

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ALL THE BEST BELLAH!!!! You are right, you are in God's hands. God bless and we will see you on the loser's bench!!

Deb B)

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Good luck to you! I'm amazed you're even writing today! My surgery is in 2 1/2 weeks so I'll watch for your updates! And thank you ahead of time!

After about 7 months of jumping through hoops and willing this day to come... It all seems so fast! I (cognitively) feel ready and prepared but my body betrays my nerves. I've got this wierd trembly lip thing, a headache, and a SEVERE case of the grouchies.

Ah well, the bag is packed, the house is in order, I'm scrubbed and clean. I've done everything the surgeon asked me to along the way so I know it's all in God's hands now. I have to be at the hospital at 10:30, surgery at 12:30, a 30 hour stay... by this time 2 days from now I'll be home and well on my way to beginning the rest of my life. :D

Wish me luck!

Bellah

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After about 7 months of jumping through hoops and willing this day to come... It all seems so fast!

Wish me luck!

Bellah

Good Luck Bellah!!! Cheers to a safe surgery and speedy recovery!!

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So whoever said the first 72 hours are the worst genuinely seemed to hit the nail on the head!

I'm happily chugging into day 4 right now and am optimistic the worst is behind me. Some pain but not unbearable. Some nausea but I was told to expect it.

All in all it was a safe, efficient surgery. I went home after a day and a half in the hospital, and things seem to be getting easier everyday. Sip, walk, rest, repeat!

Thank you for all the kind words and prayers, I KNOW they helped. I will add a more detailed description of the surgery experience to my blog in a few days. Too tired right now.

Baby steps, right? :D

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So whoever said the first 72 hours are the worst genuinely seemed to hit the nail on the head!

I'm happily chugging into day 4 right now and am optimistic the worst is behind me. Some pain but not unbearable. Some nausea but I was told to expect it.

All in all it was a safe, efficient surgery. I went home after a day and a half in the hospital, and things seem to be getting easier everyday. Sip, walk, rest, repeat!

Thank you for all the kind words and prayers, I KNOW they helped. I will add a more detailed description of the surgery experience to my blog in a few days. Too tired right now.

Baby steps, right? :D

Bellah

I'm so glad to see that your surgery went well. I'm just starting my journey. Starting to jump through the hoops and can't wait to be on the other side. Just wanted to say that when you put ANYTHING in God's hands, it's always in the right place, at the right time with the right outcome. So glad He said yes to your prayers, and I know He's saying yes to mine too!

Take care of yourself now and He'll take care of everything else.

Donna

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After about 7 months of jumping through hoops and willing this day to come... It all seems so fast! I (cognitively) feel ready and prepared but my body betrays my nerves. I've got this wierd trembly lip thing, a headache, and a SEVERE case of the grouchies.

Ah well, the bag is packed, the house is in order, I'm scrubbed and clean. I've done everything the surgeon asked me to along the way so I know it's all in God's hands now. I have to be at the hospital at 10:30, surgery at 12:30, a 30 hour stay... by this time 2 days from now I'll be home and well on my way to beginning the rest of my life. :D

Wish me luck!

Bellah

Good luck. You will be fine!

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