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I'm not scared (as I mentioned before) but I can't sleep. Anxious like a kid on Christmas Eve. Today I'm on full Clear liquids. I am imposing NPO orders on myself after 6pm today and not midnight. I'm mentally getting ready for L.A.S. = Life After Sleeve. This has been a loooooong journey. Three or six months is nothing compared to being overweight for 25 years. I'm finally ready. At 36 I am ready to break up with fat and find another body to get involved with. I've been up a while listening to Killswitch Engage to calm down. People say often that they can't wait. I could but why the HE** should I, LOL? Friday is near.

I feel like the person who's next in line at the bank.

I really want to take this opportunity to thank everyone here at VST for their advice, kind words and inspiration. I honestly believe without this site I never would have gone this far with the Sleeve. I would have nixed the idea and tried another fad diet. I would lose maybe 40lb and gain back 60. Push myself deeper into an abyss and try yet another diet. Thanks everyone. I'm gonna read through posts on here to learn and gain more knowledge.

See y'all on the "Loser's Bench"!!!!!!!!!!!!

N2B8R

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One more day! You got this brother, blast the killswitch and sail away into your happy place. Im rooting for you.

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One more day! You got this brother, blast the killswitch and sail away into your happy place. Im rooting for you.

Thanks a lot, CT!!!! I'm looking forward to my new life.

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Cool. I have been following your blog and posts, we are so similar in thinking, Im even close to going to CRNA school (Nurse Anesthetist) so we'll both be gassin' em. I think you are gonna do great.

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CRNA school is awesome I am told. Check out Keck (USoCal) and the program at Cal State Fullerton. All they usually require is 1-2 years of ICU experience. Most schools do. It's like being an Anesthesiologist with no call (sort of). Go do that, man!!!

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I'm soooo excited for you!!!! I mean, I am like extremely happy that you have made this decision!! I can hardly wait until my 3 and a half months are up so I can begin my LAS!!!! Blessings to you and keep us updated!!

I'm not scared (as I mentioned before) but I can't sleep. Anxious like a kid on Christmas Eve. Today I'm on full Clear Liquids. I am imposing NPO orders on myself after 6pm today and not midnight. I'm mentally getting ready for L.A.S. = Life After Sleeve. This has been a loooooong journey. Three or six months is nothing compared to being overweight for 25 years. I'm finally ready. At 36 I am ready to break up with fat and find another body to get involved with. I've been up a while listening to Killswitch Engage to calm down. People say often that they can't wait. I could but why the HE** should I, LOL? Friday is near.

I feel like the person who's next in line at the bank.

I really want to take this opportunity to thank everyone here at VST for their advice, kind words and inspiration. I honestly believe without this site I never would have gone this far with the Sleeve. I would have nixed the idea and tried another fad diet. I would lose maybe 40lb and gain back 60. Push myself deeper into an abyss and try yet another diet. Thanks everyone. I'm gonna read through posts on here to learn and gain more knowledge.

See y'all on the "Loser's Bench"!!!!!!!!!!!!

N2B8R

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Thank you, favoredone. I'll keep you posted on things as they progress.

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