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Monday morning Nov 7th w/ Dr Kelly! It's almost HERE!

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Brittanysiemens    3

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It's finally feeling real (I say as I am starvvvving while sipping Gatorade walking around)!

I am getting picked up Sunday afternoon, my mom will be with me.

I have been working intensely with a fitness trainer 4x a week since august, doing daily cardio, watching my diet to get in the best shape possible (and it's worked, I haven't been this light in 8 YEARS!).

I am bringing my mom, who has an eating disorder (but the other way around, she is anorexic) and I am fearful of what they may think when I walk in with her, especially since I've got as small as I can on my own. Maybe i am just being silly...

I'm kind of "with blinders on" until the actual surgery is over, once I know I'm alive (silly but true!) and I'm conscious and walking off the gas, I feel like I can exhale.

I'll be posting as soon as I'm conscious with photos (if they let me take them).

I am so joyous to think I will get to be as healthy as I possibly can with my weight for life. I've always had a hard time with keeping a healthy relationship with food, not obsessing, but it's been hard. I've been overweight since I was 5, I just can't wait to finally take control.

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Good Luck Brittany...you'll be in good hands. I had my surgery on November 3rd... recovery has been a bit harder for me than the other gals down here. Dr. Kelly and staff have been really good, and I have no complaints! Keep us posted on your progess!

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Brittanysiemens    3

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Oh I might get to see you! Glad you are doing ok, and they are taking care of you in your rougher recovery.

It's been a while since I've had surgery, but I used to handle it well. Ive never had bariatric surgery, so this will go as good as it will. I'm excited, nervous, and just want it done already :)

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I'm sitting here alone in my room at florence Hospital, a female dr. came in and did my paperwork, and they brought me a "meal" of broth, Jello, tea and some really nice tart apple juice.

I got my mom a room a the Lucerna for two nights prior, I had asked my coordinator to set it up when I booked but I guess there was no reservation made- no prob though, Ricardo and I stopped by and they had space and gave me a special rate. I love my mom, but I knew I wanted some alone time before surgery. Theyre bringing her by tomorrow before surgery.

Everything has gone just fine, everyone has been pleasant...I feel a bit lonely, I'm slightly anxious and just pray everything goes well.

...just as I type this, dr. Kelly payed me a personal visit! He was so calming, but not in an intentional "calm down" way, he was just so helpful and truly wanted to answer my questions. He was extremely sweet, I feel very at peace now. I am confident that things will go as well as they can.

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I am so happy for you. I send prayers up that everything will be fine. Your on your way!! I cant wait for my day November 22nd with Dr Aceves so i no how u feel. Much blessing on surgery and recovery! Congrats....

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Brittanysiemens    3

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Shellnsons is here! She's doing great, we were just talking. She's made me feel so at ease, it's so great to hang out with someone who has already gone through the surgery just a day ago.

I am really excited, I can't wait.

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Brittanysiemens    3

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I got out of surgery within 31 minutes, and now I'm very sore but so happy it's done and everything is good so far

Dr. Kelly is the BEST! he's been so helpful and kind the entire time.

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Brittanysiemens    3

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I got out of surgery within 31 minutes, and now I'm very sore but so happy it's done and everything is good so far

Dr. Kelly is the BEST! he's been so helpful and kind the entire time.

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Brittanysiemens    3

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I got out of surgery within 31 minutes, and now I'm very sore but so happy it's done and everything is good so far

Dr. Kelly is the BEST! he's been so helpful and kind the entire time.

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