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Today's The Day!

I have to be at the hospital in about an hour and a half, with surgery to begin about 2 hours after that. After the date changing 3 times and a million stressors, it's time! Wish me luck! I'll update as soon as I feel able to.

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      Thanks for the advice!! I am getting so ready now. Today more than ever. I feel a peace and acceptance coming over me all of a sudden today.

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    Thanks for the advice!! I am getting so ready now. Today more than ever. I feel a peace and acceptance coming over me all of a sudden today.

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    I took a bath shortly after having gall bladder surgery yrs ago...laid back to wash my hair and then used my core muscles to sit up...worst mistake ever...I agree...don't use the tummy muscles for a while!!

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    I took a bath shortly after having gall bladder surgery yrs ago...laid back to wash my hair and then used my core muscles to sit up...worst mistake ever...I agree...don't use the tummy muscles for a while!!

    That sounds awful! I know when I did it, it was the most pain I've experienced post-op, ever!

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