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Tibbie    55

Tibbie
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Man - my surgery isn't until the 23rd - and I'm seriously having a hard time concentrating on my job or ANYTHING else!!!! Anyone else having this problem? I need to get my work done - and my head is pretty much NOT in it at all! All I can think about is this surgery!!!

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boots321    42

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Agreed! I am the same way! I keep sneaking off to the forum....its like my new addiction! Work 5 minutes and then...poof.....concentration is gone!

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Bubbaloo10    55

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When I was on the 2 week pre-op liquid diet, I got scatterbrained too. I don't think the diet had alot to do with it. I think the problem was that I was so single-mindedly focused on what I needed to do to keep my head in the game that all other things went to the back burner. Not to worry.....it will get better after surgery

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stoopsket57    7

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My date is also 5-23 and I'm completely obsessed. Sneaking to the bathroom to check this site. I really need to concentrate at work. Can't wait till it's done and there's no more second guessing.

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Tibbie    55

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LOL - soooo glad to know it's not just me! I keep checking on the forum as well!

And Benjammin - I hear ya. I too am paying for mine. I still have $5100.00 to come up with - so on top of everything else - I'm stressing over that - waiting to hear on a loan. I think once that is set in stone - I will feel much better.

I agree with everyone - this forum is my new addiction! Trading one for the other! LOL Maybe it's because the majority of us have fought this battle for so long - and now that things are in motion - we can't wait to get our new lives started!

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Tibbie    55

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Thanks Benjammin! I appreciate it!! I will for sure check it out!

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Swimmer    199

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I was the same way prior to surgery. I ruud read on here every night and morning. I found it hard to think about anything else. Thankfully at three months out things are much better. It's all consuming and a huge change and you want to be sure you are ready. It will get better. Best wishes!

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Tibbie    55

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Thanks Swimmer! Appricate it! Is that a pic of you and your baby? Beautiful pic!!!

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Swimmer    199

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Yes, thanks it's an old one. I hate having my picture taken. :)

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Tibbie    55

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Ah yes...don't we all! LOL - well - either way - it's a beautiful pic old or new ;)

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