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Well it's the big day tomorrow for me. I have had my band in and out a few years later and was fine, but for some reason today I am really tearful. Maybe it's because it's a bigger op and a bigger recovery time, I don't know. I am just really worried this time round :-(

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I have my Pre admit appointment today, then meet with Dr Frenzel who is doing my surgery June 27th. I am from Southwest Missouri, but I'm having my surgery at Forest Park hospital in Dallas Texas.

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I have my Pre admit appointment today' date=' then meet with Dr Frenzel who is doing my surgery June 27th. I am from Southwest Missouri, but I'm having my surgery at Forest Park hospital in Dallas Texas.[/quote']

I'm at Forest Park Dallas the 27th too!!! I arrive at 5:30am for surgery with Dr. Davidson at 7:30am. Good Luck to you!!!!

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My prayers are with u' date=' my date is the 26th too! I find out this evening what time to show up! Excited and scared

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Thanks. I have to be there for 7.30am UK time. I have idea what time they will take me in. I am hoping I will be first up. Good luck to you too :-)

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Getting sleeves today. Currently waiting on the pre op crew to gets ready.

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Getting sleeves today. Currently waiting on the pre op crew to gets ready.

Good luck and a speedy recovery.

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From ks. Haveing mine today I'm ready for my new life ...

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What happened Little Bits?

I keep getting this growling sensation after drinking large amounts of liquids. It's internal, because no one else can hear it, but it feels very uncomfortable.

I also struggle with the feeling that I get as liquids drop into my sleeve. It reminds me of a roof leaking and the Water plopping into a bucket...ewww. That's the only way that I can describe it...

Anyway, there isn't any pain...just extreme discomfort. At first, I dreaded drinking fluids but I'm getting better with it.

Little Bits

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I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better. My surgery is tomorrow.

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I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better. My surgery is tomorrow.

Thanks Chuckles. Please don't let my experience scare you. In actuality, things could be a lot worse. I did have major surgery...good luck & keep me posted.

Little Bits

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June 13th in Louisiana

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I'm getting so nervous/excited! My surgery is Wednesday the 27th! I'm on day six of my liquid diet right now. This is all so surreal!

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My surgery is tomorrow @8:45.

Ain't no stoppin us now,were on the move !!!!!!<br />Sincerely<br /> Zeta

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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