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IrishEyes    59

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And ALREADY nervous. I don't have much support. Most family members don't understand, mostly the men. The females get it, though nervous too, but many are busy with children or out of state. Will keep praying. I have to remind myself that He gives the support I need.

Being on preop diet is making me a little emotional too. Being hungry has impacted my mood, which was unexpected.

Anyone have any tips for reducing anxiety?

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suepeeps    230

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The best advice I have is stay positive!! Mind/body healing makes a huge difference!!!

This the such a great journey you are starting. Think of what your life will be like when you shed the extra pounds. I am only a little over a week out and feeling great. So excited for what is to come!

Emotions definately play a part in this. Try to keep yourself busy and not dwell on things. This forum is a great place for support and so much information!

If you are feeling down just go look at some of the before/after pics!! What great incentive :)

Good luck to you!!

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nicmack31    18

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The best advice I can give you is be patient with yourself. I was very emotional after the surgery and would cry about stupid things. It seemed as though I had made a mistake, but now 7 months later I am SUPER happy with how I have progressed and how my new normal has become. Each day gets bettter, and then you start to see results! I can still eat all the foods I did before surgery, just in much smaller amounts. You can do this!

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IrishEyes    59

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Thank you both for responding. I truly appreciate it and the things you both said have brought me comfort. Not only now, but I will look back on them and read them when I need reminding. Thanks so much. :)

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Nacol    76

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I am ritght there w you on Friday. Today is not a good PreOp Day; just one of those days when my stomach is really talking.

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IrishEyes    59

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Wow, its great to see another person on the 21st! Seems most aren't having surgery on that day. I hear ya about preop diet. It has been hard for me the whole time. I feel I am constantly hungry. Have you been nervous?

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SoonToBeThinKAT    67

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It's funny how I have complained that no one was having surgery on the same day as me and my dr changed my surgery date! I'm now 9/19.

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IrishEyes    59

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Were you on the 21st originally?

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SoonToBeThinKAT    67

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Yes I was but I got a call this morning saying that the surgeon won't be able to do it Friday bc something came up.

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IrishEyes    59

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Oops, just saw your post about changing from the 21st. How exciting!! Are you ready for a few days earlier?? I think its great, less time to keep busy prior to surgery. I would love a few days shaved off the wait!! Congrats!

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Nacol    76

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No nervous feelings here...just ready to get it on! My surgery time is scheduled for Noon.

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SoonToBeThinKAT    67

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It's crazy bc I don't think I will ever be ready. I guess I'll be ready when they wheel me out! Lol

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JLS    10

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Congratulations SoonToBeThinKAT. I hope we can still be sleeve sisters despite you now being 2 days early.

IrishEyes and Nacol, I too am September 21st sleever. Just 3 more day ... oh boy!

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SoonToBeThinKAT    67

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Yes we can be! It's only 2 days:)

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for-and-only-me    5

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Soontobethinkat I am also scheduled for 9/19 at 8am arrive at hospital @ 530am. I am not nervous just ready to get it done so I can start phase two of this life altering change.

New me, new you... blessings

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