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I will be getting my Ekg,Lab,and chest x ray this morning. I'm so nervous. My surgery will be this Friday. I would like to share a personal story. I feel very calm that my surgery will come out fine. My husband passed away 1 yr ago and for some reason I feel his presence besides me all the time. I know he won't let me down. And in God's power I will make it through. I'm just asking for a prayer to safe revovery. Thanks for the support.- Vanessa :-) :')

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Hi i had my surgery 3 weeks ago and if yours goes as smooth as mine your going to do great.

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Hi i had my surgery 3 weeks ago and if yours goes as smooth as mine your going to do great.

Thank you ... I will keep you updated.

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U got this girl! Praying for u :)

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Good Luck!

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Welcome to your new life! I got sleeved a week ago today. I was a ball of nerves but I'm in love with my new little tummy! Feels like I've had it forever! Best wishes!!!!

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Best of luck to you, Vanessa. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

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Good luck with everything, and I am so sorry to hear about your husband, that is so sad.. I couldn't imagine what you have been through. The revision for me was very smooth.. Good luck honey.. My thoughts and prayer are with you..

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Best wishes, Vanessa for an uneventful surgery and easy recovery.....will keep you in my prayers!

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It's going to be fine...I have no doubt you have an angel watching over you. I'm sorry for your loss.

Prayers heading your way for a successful surgery, quick recovery and fantastic results! :)

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I will be getting my Ekg' date='Lab,and chest x ray this morning. I'm so nervous. My surgery will be this Friday. I would like to share a personal story. I feel very calm that my surgery will come out fine. My husband passed away 1 yr ago and for some reason I feel his presence besides me all the time. I know he won't let me down. And in God's power I will make it through. I'm just asking for a prayer to safe revovery. Thanks for the support.- Vanessa :-) :')[/quote']

Vanessa you will do well and have a safe and speedy recovery. Your husband is your guardian angel. Keeping watch over you. His presence will always surround you especially during trying times when you're feeling alone his spirit will be their to comfort you.

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I will be getting my Ekg' date='Lab,and chest x ray this morning. I'm so nervous. My surgery will be this Friday. I would like to share a personal story. I feel very calm that my surgery will come out fine. My husband passed away 1 yr ago and for some reason I feel his presence besides me all the time. I know he won't let me down. And in God's power I will make it through. I'm just asking for a prayer to safe revovery. Thanks for the support.- Vanessa :-) :')[/quote']

My husband passed away 4 yrs ago and I was the same as you. I knew he would be there and I would be all right. I had to go through some bumps in the road before surgery and I kept wondering if he was saying Dont do It but when I found my surgeon and he recommended the sleeve everything fell into place- I believe he wasn't telling me not to, he was leading me to the best outcome. I had no pain, no nausea. I am 3 mos out, down over 60 lbs sine pre op and couldn't be happier about it. I was very calm on surgery day- no fears.

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So very sorry for your loss. I am sending prayers for you. Keep us posted on your recovery (which I have no doubt will be great) remember we are here as a community for you.

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My husband passed away 4 yrs ago and I was the same as you. I knew he would be there and I would be all right. I had to go through some bumps in the road before surgery and I kept wondering if he was saying Dont do It but when I found my surgeon and he recommended the sleeve everything fell into place- I believe he wasn't telling me not to' date=' he was leading me to the best outcome. I had no pain, no nausea. I am 3 mos out, down over 60 lbs sine pre op and couldn't be happier about it. I was very calm on surgery day- no fears.[/quote']

Thank you . I have been through a lot in one year but I still manage to stand strong. He was a kind of person with a strong and positive attitude. He was in the military so I learned a lot being a patient army wife. And I also feel like I want an answer from him letting me know if I should do it or not. But I know he will follow me thru.

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