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Are you feeling ready? I'm researching and shopping and arranging. It's like having another baby' date=' but without the midnight screaming and diapers (I hope). Are you looking for a surgery bud, because I could use one.[/quote']

I feel like a squirrel gathering nuts for the winter. I have been planning and shopping like a crazy person. I still don't feel like I have enough stored. My surgery is 11/19 and starting my pre-op diet today.

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OK, so tomorrow is it. All the work is done. Been on pre op diet for 2 weeks. It wasn't as bad as i thought, so i think this is going to be successful! Can't wait to start my new life. Good luck to everyone!

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Have to check in to the hospital in an hour. Im just really thirsty, but not nervous. No doubts, no regrets!! Won't be long now before I wake up on the losing side. Good luck all you Nov 4th buddies!! I'll try to post later when it's over.

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At the hospital now.. Only a couple of hours till its my time...

Good morning November Sleeverific! You are in my prayers....success is around the corner! As I await my date I want you to know that I am very proud of you neighbor! Kim :-)

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Have to check in to the hospital in an hour. Im just really thirsty' date=' but not nervous. No doubts, no regrets!! Won't be long now before I wake up on the losing side. Good luck all you Nov 4th buddies!! I'll try to post later when it's over.[/quote']

Hugs from Schuamburg, IL! My date is November 26th....soon you will be waking up to a new you mentally, physically, and happily! Bravo! Kim :-)

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Its not what others think. Its about your health, your life. Believe me people will think what they want and I couldn't care less. Its all about Me, my child and my husband. If I can get healthier for them, then poo on everybody else!!

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Its not what others think. Its about your health, your life. Believe me people will think what they want and I couldn't care less. Its all about Me, my child and my husband. If I can get healthier for them, then poo on everybody else!!

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At the hospital now.. Only a couple of hours till its my time...

Best luck think skinny thought. .sending prayers!!

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At the hospital now.. Only a couple of hours till its my time...

Sorry Chris I'm a little late but it's never to late to say a prayer ;). Hope all went well and a quick recovery!! Congrats on your new journey!

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Just checked into the hospital. I am surprised how calm I am, for now anyway. Good luck to all of my fellow sleevers today! See you on the loser's side.

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My 2 week pre-op is today 1 with the surgeon & then the other with the bariatric nurse..what should I expect?? I don't think my doctor does liquid diets...will they do blood work today? anyone else have 2 week before surgery appoints?

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