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Surgery Tomorrow 11/11/13

I don't know whether to be scare or excited. i mostly feel indifferent, is that weird? I'm down 15 pounds and jus ready to get it over with. anyone else going in tomorrow?

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  • Good luck. I was sleeved on March 15 th and it's the best thing I've done. After surgery I did go through a down stage where I wondered what I had done to myself but now after 100 lb loss I feel amaz

  • My surgery date is also 11/11/13!!! I'm so ready for this journey of life to begin

  • Yes. Me. My surgery is tomorrow. It feels surreal. Unreal. And just. Am I really doing this ? ( eyes wide)

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The "sleeve" is your stomach or what is left of it anyway. I've went through a lot of scared phases always focussing on the negative possibilities. now I'm just sure everything will go well and i will get through this. Where is your surgery? Mine is in Reno, NV.

Lena, my surgery is in Overland Park, KS. Thanks for explaining the sleeve to me.

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Best of luck to you tomorrow! I'll be thinking of you.

I don't know whether to be scare or excited. i mostly feel indifferent, is that weird? I'm down 15 pounds and jus ready to get it over with. anyone else going in tomorrow?

Yes. Me. My surgery is tomorrow. It feels surreal. Unreal. And just. Am I really doing this ? ( eyes wide)

Good luck. I was sleeved on March 15 th and it's the best thing I've done. After surgery I did go through a down stage where I wondered what I had done to myself but now after 100 lb loss I feel amazing. Just be prepared for the low days but remember it's normal. You will be fine xxx

Good luck!!

Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers. I am sure you will be fine just think about it as if today is the last day of your weight troubles. Tomorrow begins your new journey. I am so happy for you keep us updated!!!

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Thank you all for all the well wishes. Good luck to everyone else. As for constipation.....i am not sure about normal, i just feel like i don't have enough in my body to need to go. Hope it doesn't all hit me tomorrow....lol.

Good luck ya'll!!!! Tomorrow is my one week celebration. Many changes have happened this last week but oh so worth it!!!!! Get your fluids and get up and walk as soon as you can!!!! Can't wait to read your stories on the losers bench....

If you are looking for extra support we have a facebook group full of very friendly caring members from this site. We have 5 members scheduled for surgery on the 11th.. if you want to join us on our journey there just message me your email and I will send you an invite. It is a secret group and not visible to others who are not a part of it.. Good luck tomorrow, healing thoughts.

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