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I guess you all do not understand.. It is the power of the SUB CONSCENCE ....you are sleeping and you do not hear the music.. but it is your music.. so it is comforting you in some way... it keeps you calm...and the way you go under is the way you come out.. I did say "I do not have a husband" to greet me when I come out, he has Alzheimer's and will be at home with my older Son.....Wish you all well....JewelJ

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Sorry. I certainly didn't mean to offend. Whatever works for you. I know there are plenty of people who go to Mexico and do it alone.

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Best health fix ever! I am 67 and sleeved 2+ months and loving my new life!!!!!

That is wonderful ! Good to hear. Congratulations ! I am going to be 59. Just had my first appts this week, met the surgeon. Today the dietition. Hoping my surgery date will be in late May.

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So sorry to hear about your husband JewelJ, it must be very hard on you and your children.

You seem to have picked an amazing compassionate surgeon, you are blessed.

I wish you and yours all the best and I will be thinking of you next week...

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Jewell, I love the idea of your own music, wish I would have thought of that sooner

I am not sure how to add you as my friend on here

I'm over being nervous, now I'm in my to do list and ready for this journey to get started

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Indigo

Thank you

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Zoumommy,

In two weeks you will be saying why was I worried. I am sure you'll be fine. Good luck. Your day is almost here and all your hard work will be worth it.

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The longest part of my surgery day was when they wheeled me into the staging room - I was the first patient of the day. I in there all by myself. There was a TV and I watched it a little, but not much. My patient coordinator sat down with me for a little bit. I actually took a little nap - the drugs must have caught up to me at that point. I remember them wheeling me into the OR and starting to get strapped in when a voice above me said, "Breath deep and count to 3" I remember counting to one. The next thing I knew I was awake and in a different room. I asked the nurse if he was done operating and she said "yes". I asked if she was sure - she offered to show me the incisions, but I declined.

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No offence taken ladies. Different things for different people. Being a caretaker i'm trying to get healthy so I can do a better job.. the Music helps me get through.. I do wish you all well on your journey. i'm feeling a cold coming on, so I was resting today.. But have to wrap some things up tomorrow and monday. I just wish this cold weather would go AWAY... Best of luck to you all. oh ZOUMOMMY.. just hit my name. IT WILL bring up my bio.. look to the right. it will read "add as a friend" just click on it. GOOD LUCK....JewelJ

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Congrats Jewel... you will do great!

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Totally normal zoumommy. I was super excited and knew I wanted this surgery....even started my preop diet 2 days early! Then 2 days before surgery I pretty much had an anxiety attack over my decision. Shaking, crying, could hardly breath. Then literally sitting on my hospital bed with an IV catheter in my arm just 1/2 hour before surgery I had doubts again. My sister volunteered to sneak me out of there if I wasn't absolutely sure. But in the end I knew this was the best decision and at 6 weeks out I have no regrets.

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