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Thanks Ashley that helped! Im going to start packing my bag soon for the 23rd so you gave some good options!

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Thank you, Ladies! Sending hugs and prayers to you both as you start your PostOp journey towards a healthier you. I just love this community & am thankful that we have a voice and support system. Keep us updated! :)

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you are too fab!!!! Lets be friends kthanksbye ha ha

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@@bravobentley Girl, I have been thinking of you all week!!!!! How are you???? We need to connect!!!

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OK ladies, this is it. Tomorrow morning to be at the hospital at 9 am. Surgery set for 10:30. Doctor said it will take 3 hours. Kinda jumpy and have a stress headache.

Positive vibes and prayers your way!!! ????

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Please feel free to add your recommendations!

Loved the video! I love YouTube. You can do and find anything on there...if u want you can check me out on there too at Mona Mee.

You totally read my mind bc I was just telling friendni needed to look up what to bring so I can start gathering my items... 7-17-14 is coming up fast!

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<p>OK ladies, this is it. Tomorrow morning to be at the hospital at 9 am. Surgery set for 10:30.</p> <p>Doctor said it will take 3 hours.</p> <p>Kinda jumpy and have a stress headache.</p>

Best of luck to you Lorraine, I'm going in at 8am tomorrow! Whoa it's really happening for us!!!! So surreal!

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Sending hugs and prayers your way! You've got this! :)

Keep us updated!!!

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Lorraine.. good luck with the surgery tomorrow, you will do just fine! I will send loads of positive thoughts and healing energies your way! :rolleyes:

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I have a question in regards to post op clothing after surgery/ going home from hospital. I have watched a lot of videos on youtube and a lot of women have said they wore a sports bra home and during the first 2 weeks of healing. Being a plus sized woman with a well developed chest, I have always avoided sports bras because they tend not to fit properly once you get into the D sized cups and beyond. Do any of you have any suggestions? Are you going home braless?? Any advice would be welcome.

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Great question! I have an ample bosom as well and will be wearing just a soft cup bra home. Whatever you're most comfortable with though. I also have a bra that hooks in the front that I also contemplated wearing. Good luck and Godspeed to you...and your twins! :)

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aww thanks, Ashlee... I am leaning towards the soft cup and contemplating the front closure, that way I won't have to fasten in front and twirl around to the back for a back closure bra. The ladies, (aka the twins) will be fine.. I hope. Thanks for your great video on what to bring, I started writing my list thanks to you!

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