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Just siting waiting to go in for my operation. Just found out that the anesthesiologist I was supposed to have is booked off on an urgent case so he is going to find me a subtitle substitute. I am supposed to go in at 1pm for surgery but things seem to be running behind today. No nerves yet I assume they'll kick in when I get in the room with my gown on it'll be more real.

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Good luck! I'm sure all will go well. and don't be nervous--you are making a great decision to change your life for the better. Keep us updated on your progress!

Lisa

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I'm also waiting.... All hooked up to the IV and listening to all the beeps.

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Good luck guys. See you both on the losers bench!

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Haha funny! I can't wait to be on the losers bench! I have lost 15 pounds in the last few weeks & I can't wait to drop even more!! I had to maintain my weight for awhile for insurance reasons so it's been nice being able to lose without worrying. I have 3 hours to wait because his first case went really bad :( like 3 hours turned into 6 hours & pushed me & the 2nd case back. So I am sitting in pre-op watching Bones re-runs all hooked up to my IV's & waiting for my new operating room time which is now 5ish... It's a long day for me & my surgeon.

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@InspirationMySon. You appear to be upbeat and positive even with the delay. That is great. So the one that went bad was also a sleeve surgery? And if so, why did they tell you?

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They simply said that his first surgery went over by 3 hours, and that he was in with his next patient they do it to keep you informed. I am diabetic they have to monitor my sugars & I am sure they want to make sure I am not getting anxious while I wait. I am RNY not a sleeve patient I don't know what the other patients were just that he does 3 surgeries in a day not only weight loss as he is a gastro surgeon & that I was getting pushed back...

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Hope you both did well.

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I hated the waiting part. Being all hooked up to an IV and nowhere to go. It gets frustrating. I waited two hours for my anesthesiologist to come see me. I thought they forgot about me. I actually called the nurse and asked.

But afterwards it will feel like minutes that you waited. It's worth it. See both of you on the losers bench!

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@InspirationMySon. Ok, I will be waiting with you!

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@@inspiration my son only ten more minutes til the best decision in your life . When you wake we will all be here cheering you on . What an amazing person you are to have to patiently wait all day long . I can say I probably would not be handling as well . I am understanding but what a long day for both you and the dr. Prayers being sent to you for a speedy recovery and see you in the losers bench it's an amazing feeling to finally getting your body and weight under control !!!

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Good luck... It went by so quickly for me and I don't remember a thing.

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