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Counting down at T- 3 days and I'm stressed about things surrounding surgery, but ironically not the surgery itself, I want to make sure my FMLA pay is approved, I need the mechanic to work on my car, I need slippers, and I want my wife to stop stressing so much, I was even ok when I got a call on Thursday telling me that my surgeon had an emergency and would be out of the office 3 weeks, and asked if I wanted to keep my date and have his partner do it, of course I said yes, I've gotten to know the people and Dr.'s in the office, I guess I'm confident that my surgery will be ok, hut I want everything else to fall into place ! Lol

# worry bout the mud not the rain#

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I am scheduled for June 23. I am scared. My intellect knows this is a good choice, but my emotions are not there. I can't wait to hear about your experience. You will do great!!

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June 25th is my official date for now...if feels like I might have a few more hurdles due to needing a Upper GI and being self pay...everyone wants the money upfront before I even get an apt and extra fees that I hadn't planned for are appearing :( I'm hoping everything works out and I'll be sleeved on schedule!!!

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Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are placed in patients who have a history of or are at risk of developing blood clots in the legs, including patients: diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). with pulmonary embolus.

Interesting. I have a history of blood clots and was told I'd go on lovenox afterwards, but no IVC thingy. I might call the surgeon and ask...

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Hi, I had mine done in June 3rd 2015!!

I am now a Looser (in the most happy and positive ways)!

I am still not 100% but improving each day and am so excited (and fearful) of the journey to come!

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June 25th is my official date for now...if feels like I might have a few more hurdles due to needing a Upper GI and being self pay...everyone wants the money upfront before I even get an apt and extra fees that I hadn't planned for are appearing :( I'm hoping everything works out and I'll be sleeved on schedule!!!

Praying everything works out for you!

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I am scheduled for June 20th in Mexico. I started my pre-op diet a few days ago and so far so good, but I'm dreading the clear liquid stage. I'm excited but also a little nervous. Glad to see so many others going through this process around the same time as I am.

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@@Daisy Girl, and @@hopefulmom76, yeah!!! I'm scheduled for June 12 too!!! Nervous, excited, and wondering if I can get everything done in my to do list before surgery!!! That includes, my house cleaned, my car worked on in the next four days!

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Starting pre op diet today for June 23rd surgery. Here we go????

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I am scheduled for June 23. I am scared. My intellect knows this is a good choice, but my emotions are not there. I can't wait to hear about your experience. You will do great!!

June 23rd for me too, started pre op diet today

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I am on June 15, excited and I am on day 6 of my restricted diet. Now bad so far. Glad I can still eat raw carrots, gives me something to crunch! I go on liquids only the day before, but doesn't have to be clear. I have lost 23 lbs through my 3 month diet and up till now. I have told my parents who were not happy, I have posted it on my Facebook page and have told the four families that I watch their kiddos. I didn't tell my in-laws, but my hubby did. I DONT LIKE THEM AND THEY STRESS ME OUR. So I have not even been around them since starting my journey in January. I am trying to enjoy the transformation and not hear any negative comments from people who are suppose to be supporting me through this journey. I wish you good luck and see you on the losers bench!!!

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My date is June 19th in TJ with Dr Garcia. Sooooo excited, but so nervous about flights, money and everything coming together. Started my pre-op diet of shakes with one meal per day a couple days ago. My insurance failed to approve me last week, but I haven't told any of my colleagues that. We are all nurses and surgical techs and surgeons and I don't want to hear their naysaying about going to Mexico.

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June 18th here!!! TJ here I come! (that's if I survive this pre-op diet! ????

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Less than two days! I'm excited.... but a little bit of nerves are starting to kick in as well. I stood and looked in the mirror for a long time this morning... No fat covered body, I will not miss you because I can see the person who is just itching to get out.... Here I come!

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