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So, this evening, after a fun filled karaoke event sponsored by my vocal ensemble at school, I rushed out to my pre-op class (after singing Proud Mary for 8 minutes!!)... Got there and got lots of info.. Including that fact that my surgeon has decided NOT to perform surgeries after Christmas like I was told he would back in October.. UGH!! So, I was preparing like I would be sleeved Dec. 26.. WELL, looks like I've be sleeved a week from Monday, Dec. 19th, if my insurance approval comes through early next week (I'm believing it will) COME ON BCBS-IL!!! This would mean that this weekend marks the last days of a regular diet and decreasing the time I have to prepare final exams, grades and lesson plans for my students!!! (I'm taking the month of January off of work!!) I have to tell my admin that I may be leaving a week earlier than initially planned.. I'm excited, but also a little anxious because things are happening so fast...I don't feel like I'm ready!!! I'm also in the middle of a refi, small remodel and purchasing furniture!! LOL.. CRAZY time!! I'm hopeful that everything will fall into place and I will be home for Christmas, sipping on some broth, enjoying Sleevus (my sleeve's name) and watching Miracle on 34th Street!!!! I have to get to the store and finish purchasing my broths, Protein drinks and last minute items.. OMG! I need all of the prayers and good thoughts I can get..

My nurse/pt. coord. told me to have my last drink today, got my Mirena taken out yesterday, I have to drink 2 protein/meal replacement drinks per meal, water, broth, sf popsicles, whatever flavoring I want to put in my water... I can't STAND sf stuff.. it has an aftertaste and most times are too sweet.. so, I have to plan the next 5 weeks of my life to a tee (pre-op, 2 wk clear liq, 2 wk full liq)

I'm grateful I only have a 7 day pre-op diet... UGH!!! GEEZ!!!

I was told this evening that I could use a straw after two weeks...Not because of any complication/issues, but they want me to get used to sipping first and not drinking too fast w/ my new tummy!!!

Oh my goodness!!! I'm the kind of person who doesn't need a lot of notice for major stuff.. because I freak out!! LOL... but, I'm ready for this... I'm just trying to take it one day at a time... but... OH LORDY, I wish it would happen already!!!

Awesome!! Congrats!!! I'm waiting.. praying... hoping... for approval next week!

AWESOME!!!.. Great job!!! I'm sure it's a great feeling.. I can hardly wait...

Congrats!! You look amazing!!!!

Congratulations!!!!

Congrats!!! I hope to join you on the LOSER'S Bench very soon!!!

Awesome!! So proud of you!!! Rock that sleeve!!!

WOW!!!..Such a blessing... and an ON TIME message!!!

Congrats!!

CONGRATS!!! I'm sooooo excited for you!!!!

AMAZING!! Congrats!!!!

Awesome job!!! Go girl!!

Jasleeve... YEAH!!! Thinking good thoughts for you!!!!

I believe everything will be fine.. Heck, you've had your bout w/ surgery day jitters... You'll do great.. it WILL happen!!!