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Well I have great news. I was sitting at work and the head surgeon on Hunington VA called me. My first thought was now what, I really thought he was going to tell me I could not have my surgery for some reason. Then he says to me can you be here tomorrow afternoon, I was like excuse me, and he said we have an opening for Thursday can you be here tomorrow afternoon. Well called mom and she was like lets go. So I am now running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I don't even now what I need to bring with me to the hospital, and tomorrow is all clear liquids. I had to go to my daughter's school and tell her. I don't even have time to be nervous I have to much to do. I actually screamed at work, good thing the boss was not there. Well I don't think I will have internet access at the hospital but will be bringing my lap top. Please everyone say a prayer for me. WOW I'm still in shock!!!:scared0::):ohmy::biggrin0:

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Awesome! You will surely be in my prayers. Don't over pack, you won't use 1/2 of what you bring. The most important things to pack are:

- baggy clothes to come home in ( your tummy will be swollen and tender)

- chap stick (anesthesia dries you mouth and lips and it's a little while before you can drink)

- personal pillow (I can't sleep without my own pillow)

Best of luck to you.

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Wow Lisa! After everything you went through to get your sleeve and now all of a sudden...Ta da!!! That is exciting, crazy,wonderful news! Just wanted to send you best wishes for a quick recovery!

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Wow I can image how excited you are. Let us know how you are doing.

When you get home.

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Lisa ~ that is totally AWESOME!!!! I am so excited for you. Even though you will be 3 hours away from me (Wheeling, WV), I will be sending you some good ole West Virgina hugs for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!!! Good Luck and keep us posted!!!

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WOO HOO!!! Sooo exciting!!! Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you can!! I'll be praying for ya!!!

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Thanks everyone, I have calmed down a little bit, but still very excited. I have worked very hard for this surgery, and can not believe I will be heading that way tomorrow. I did even have to buy any of my supplies. I guess I will have to pick them up on the long ride home. Still not nervous, more excited then nervous. I'm sooo Happy!!!! Finally

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LISA, that is great news. I know you were feeling disappointed it wasn't sooner than Dec., but now WOW it happening on Thursday. Girl... that's all you have to do was keep the faith. I will be sending positive thoughts and best wishes your way and of course be praying for you. kEEP US UPDATED WHEN YOU ARE ABLE. Good luck... baby gir!!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!:001_tongue:

Deb

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great! It will be good to have it over and on the road to recovery. I had mine 6 days ago at bethesda hospital and i feel great, and you will to bring your Protein Shakes only about one or two with you. I'm very happy for you

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