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Oh Lord, the butterflies are starting!!! I got the call this afternoon, everything went in with the insurance no problem. My date is for Monday October 25th!!!! I was in shock, I wanted to jump up and down, however just having my gall bladder out Tuesday, I thought that would be a bad idea.

I called my sister and she took the Nov 8th date so everything is just rolling along for both of us. I was suprised though as I was talking to my sis, I started crying. I'm a little scared, not about the surgery and all that, but about losing the weight. Being obese has been my way of life. I've never been thin and so the thought that by this time next year, I'll be 100 lbs (if not more ) less was just a little too much for me to take in at that moment.

I'm back to excited now and just anxious to be done with everything! So move over all, at the end of the month, I'll be on the loser bench!!!!!

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Well Praise God! That is soon, holy moly what a blessing. I am so glad you have your date and that you will be sleeved and well into recovery by the holidays. Congrats to you Cleo.

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Oh Lord, the butterflies are starting!!! I got the call this afternoon, everything went in with the insurance no problem. My date is for Monday October 25th!!!! I was in shock, I wanted to jump up and down, however just having my gall bladder out Tuesday, I thought that would be a bad idea.

I called my sister and she took the Nov 8th date so everything is just rolling along for both of us. I was suprised though as I was talking to my sis, I started crying. I'm a little scared, not about the surgery and all that, but about losing the weight. Being obese has been my way of life. I've never been thin and so the thought that by this time next year, I'll be 100 lbs (if not more ) less was just a little too much for me to take in at that moment.

I'm back to excited now and just anxious to be done with everything! So move over all, at the end of the month, I'll be on the loser bench!!!!!

As I was reading your message Cleosan52, I was getting teary eyed, because I know what your feeling. I will be getting my date next week and I have butterflies as well. And the butterflies are not because of the surgery overall but just losing weight and having a different way of life then what it has been. Although I love me and who I am and the women and mother I've become, I know I need to lose the weight. But this has been a part of my whole life since birth as a 10lb baby girl, so it's all I know and I have adapted to who I am and love me exactly as I am. I don't know I keep wondering this daily---does having this surgery make everyone right that skinny is better and people who are skinny are better then me. sometimes I am not sold on the buy-in as far as skinny but have to keep telling myself it is about health, health, health and long life,,,RIGHT...Your in my prayers

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Oh Lord, the butterflies are starting!!! I got the call this afternoon, everything went in with the insurance no problem. My date is for Monday October 25th!!!! I was in shock, I wanted to jump up and down, however just having my gall bladder out Tuesday, I thought that would be a bad idea.

I called my sister and she took the Nov 8th date so everything is just rolling along for both of us. I was suprised though as I was talking to my sis, I started crying. I'm a little scared, not about the surgery and all that, but about losing the weight. Being obese has been my way of life. I've never been thin and so the thought that by this time next year, I'll be 100 lbs (if not more ) less was just a little too much for me to take in at that moment.

I'm back to excited now and just anxious to be done with everything! So move over all, at the end of the month, I'll be on the loser bench!!!!!

I've never been thin either and it is just mind blowing to think about losing all of the weight. I'm so happy that you got a surgery date and how wonderful to have a family member going through the process with you.

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Congrats! You will be the same awesome person, just in a healthier package.

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Fantastic!! That's right around the corner!

You will do and be just fine! Hang tight you are in for the ride of your life. :D

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Two thumbs up!

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As I was reading your message Cleosan52, I was getting teary eyed, because I know what your feeling. I will be getting my date next week and I have butterflies as well. And the butterflies are not because of the surgery overall but just losing weight and having a different way of life then what it has been. Although I love me and who I am and the women and mother I've become, I know I need to lose the weight. But this has been a part of my whole life since birth as a 10lb baby girl, so it's all I know and I have adapted to who I am and love me exactly as I am. I don't know I keep wondering this daily---does having this surgery make everyone right that skinny is better and people who are skinny are better then me. sometimes I am not sold on the buy-in as far as skinny but have to keep telling myself it is about health, health, health and long life,,,RIGHT...Your in my prayers

I told my hubby, I'm trading in the rolls of fat to the flaps of skin. Being thinner is a bonus but being around to watch my family grow and prosper is my main goal. My babies are 5, 3 and 2. They deserve a healthy mama.

Did you get a date? Wishing you all the best!

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Thanks for all the encouragement. I've had a turn around moment today and finally gave up the guilt that has been holding me back. I can't wait!!!! One more week!

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