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Well it is now 0225 and I am up. I guess I am a little anxious but, not in a bad way. I had my pre hospital visit yesterday and my last doctor's appointment with Dr. Jenkins. It was great. I had been nervous that I wouldn't meet my pre-op weight goal of 260, well I weighed in at 255.5. I am proud of myself so far. Dr. Jenkins said I am a good candidate for the surgery. He said they look at if a person loses weigh during pre-op. If you lose weight then you will do fine after you are sleeved. I was give a patch to put behind my ear. It is for nausea. I can only keep in on for three days max. I was also already given my pain medicine for when I get out of the hospital. I am so excited right now. I also had to drink a bottle of magnesium citrate, At the hospital I was given a bottle of Hibiclens. I had to take a shower with my regular soap and then use the hibiclens on my abdomen for 5 minutes. The nurse said to rub it on my abdomen for 5 minutes in a circular motion for 5 minutes with no Water running to rinse it off, then rinse it off. That was last night. She said to make sure to change your sheets on your bed after you did this. I also have to do this in the morning, My surgery is at 9. I have to be at the hospital at 8. Three of my daughters will be with me. I am excited. The only thing that I a little nervous about is that Dr. Jenkins said he would expect me to end up weighing 160 pounds for my height. I don't even remember what that feels or looks like....... Have a great day. I will, next time I write I will be sleeved.!!!

Oh yeah I asked Dr. Jenkins about the pain after surgery. I asked if it would be equal to child birth. He said no. It will be worse than the soreness that you feel after child birth but no as bad.....so I know that I can handle it....!!!!!!!!!!!

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huggie.gif Sending by very best wishes and prayers your way today, along with a big hug! Save room for me - I join you one week from today!

Kim

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sending hugs and best wished to you! keep us updated! and i am with kimmes! save room for me too! I am only 12 days behind you girls. what a super awesome way to start the new year! woohooo!!!!!

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