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Oh where do I start. Like so many before me, I am extremely excited, nervous, and SCARED. It really hit me last night as I was reading a bedtime story to my wonderful sweet 3 yr old. I choked down the remainder of his story and kissed him goodnight. I finished up some last minute chores and got into the shower where I completely lost it, sobbing and everything. I couldn't imagine the "what if something went wrong". I felt like I was being so selfish. I don't have any co-morbidities YET. Why was I taking this risk??? I reminded myself I am making this change for him. I prayed and prayed and made my peace with God. I know He is in control.

So, here we are today. I leave for the hospital in 3 and half hours. I appreciate all of your prayers and will post as soon as I can.

Good Luck to all of the other May 9th sleevers out there (aka The Red Velvet Gang).

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You sound like most all of us! You'll be fine. Your son will love you for it, and will probably fight you for Jello for a few days! good luck to you!

Oh where do I start. Like so many before me, I am extremely excited, nervous, and SCARED. It really hit me last night as I was reading a bedtime story to my wonderful sweet 3 yr old. I choked down the remainder of his story and kissed him goodnight. I finished up some last minute chores and got into the shower where I completely lost it, sobbing and everything. I couldn't imagine the "what if something went wrong". I felt like I was being so selfish. I don't have any co-morbidities YET. Why was I taking this risk??? I reminded myself I am making this change for him. I prayed and prayed and made my peace with God. I know He is in control.

So, here we are today. I leave for the hospital in 3 and half hours. I appreciate all of your prayers and will post as soon as I can.

Good Luck to all of the other May 9th sleevers out there (aka The Red Velvet Gang).

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Good luck! I too was so teary and scared I might leave my babies behind. Keep us updated, walk walk, and sip. Follow the rules for your babies!!! Woohoo! You are DOING THIS!

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GOOD LUCK TO US!!!

I to am being sleeved today at 11:30! YAY

However, I do not feel nervous at all! Maybe because I do not have children??? I don't know, but I feel like any other day. I have not felt scared in the least. I think it is because I have prepared myself for every possible scenaio.

I have read this forum for 7months and I am TOTALLY confident in my surgeron and the hospital where I am having my surgery is rated #3 in the nation, so I know I am in good hands! I am not happy about being in pain for days, as I am having a hernia repair too, but I know I will be fine!

Best of luck to us Red Velvet members!!

Kelly :D

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Oh where do I start. Like so many before me, I am extremely excited, nervous, and SCARED. It really hit me last night as I was reading a bedtime story to my wonderful sweet 3 yr old. I choked down the remainder of his story and kissed him goodnight. I finished up some last minute chores and got into the shower where I completely lost it, sobbing and everything. I couldn't imagine the "what if something went wrong". I felt like I was being so selfish. I don't have any co-morbidities YET. Why was I taking this risk??? I reminded myself I am making this change for him. I prayed and prayed and made my peace with God. I know He is in control.

So, here we are today. I leave for the hospital in 3 and half hours. I appreciate all of your prayers and will post as soon as I can.

Good Luck to all of the other May 9th sleevers out there (aka The Red Velvet Gang).

Good luck Susan! You will be reading that bedtime story again in a few nights!!

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My sister and I are being sleeved on Friday - May 13th. We have prayed about it and I know that I am at peace with doing this. Susn you are doing this for you babies so that you will be around and healthy to watch them grow up. I feel that we will be fine. Please keep us posted. Good Luck to you. God is good!

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