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Hello all! My surgery is today!!! July 5 at 9!! I am wide awake. Can not sleep and normally I would be up snacking!!! So here goes my new life! Now I am here reading all of these fabulous blog posts and getting super excited!!!! However I have two small children and am worried about complications!!!! I know I will be fine but it's just that small doubting voice!!! Would love to read some helpful hints, advice or just some good ole encouragement!!!! Thanks!!

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Hi Dear,

Wish you all the best for your surgery tomorrow. Even I am due for 15th and I can understand the anxiety.

Think positive and believe me your children will love you more ... much more... I do not think there will be any complications at an early age. I do not think you are late (guessing just by your saying small children).

Try to take long breathes. Pray to God and kiss your children. You will feel much better.

Remember, we have so many mates in this forum who are happy and supportive..

So, cheer up my friend and go for it with a positive mind... A life full of POSSIBILITIES await you.

All the best.

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Hello all! My surgery is today!!! July 5 at 9!! I am wide awake. Can not sleep and normally I would be up snacking!!! So here goes my new life! Now I am here reading all of these fabulous blog posts and getting super excited!!!! However I have two small children and am worried about complications!!!! I know I will be fine but it's just that small doubting voice!!! Would love to read some helpful hints, advice or just some good ole encouragement!!!! Thanks!!

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You will be GREAT!!! Don't sweat the complications...even if it's a major one, it's still able to be taken care of fairly quickly. Just follow your surgeon's orders to a "T" and make sure to get your liquids in. I'm excited for you! My date is still about 6 weeks away, so the only anxiety I am feeling is "HOW LONG WILL THE 6 WEEKS TAKE???!!!" lol.

Let us know how everything goes! :D

Oh! Hints...WALK, WALK, WALK, WALK...as soon as you are able to be on your feet, make sure you get out of bed and walk as much as your pain level will tolerate.

Also, DO NOT let any pain get out of control. It shouldn't be too bad, but expect a little bit. Just make sure keep what pain you do have in check.

Now...go get a nap!

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Thanks!! I am so glad we have this forum!!! It nice to have supportive people!!! My husband is but sometimes doesn't understand!

I know how you feel with the anxiousness!! I had to wait for six months! Here it is! Good luck to you all too!!! Thanks agian for the encouragement!!!!!!!!

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So excited for you, all of us wait for this day. Just keep in mind why you decided to do this and think how your life will be after. Before you know it you will be telling us all about your surgery and months after. Good luck and post as soon as your can, can't wait to hear.

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I am on my way now!!! I have never been so thirsty in my whole life!!!!!!!! Thank y'all for the supportive comments!!!!!

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Goood Luck today !!! The big day is finally here Im post op 1 week today and feel like yesterday like you I was getting ready to go to the hospital and that was the first time i got nervous about it , I cried leaving my baby. But 1 week later and everything is going great and it so true every day you feel a little bit better, Well i know you will do great and hope to hear from you when you get back !!!

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Here is to a complication free procedure and a speedy, pain free recovery!

See you on the loser's bench (it is really a loser's divan but guys hate it described that way!)!blink.gifrolleyes.gifbiggrin.gif

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