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So, this evening, after a fun filled karaoke event sponsored by my vocal ensemble at school, I rushed out to my pre-op class (after singing Proud Mary for 8 minutes!!)... Got there and got lots of info.. Including that fact that my surgeon has decided NOT to perform surgeries after Christmas like I was told he would back in October.. UGH!! So, I was preparing like I would be sleeved Dec. 26.. WELL, looks like I've be sleeved a week from Monday, Dec. 19th, if my insurance approval comes through early next week (I'm believing it will) COME ON BCBS-IL!!! This would mean that this weekend marks the last days of a regular diet and decreasing the time I have to prepare final exams, grades and lesson plans for my students!!! (I'm taking the month of January off of work!!) I have to tell my admin that I may be leaving a week earlier than initially planned.. dry.png

I'm excited, but also a little anxious because things are happening so fast...I don't feel like I'm ready!!! I'm also in the middle of a refi, small remodel and purchasing furniture!! LOL.. CRAZY time!! I'm hopeful that everything will fall into place and I will be home for Christmas, sipping on some broth, enjoying Sleevus (my sleeve's name) and watching Miracle on 34th Street!!!!

I have to get to the store and finish purchasing my broths, Protein Drinks and last minute items.. OMG! I need all of the prayers and good thoughts I can get..

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You're that much closer!! Good luck to you! I know you can't wait!! :)

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Oh my goodness!!! I'm the kind of person who doesn't need a lot of notice for major stuff.. because I freak out!! LOL... but, I'm ready for this... I'm just trying to take it one day at a time... but... OH LORDY, I wish it would happen already!!!

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GOOD FOR U!!!! I'M BEING SLEEVED ON DEC.20TH. I'M ON DAY 3 OF PRE-OP DIET SO FAR SO GOOD. I JUST KEEP LOOKING AT food THINKING "OK I'LL HAVE SOME", BUT I SUDDENLY REMEMBER AND SAY TO MYSELF "GIRL U CAN'T EAT THAT GO DRINK SOME WATER" LOL

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im getting sleeved on the 20th and wasapproved on tuesday! im crossing all my fingers, toes & even my eyes for you! surgeons seem to always screw up somehow and not sleeving until october is CRAZYYYY!

im praying for u hun!

So, this evening, after a fun filled karaoke event sponsored by my vocal ensemble at school, I rushed out to my pre-op class (after singing Proud Mary for 8 minutes!!)... Got there and got lots of info.. Including that fact that my surgeon has decided NOT to perform surgeries after Christmas like I was told he would back in October.. UGH!! So, I was preparing like I would be sleeved Dec. 26.. WELL, looks like I've be sleeved a week from Monday, Dec. 19th, if my insurance approval comes through early next week (I'm believing it will) COME ON BCBS-IL!!! This would mean that this weekend marks the last days of a regular diet and decreasing the time I have to prepare final exams, grades and lesson plans for my students!!! (I'm taking the month of January off of work!!) I have to tell my admin that I may be leaving a week earlier than initially planned.. dry.png

I'm excited, but also a little anxious because things are happening so fast...I don't feel like I'm ready!!! I'm also in the middle of a refi, small remodel and purchasing furniture!! LOL.. CRAZY time!! I'm hopeful that everything will fall into place and I will be home for Christmas, sipping on some broth, enjoying Sleevus (my sleeve's name) and watching Miracle on 34th Street!!!!

I have to get to the store and finish purchasing my broths, Protein drinks and last minute items.. OMG! I need all of the prayers and good thoughts I can get..

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im being sleeved on the 20th & i feel your pain! TRUST ME!!!!

GOOD FOR U!!!! I'M BEING SLEEVED ON DEC.20TH. I'M ON DAY 3 OF PRE-OP DIET SO FAR SO GOOD. I JUST KEEP LOOKING AT food THINKING "OK I'LL HAVE SOME", BUT I SUDDENLY REMEMBER AND SAY TO MYSELF "GIRL U CAN'T EAT THAT GO DRINK SOME WATER" LOL

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I'm grateful I only have a 7 day pre-op diet... UGH!!! GEEZ!!!

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giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirl, i wish! lol. im doing more of a crash diet since its only 2 weeks. im having 1-2 shakes a day, Water all day & a salad at night. itll be a while before surgery. 11 days (since its after midnight). the days would pass so much faster if i werent dieting. im hungry right now but im fighting it!!! lol. may god be with me!

I'm grateful I only have a 7 day pre-op diet... UGH!!! GEEZ!!!

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My nurse/pt. coord. told me to have my last drink today, got my Mirena taken out yesterday, I have to drink 2 protein/meal replacement drinks per meal, Water, broth, sf popsicles, whatever flavoring I want to put in my water... I can't STAND sf stuff.. it has an aftertaste and most times are too sweet.. so, I have to plan the next 5 weeks of my life to a tee (pre-op, 2 wk clear liq, 2 wk full liq)

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i know what taste youre talking about. lol. it doesnt bother me too much but its def not my fav! lol. i just cant wait to be sleeved! i dont feel mentally prepared whatsoever but i feel that no one really is... im scared about foods cuz ima very picky eater but im diving HEAD 1st & gonna deal with what comes after.

scary stuff but i know if i dont do it now, ill never do it.

My nurse/pt. coord. told me to have my last drink today, got my Mirena taken out yesterday, I have to drink 2 protein/meal replacement drinks per meal, Water, broth, sf popsicles, whatever flavoring I want to put in my water... I can't STAND sf stuff.. it has an aftertaste and most times are too sweet.. so, I have to plan the next 5 weeks of my life to a tee (pre-op, 2 wk clear liq, 2 wk full liq)

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