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That's me! Anyone else? The insane nervousness has started to kick in! I've had surgery before... I had my tonsil out when I was 5, my mom thinks they used ether. And I had my wisdom teeth out when I was 19, and I know they had to put in an IV for that... But this still feels so scary! Don't get me wrong, I am super excited. But all the scary parts are starting to really kick in now, too. I haven't been great w/ my pre op diet. I have decided that today and tomorrow I'll do all liquids, though. Maybe my own version of penance, or some sort of self-made precaution... Part of me is glad that I have to work the next two days (for the distraction), part of me really wants to be at home 'preparing' and freaking out! lol

Do I have any surgery date buddies out there? :)

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Do I have any surgery date buddies out there? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

not a surgery date buddy (I'm 4/13) but I feel you about nervousness - I have thought a few times maybe I shouldn't do it or should have a different doctor but then i remind myself how much this will help me feel better and what I look forward to the most in losing weight and gaining health and I know I made the right decision!

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I am trying to focus on that part, too. :)

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I'm almost a surgery buddy as mine is the next day. I'm nervous as all heck too, so much so that my stomach has been a bit wonky the past few days. Good luck with your surgery!

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I'm almost a surgery buddy as mine is the next day. I'm nervous as all heck too' date=' so much so that my stomach has been a bit wonky the past few days. Good luck with your surgery![/quote']

I am pretty much in freak out mode this morning. I almost cried on the drive into work. And the nerves in my stomach are making it very hard to eat/drink. I wish I had taken today off so that I could just putter around my house packing and double/triple checking things.

Good luck to you as well!

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Good luck tomorrow! I'm sure it will go wonderfully! I'm excited for you! My surgery date is the 15th, the day after yours. I did take my pre-op day off (tomorrow) because I think I will need to check & double-check things & get mentally prepared. Just think of how much better things will be for all of us 4 weeks post-op!

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