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I gave up carbonation a few months ago and I thought it was going to be REALLY hard. I did miss it for awhile, but now have learned how much refreshing it really is to drink a really cold glass of Crystal Light Water instead (or something like it). It's gets better - it's kind of like quitting anything - every day gets better!

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First time poster and July 24 surgery date!

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You going to TJ

I am! July 2'nd with Dr Garcia.

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I'm going to tj. My surgery is the 23rd. Do not go into the "complications" forum. I made that mistake and now I'm having major anxiety

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Good luck! I am excited but don't like reading the negative things

Educate yourself based on facts and it will help you sort out the stories you hear. I have done an enormous amount of research on this proceedure and feel like I have firmly in mind the *real* risks and complications. Based on this, my personal risk to benefit scenario is one I'm comfortable with. We each have to come to our own conclusions, but don't let yourself get freaked out by only dwelling on the negative stories. I figure my chances of a plane crash on my way to San Diego is a greater likelihood than dying from this surgery.

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Where u traveling from? I am just coming in from Vegas

I'm coming from Texas!

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I'm going to tj. My surgery is the 23rd. Do not go into the "complications" forum. I made that mistake and now I'm having major anxiety

Ya I read those too but you know there can be issues anywhere u go so just think positive I know it's all gonna be good

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Well I'm not going back there BC all it does is make my stomach hurt. I was on this forum stalking for months before joining and dug around off site as much as on. I know we're all in good hands.

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Well I'm not going back there BC all it does is make my stomach hurt. I was on this forum stalking for months before joining and dug around off site as much as on. I know we're all in good hands.

So your going to jerusalem

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No, I'm having my surgery at the MAR surgery center, but any Dr horror stories like those freak me the heck out

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The count down has begun. 14 days 23 hours and 15 minutes left to the big day.

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      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

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    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

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        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

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        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

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