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I have to be at the hospital tomorrow at 8:30 and surgery is at noon. I am on liquids only today...and plan on drinking lots of Water to hopefully get a head start on hydration....

I am still nervous.....but when those negative thoughts start in, I remind myself of all the positives.....

I am also a little pissed that food is such a negative thing for me. I mean, I love it - we eat to Celebrate, when we are sad, bored, happy, etc....

And unlike booze or smokes, you can't just walk completely away from it.

So this sleeve will help me moderate what I have not been able to do by myself....and it kind of makes me mad.

Have any of you watched a thin person eat more than you do and shake your head?

Well, I know life's not fair -and this is the hand I was dealt. So off I go tomorrow to have most of my normal stomach removed so I can begin the journey to a normal life not limited by my size....

Sorry for the rant.....I love this site and the friends I have made. I appreciate the support and the fact I can vent my emotions....and know that many of you have felt the same way.....

I think I will go and have some broth now......

Shannon

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You will do great, and I will be there right beside you. I've got to be at the hospital at 6am.

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Good luck shannon!!keep me posted. Ill be praying for you!!ill be in july 10.still waiting on the time from drs office

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Good luck. Make that recovery your b***h!

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Good luck to you patrick also!

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Don't worry Shannon- I'll be the first July "guinea pig" in our group as I have to go in at 8am (my time) tomorrow morning, and time-wise I am 8 hours ahead of you! I'm pretty nervous but I'm ready.

I'll be right beside you and Patrick !

Good luck to us all!

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Good luck, everybody! I, too, am on the bench with you guys tomorrow. I have a 9 o'clock surgery CST. We are going to rock this sleeve!

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Good luck to you all tomorrow. Let's hope every surgery is flawless and recoveries go as planned. I'll be thinking of you all.

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